Political party PMK in Indian state of Tamilnadu has decided to withdraw from its current political alliance and to go with the party AIADMK. Though this a political decision like any other of any other party, there is a very very important differentiation in how it was arrived at. The decision was taken by secret ballot at the party's general body.
Amidst all the talk of India being the largest democracy in the world, we rarely see any democratic actions within political parties. Decisions are taken by high command or central leaderships and are asked to be seconded by voice vote or raising of hands. This clearly elicits who is where and forces voters to align with powers-that-are. We rarely see elections taking place for intra-party posts.
In contrast to such a scenario, the secret balloting within PMK party needs to be commended, lauded and encouraged. Congradulations and Thanx, PMK guys!
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