NEW DELHI, May 6 -- Loksabha elections are underway in India. These crucial elections will determine the existence of India's various institutions, especially the Indian Constitution.

For many, the election day holiday means a picnic, the movies, or something else, but not voting, because identification with the family is way bigger than national identity. If my family and I are doing well, I don't care about what is happening to the country. The idea that "there are others to vote, so what if I don't?" is quite prevalent in the country.

On Election Day, few turn up except those herded by political parties using money and whatever goading methods they utilise. This is an irresponsible way to exist. "Democracy" means rule by the people, ...