So the citizens who cast their vote today should consider themselves as fortunate,” he added. The former Deputy Prime Minister said, “Whenever the Lok Sabha polls are held, all the people have participated with fervour.
That is a matter of pride.” He, however, refused to answer any political questions, saying, “I am not going to comment on politics and will be restricted to the parliamentary election process.”
“So far as other questions are concerned, I will not answer any except to say that I would be happy if the Election Commission succeeds,” the veteran leader said on queries about Modi, with whom he shared frosty ties. Advani said, “The results would not surprise any one.
There is something to happen, it would be positive. Till now, the election trend has shown record polling. Here in Gujarat also it will be the record polling.”
Advocating compulsory voting, the BJP veteran suggested, “It would be good if the country adopts compulsory voting as in many countries mandatory voting is in practice.” “I am of the view that in India there should be no fine attached to failure to vote.
