I think Loria's dad had a valid point. If it is anybody's mistake then it is Zee Tv's to start public voting. After they let it out everyone has their right to do anythingswith it. Loria was capable and got A+ both days, so its not like he is encouraging a weak participant. The only way she could stay is through voting, he made sure for that, just like how you have to pay donation to get a medical seat or engineering seat. It is also comparable to elections where you garner votes by spending money.
I think most of the parents do but only loria's dad came out with it. I remember in challenge 2005 hema's mom/aunt said they spent lakhs for the same. For Debo the assam students union gave free cell phones to vote. I think its mostly the family/friends of the contestant who do the maximum SMS voting anyways. Do you think all those votes are stricly based on the "aam janta" voting I doubt. I want to know how many who visit India forums vote?
If Zee TV wants fair judging then leave it to judges. Actually till now this business was only in education/politics now they opened the doors for it to music also through this SMS voting. I just hope they did not play around with the votes to make Vaishali winner. This is strictly my opinion and no offence to anyone.