DMRC chief Sreedharan asks voters to choose judiciously

DMRC chief and president of the Foundation for Restoration of National Values,E Sreedharan appealed to the voters to exercise their franchise “judiciously” to choose the right political leaders without criminal background who can shape the future of the nation.

In an appeal,he said constant news of corruption,lawlessness,poverty and inadequate civic amenities had driven the countrymen to a “state of helplessness and cynicism that nothing can be done to improve the situation.”

“Solution is in the hands of the people. We may not have as satisfactory choice; but we shall do our best to ensure we don’t allow a candidate with criminal background to rule our nation,” Sreedharan said.

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The FRNV was set up in June 2008 to instil in citizens the national bond of cultural values.

“Even after 61 years of Independence,democratic rights had not been understood and displayed satisfactorily and the time has come when this gap has to be filled,” he said.