Vote or Die !

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)