A majority feels that voting should be considered compulsory. Do you agree or disagree with this notion?
Some people believe that exercising franchise is extremely essential and should be turned into an obligation for all. I agree with this statement and shall support my stand with relevant reasons followed by a relevant conclusion.
In a democratic country, governments are chosen by people by casting their votes. Thus, every citizen, eighteen or above, should vote because it is a right bestowed upon them, and this will bring more transparency in the democratic process as the regimes chosen will be on the basis of popularity enjoyed by the elected politicians rather than relying on simple but deceptive concept of choosing the one on the basis of highest number of votes received; they might be unpopular among the majority of inhabitants. This will help mitigate chances of social unrest and discord later from those who chose to against the selected policy makers, and thereby, reducing public expenditure otherwise incurred on curtailing civil unrest.
Furthermore, this will also assist in choosing the most competent leaders to govern the country; they, by virtue of enjoying wider outreach, will be able to judge the moods of their comprehensive constituents, and work accordingly for larger public good rather than just focusing on only some sections, a case generally observed where the a major portion of the electorate abstains from exercising their rights, and are abandoned by those governing, in favor of the minority that elected them. Likewise, this will also alleviate the expenditure incurred on campaigns run to persuade citizens to step out and participate in the election process.
In hindsight, it is quite evident that one must partake in the process of electing governing bodies and lawmakers to ensure that society is bereft of violence later, and those entering the parliament work for the public good at large.
