Now that Modi has done it again, this time in Gujarat. It is unfair to give credit only to Modi. The deadly cocktail of Amit Shah and Modi is the winner. Modi won the match in slog overs; he scraped through the victory; are some of the adjectives used for the story. But fact remains that BJP is the winner. Win is a win. Like in UP, this too was very crucial for Modi because it is his home state and more so the election was in a way seen as a reiteration of endorsement of his bold actions viz Demonetisation and GST. This election was important for one more reason. It was almost pitched as Modi versus Rahul Gandhi battle. And the Nation was watching with keen interest , the campaign trail of both the leaders and their narrative. No doubt it was one of the most intensely fought electoral fray. Congress could give some tough moments to Modi. It has given a run for the money to BJP. BJP may not admit but there was some anxiety and visible palpability on the BJP side too. The extent of paraphernalia the ruling party employed was an indication of this. Probably because the stakes were too high.
There was some disaffection of the traditional supporters of BJP due to demonetisation and GST. But the Modi’s charisma and his oratorical skills could able to triumph over that disenchantment. And it carried the day for BJP.
The arithmetic of Dr. Amit Shah and the chemistry of magician Modi proved too much for the debutant batsman Rahul Gandhi to clear the fence in the final overs. The execution of electoral operations to Clinical precision by Dr. Amit Shah and and mesmerizing professorial prowess of Modi aided by committed, hardworking and disciplined foot soldiers of BJP managed to overcome whatever the obstacles that were there in the path to victory.
Having said that, BJP though a winner has some causes for worry and Congress though the loser has some reason to cheer if the numbers are subjected to serious analysis. Pappu henceforth may be taken seriously by the rival BJP.
There are enough lessons to learn for both BJP and Congress from this election and both parties need to rejig the narrative and focus on the real issues affecting the common man than trying to divert the attention on emotive, symbolic and unproductive subjects.
The electoral story is getting curiouser and curiouser by the day. BJP is continuously displacing congress as a pan India party.
It appears that there is no leader or party that could pose challenge to BJP. As of now only Modi and Shah can defeat themselves if the cocktail of power and pelf reaches their heads. Congress has to sweat it out just to be in the race.
K.N.Krishnan
Not bad, only a win. Congress has to maintain its presence in the race as you remarked.
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ReplyDeleteOne should not forget that Congress has increased its tally in Gujarat. It is an alarm for Mr Modi. What will be his plan for Karnataka is a million dollar question.
ReplyDeleteA comprehensive and apt write-up on the Gujarat Elections.
ReplyDeleteYes, the BJP got a jolt and it should be for the good of the country.
Arrogance of BJP has led to disrespect for the Allies and even scuttling development for political reasons - like putting spokes in AP's Polavaram Project.
The Congress played every dirty trick but failed to dislodge BJP. Playing the Caste Card and Soft Hindutva and even seeking the help of Popular Front of India and Pakistan did not help. Must salute the Gujaratis for the fact that though they were unhappy for certain reasons, and expressed in NOTA etc., they made the right choice ultimately.
The Press has not condemned enough the Congress putting up Caste Leaders from Forward Patel community, Backward Thakore community and an SC Leader to gang up against BJP nor for seeking support of anti-national forces.
The funnier aspect was the anti-Hindu Crypto-Christian turning Janeu-dhari Rudraksh-dhari Brahmin for the Election period.
I would prefer to believe that the electorate is maturing and would vote anyone who addresses the real issues and throw out any who does not, as you alluded. Gimmicks will no longer work. Long Live Indian Democracy! Jai Hind!
A comprehensive and apt write-up on the Gujarat Elections.
ReplyDeleteYes, the BJP got a jolt and it should be for the good of the country.
Arrogance of BJP has led to disrespect for the Allies and even scuttling development for political reasons - like putting spokes in AP's Polavaram Project.
The Congress played every dirty trick but failed to dislodge BJP. Playing the Caste Card and Soft Hindutva and even seeking the help of Popular Front of India and Pakistan did not help. Must salute the Gujaratis for the fact that though they were unhappy for certain reasons, and expressed in NOTA etc., they made the right choice ultimately.
The Press has not condemned enough the Congress putting up Caste Leaders from Forward Patel community, Backward Thakore community and an SC Leader to gang up against BJP nor for seeking support of anti-national forces.
The funnier aspect was the anti-Hindu Crypto-Christian turning Janeu-dhari Rudraksh-dhari Brahmin for the Election period.
I would prefer to believe that the electorate is maturing and would vote anyone who addresses the real issues and throw out any who does not, as you alluded. Gimmicks will no longer work. Long Live Indian Democracy! Jai Hind!