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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2009 12:20 PM IST
Reflections of a trend? Bangalore turnout lowest in five elections
Experts say the low voter turnout in the city reflects an increasing trend across India, where the urban middle class and rich do not vote because they feel an election does not affect their daily lives.
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Who and with what income scale comes under the segment of 'middle class'? Has there been a research study that substantiates conclusions like that the 'middle class'do not vote because they feel elections do not affect their lives? Do the experts have statistical backing up for the statement and other statements like “The middle class has got into a ghetto”, "“It’s a phenomenon we are seeing across the country”? Or are these statements what experts OPINE is the reason? Because if it is what the experts OPINE is the reason, then it is unfortunate that it makes the article misleading. It then makes the article sound like "Okay, we dont know the real reason to the problems of low voter turnout, so let us just blame the middle class. If there is any problem in the country let us just blame the people who are doing well for themselves for it. (Note: This statement does not have statistical evidence and hence should be questioned).
Azad
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