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Fergus Finlay: It's vital for our democracy that people cast their vote on Friday

We need to celebrate our democracy and strengthen it. So whatever way you vote, vote!
Fergus Finlay: It's vital for our democracy that people cast their vote on Friday

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi waves to greet his supporters during a roadshow in Kolkata, India. Picture: Bikas Das/AP

Elections, elections, elections. The world must be a highly democratic place after all. Look at all the millions who voted for Vladimir Putin recently.

Tens of millions of people have just finished voting in India, with a 60% turnout predicted in a process that took six weeks to complete. By all accounts, despite its obvious complexity, this was a free and fair election.

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