Booth capturing

He is a minister in one of the states in the country,
can't afford to loose the assembly election.
He has tasted the power of being in government;
by hook or by crook would secure his selection.

In the few constituencies of the country,
elections are held like war goes to take place.
Contestants gather money and muscle power
and deploy to manage the victory, anyway.

Voters're influenced by caste, money and power
and instigated to cast vote in influential's favour.
Friends and people around him would receive,
benefits derived out of his governmental power.

Hired goondas take charge of booth capturing
to ensure votes of subjugated people in his favour.
Of their life, assault, safety and modesty;
the voters are forced to cast vote, under fear.

Goonda elements would fill ballet box themselves,
disallowing sometimes, from voting, the real voters.
They manage the polling booth and police
having connection with top officials and ministers.

Contestant has money to flow, earned by corruption;
from doing any illegal act, he is not afraid.
Being in government, treats everything under his toe,
With the help of criminals, even can blood shed.

S. D. Tiwari