In the last American elections, I
was lucky enough to watch Oprah Winfrey Show where Oprah invited Hollywood celebrities
in the pre-election season. From P. Diddy to Tom Cruise and many other celebs
wore T-shirts ‘Vote or Die !’.
They all said one thing that ‘if
you did not come out to elect the right people to run your country, then it is
better for you to die- because if you selected wrong people for this job then
in any case it will kill your future.’
Now that’s what I call serious
election motivation.
Now back to our local front. Goodness!
The silent but active fever of elections is taking over everyone and
everything. There has been a series of messages on the little handy device we
call ‘mobile phones’ asking the receiver to not only raise your voice through
your vote but also to caste the vote for the right person.
Although there are no public
gatherings or huge political campaigns on the roads; nevertheless, the
elections are instilling their spirit in all of us.
For the first time in the history
and of course with the help of an active media industry we are able to see
amazing data which is definitely helping most of us to clear our minds and also
to choose wisely.
Throughout these years of media arrival it has become very
easy for us to witness as to how our national leaders work, and what type of
code of conduct they follow and level of integrity they have.
Though I am a very private person
and very secretive about my personal likes and dislikes yet I have become quite
candid and vocal within my circle of friends, family and acquaintances about my
favourite candidates; also encouraging everyone to vote in these elections.
Election Day is not a holiday
where you sleep till late afternoon, at least not this time. There is a lot at
stake for all of us and we cannot afford to be lazy or unconcerned.
Vote sensibly, Vote for change, Vote
to build a new Pakistan.
Pakistan Zindabad!
Sonya Syed. (Day 422)
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