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{{Afd-merge to|2009 Indian general election#Electoral issues|discussion=Exercise Franchise For Good Governance|date=28 October 2026}}
{{More footnotes needed|date=January 2011}}
{{More footnotes needed|date=January 2011}}
The '''Exercise Franchise For Good Governance''' ('''EFG''')<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wmd.org/news/2008/december#exercisefranchise |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100505055731/http://www.wmd.org/news/2008/december |archive-date=2010-05-05 |title=December {{!}} World Movement for Democracy}}</ref> is an Indian civil society organization formed in 2007, that aims to encourage participation in elections. It believes that rise in citizen's participation strengthens [[political accountability]]. An accountable political system helps shape governance both from the perspective of Electors as well as Politicians.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7749635.stm|title = Get out and vote, calls Delhi|date = 28 November 2008}}</ref> The founding members of the group are Dr Satbir Silas, Uttam Prakash, Sanjay Chadha, Ratan Lal, G Venkatesh, Yogendra Jha, U G Sujatha, Hemang P Jani.
The '''Exercise Franchise For Good Governance''' ('''EFG''')<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wmd.org/news/2008/december#exercisefranchise |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100505055731/http://www.wmd.org/news/2008/december |archive-date=2010-05-05 |title=December {{!}} World Movement for Democracy}}</ref> is an Indian civil society organization formed in 2007, that aims to encourage participation in elections. It believes that rise in citizen's participation strengthens [[political accountability]]. An accountable political system helps shape governance both from the perspective of Electors as well as Politicians.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7749635.stm|title = Get out and vote, calls Delhi|date = 28 November 2008}}</ref> The founding members of the group are Dr Satbir Silas, Uttam Prakash, Sanjay Chadha, Ratan Lal, G Venkatesh, Yogendra Jha, U G Sujatha, Hemang P Jani.


EFG<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wmd.org/news/2008/december#exercisefranchise |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100505055731/http://www.wmd.org/news/2008/december |archive-date=2010-05-05 |title=December {{!}} World Movement for Democracy}}</ref> launched voter awareness campaign during the 2008 assembly elections in [[Delhi]] and the [[2009 General Elections in India]]. It made two strategic interventions. The first was through its website where it disseminated information about candidates contesting elections. It opened a section called “EFG book of Commitment”, encouraging netizens to sign a commitment as a token self-promise to vote.
EFG<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wmd.org/news/2008/december#exercisefranchise |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100505055731/http://www.wmd.org/news/2008/december |archive-date=2010-05-05 |title=December {{!}} World Movement for Democracy}}</ref> launched voter awareness campaign during the 2008 assembly elections in [[Delhi]] and the [[2009 Indian general election|2009 General Elections in India]]. It made two strategic interventions. The first was through its website where it disseminated information about candidates contesting elections. It opened a section called “EFG book of Commitment”, encouraging netizens to sign a commitment to vote.


The second intervention was through a “people to people contact” programme. Between March and May 2009, two campaigns namely “Respect Your Vote” and “Jog for Democracy” were organised.
The second intervention was through a “people to people contact” programme. Between March and May 2009, two campaigns namely “Respect Your Vote” and “Jog for Democracy” were organised.
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“Bal Panchayat” amongst slum children in Delhi where attempt is made to instill confidence in them about ownership of governance that does not discriminate on economic front.
“Bal Panchayat” amongst slum children in Delhi where attempt is made to instill confidence in them about ownership of governance that does not discriminate on economic front.


EFG's website has a page called “ '''EFG's Book of Commitment'''”. One can sign a unique virtual commitment to self as a token gesture to take all efforts to participate in elections. The idea is to do the least towards improving political accountability. One of EFG's slogans towards this goal is '''“Drawing Room Complaints are not heard, but Votes are”'''
EFG's website hosts “'''EFG's Book of Commitment'''”, open to public for signing and showing their commitment to participation in elections and political accountability.


Any person who deems that participation in elections can strengthen the quality of the government has the potential to be an ambassador of the EFG.
Any person who deems that participation in elections can strengthen the quality of the government has the potential to be an ambassador of the EFG.
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