मतदान
English meaning: Voting
Definition
The formal expression of choice in an election. Every Indian citizen above 18 has the right to vote regardless of caste, religion, or gender. Maharashtra conducts elections for Lok Sabha (48 seats), Vidhan Sabha (288 seats), and local bodies.
Example
“मतदान हा लोकशाहीतील नागरिकांचा सर्वात महत्त्वाचा हक्क आहे.”
In English: “Voting is the most important right of citizens in a democracy.”
Literary Heritage
“मराठा तितुका मेळवावा। महाराष्ट्र धर्म वाढवावा॥”
/marāṭhā titukā meḷavāvā, mahārāṣṭra dharma vāḍhavāvā/
“Unite all Marathas; let the dharma of Maharashtra grow.”
“राजा प्रजेचा पालक, धर्मरक्षक, न्यायदाता असावा”
/rājā prajhecā pālaka, dharmarakṣaka, nyāyadātā asāvā/
“A king should be the protector of his subjects, defender of righteousness, and dispenser of justice.”
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Language information
- Language
- मराठी
- Marathi
- Script
- Devanagari
- Family
- Indo-Aryan
- Speakers
- 95M