Dynasties are killing their parties

When Pandit Nehru expired, there was lot of apprehension - who next to fill up the vacancy of a colossus like Nehru. From 1964 to 66, Lal Bahadur Shastri showed the world that to inspire a nation, the PM didn't require to belong to blue blood . The slogan from the simple dhotiwaala PM, “Jai Jawan, Jai Kishan “  reverberated across the length and breadth of this country at a difficult time which was unheard and unseen. Indiraji’s “ Garibi Hatao” was pale and dull  as compared to what  Shastri delivered.

Rajiv Gandhi’s  untimely death gave PV  Narasimha  Rao to redeem himself as one of the finest PMs ever to give new direction to the economy of the  country.

Atalji was always no pushover and was a highly decorated MP before becoming PM. He was another gem of a PM who delivered against the constant bickering amongst his allies.

Manmohan Singh will perhaps go down in the history for the mega scams during his time.  He is often credited with liberation of Indian economy though the credit should go to PM Rao rather than MMS. His ever dependence   on a family made PMO actually rudderless. Yet, many of the initiatives which Singh failed to implement with gusto were taken over by Narendra Modi. From GST to Swachh  Bharat, contribution of MMS can't be undermined.

Next came  the chaiwala and some people still intoxicated by the slave attitude ,  immediately raised  questions on his credibility. One avid follower even asked which language Modi would speak with the foreign dignitaries, as he had never been to any University abroad.

All of us now know what a chaiwala can do !

The crux of my post is there are enough talents even  amongst our political leaders including the oldest party as well. Look beyond dynasty to create a bond with the emerging India. This young India never gives a damn for what your great grand Fathers were. The young generation is all about achievement by tireless  hard work and dedication. Nothing is taken for granted for sure.

The political parties should listen to the call of time to remain relevant.

You can contact Kamaljit at kamaljitmedhi1975@gmail.com

Narendra Modi, visit of the American President and others

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Unlike many of my friends, I don't dislike Narendra Modi though I don’t have any leaning towards the political party he heads. All along, I have been non- political except for a brief period in Engineering College when thoughts of becoming a future politician flashed in my mind. Let me tell you, in the last few elections, I have voted for different parties like Congress in Assam, CPM in Bengal and also once for AGP for a change.

Like millions of voters, I too voted for Narendra Modi in the last Loksabha Election who promised to bring perceptible change to the otherwise stagnant country. In the last nine months, the NDA government has stabilized the rot and reversed the policy paralysis in some areas. However, like many of the sycophants, I am writing this post neither to glorify Mr Modi nor it is my intent to behave like his avowed critics.

When Mr. Modi became the Prime Minister, I was delighted seeing a former “Chaiwalla” as  the Prime Minister true to the mood of an aspiring, resurgent and vibrant young country like India where still 70% people live sans the most basic amenities of life. But, I was thoroughly disappointed seeing Mr. Modi wearing a suit with his name printed all over during the last visit of the American President. Modi’s strength should be his closeness to the real India. The country does n’t need another style icon to give some Michelle Obama or Bollywood fake heroes run for money but the able administrator which he has been all throughout.

Power often  charms people like the flowers to the bees. History says that too much of self glorification and arrogance led to the fall of many heroes. I really don’t understand what made Mr. Modi call the American President by the first name while Mr Obama himself was addressing our PM as Mr. Prime Minister. And then telling Mr Obama about his heroics in childhood to fight with a crocodile was not cutting any ice either.

Mr. Modi is undoubtedly the most popular Prime Minister after Pandit Nehru. He simply mesmerises the crowd when he speaks. The entire power in Delhi seems to concentrate around him as he has almost made the cabinet powerless. Till now, he has not faced any major electoral jolt. It will be interesting to see how he acts and handles when such situation actually arise.   

As a professional person, I am aware that  even a project worth few hundred crores requires about three to four years time to get installed and commissioned. So, expecting the moon so soon from Mr. Modi is not at all rational. I will be rather patient and give him time. There's no denying he started very well.  All I expect him to build the platform in the next five years on which India can excel in the next ten to twenty years to become a superpower . If that happens, Narendra Modi will remain a cult figure in India irrespective of his murky past. The fringe elements will cause hindrance here and there. All he needs to remain firmly rooted. Let his actions speak louder than the electoral rhetoric.  

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If any country, I love and hate at the same time, it is America. I love its attitude and the unbound energy of its people. Many of my personal heroes belong to that country. Yet, this country played a pivotal role in creating the evils which has threatened to disrupt the world today-the Islamic terrorism. America will never apologize to the world for abetting the Talibans and its other offshoots. The creation of a fanatical force in Afghanistan must have been done with a larger goal to destabilize Russia, India and China in the near future. With the Europe already waning, that provides America the brawny leverage to remain the supreme power for a long period.

I was shocked why no Indian journalist ever dared to ask Mr Obama why his country warned Pakistan not to indulge in  any misadventure only during the time of his visit ? Can we decipher that warning as America's tacit approval to Pakistan to carry out any dastardly acts of terrorism in India after Mr Obama leaves the country ! Such double speak from the land of Martin Luther King will continue in future too. I don't understand what made the entire country go into the spell of feverish frenzy during Mr Obama's visit.

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If the exit polls go right this time, AAP will surely form the Government in Delhi tomorrow. It will be a loss for Delhi as I believe Kiran Bedi is a better CM candidate any day than Mr Kejriwal. It was heartening to note that Arvind ,the person who came to politics to change its course has himself become a part of the system. AAP has adopted well to the creepy political culture and there is hardly any difference to distinguish it from the other parties. For BJP, you can’t help much, where even the Party Vision Document goes to the public without any proof reading.

The real losers are the people of Delhi. You are truly into fire from the frying pan now.

You can contact Kamaljit at kamaljitmedhi1975@gmail.com