The much talked hype and hoopla about assembly polls in the biggest state of the largest democracy is almost over. The long stretched five phase elections, pre-poll surveys and exit-poll analysis by burgeoning news channnels and highly optimistic statistics given by netas are the things of past now for the people living in this political battleground. But, all the fuss about this election is quite natural. This assembly poll's result was the determining factor in selecting the next president of India. Also, when about two years from now another parliamentry election will be around the corner, these result provides the report cards of minors to do the perfect prepration for the final examination.
People across the country (even those who are living outside UP) have started feeling the heat of the result. Amar Singh (the most powerful dalla of Indian poltical arena) started to think jail as a peaceful place. Big-B, who enjoyed the status of a farmer for last several years (thanks to his proximity to the biggest political broker---modern days version of a dalla --Amar Singh, otherwise everyone is very much clear about how a hardworking farmer is Big-B), is no more a farmer. Anil Ambani, who was racing blindly in the billion dollar race to get ahead of his biggest rival (Mukesh) received a series of jolts (first it was Noida SEZ then his dream project--Daadri power plant). Apart from these big impacts the babus , bahubalis, chamchas etc belonging to different groups have also received the blessings or abuse of behenjee.
But none of the above mentioned incidences would have a long term impact on the political scene of this state or country. One significant but less talked implication of this poll results is that though this country is fighting with the fundamental problems like poverty, illiteracy, corruption but it is no more living in the glory of past and not ready to submit itself to mere charisma of someone and most importantly is coming out of royal sickness.
Definitely, Rahul Gandhi's poltical capability should not be questioned on the basis of UP poll results. But, the manner in which Congress organized its poll campaign in the state one thing was clear that it was not fighting the election instead it was trying to project Rahul as a well accepted leader of masses. Unfortunately, the result tells the different story. Voters of state made it clear that mere charisma (if Rahul has!!!!) is not going to give a longlife to dieing soul of congress in the state. One thing Rahul must understand is that he doesn't have those liberties which his father enjoyed during his time and got the PM's hotseat in a just few years after leaving his pilot's job. During these two decades country and mindset of its citizen has changed fundamentally.
During his much hyped UP campaigned Rahul mostly talked about Babri demolition, Bangladesh formation etc. Unfortunately Rahul failed to emulate his father. Rahul committed a blunder by just repeating the past glories about his family and party. In his early days his father succeeded in this. But at that time scenario was completely different. it was the time of (there is no alternative) choicelessness in the Indian politics. The present generation voter is no more ready to live in the glory of past. The present generation believes in learning from past, living in present and think about future.
There are many fundamental differences in circumstances under which Rajeev was in Indian politics and presently Rahul is tring to prove himself as a mature poltician(no more a bachcha)!!
Firstly, Rajeev enjoyed the extreme loyality of his royal guards(Even in their late 60's 70's they gave their full respect and were submissive to this Nehru-Gandhi heir in his early 40s.). The condition is different here for Rahul. Though there are a handful of Eklavya(The Royal Guard!!!) are there with Rahul but, they all are even not in a position to carry there weight on their own feet. These Eklavya are not capable enough to influence the current generation masses and have no grip over party youth cader. They are just loyal to encash their in loyality.
Secondly, the thinking process of masses (especially youths grown up during last two decades) has changed fundamentally(thanks to the era of globalization). These youths are no more submissive to anyone(even if he or she belongs to a royal family). This generation is promising but ambitious and optimistic but practical. Apart from these, there are many more major nad small differences.
These differences clearly indicates the different graph of growth of political career of Rajeev and Rahul(even if we extrapolate Rahul's graph over a certain period of time). Sorry Rahul...but truth, you need to have patience because in no way you are going to get that political transition like your father ( in almost no time from pilot to PM). You need to be more mature in expressing your ideas, develop leadership qualities , be futuristic and most importantly deliver the result in due course of time. Please don't rely on your glorious family past!
The verdict of this poll has shown certain fundamental changes in the mindsets of masses but, there is not a complete shift or only positive changes. After almost more than a decade voters has given a clear mandate to one party(Hopefully this government will last for 5 years). Unfortunately, this is not the result of visionary thinking of masses. Infact this is the result of myopic thinking of voters, dirty caste-politics and needy coalitions. Looking at the portfolio of ruling party and its legislators it is crystal clear that citizens of UP should not expect much economic development and perfect law and order. When the agriculture's contribution to GDP is falling drastically across the country(even across the world), it is the hightime for a state like UP whose economy is totally dependent upon agriculture to look for opportunities in other sectors and face this challenge and threat to economy boldly. Unluckily, Behenjee doesn't seems to be the right person to tackle these complicate issues. The fundamental problem is that she lacks a vision. She knows how to pull votes but not how to create employment, knows how to give Dalits there social and poltical dignity but not what to do for their economical upliftment. Sorry citizens of UP...Don't expect much ...except goons belonging to Samajwadi Party will be behind the bars.. but their jobs will be done by those of BSP.
In total, this poll verdict has a number of short and long term impacts on the future of this state and moreover to this country. For Congress it is an alarm(Especially after losing assembly elections in Punjab and Uttarakhand) to wake up from the dreams and be ready to face the reality. If Congress is looking to perform well in 2009(Hopefully!!) parliamentry polls, it needs to learn from the mistakes of this election. Congress need to give bigger roles to its youth brigade in terms of cabinet berth and organizational responsiblities. Throw out the loyalists (in their late 80's ..still not ready to come out of politics!!). Just appeasing the left by making a hopless statement at CII meeting can help in running this government for five years but definitely not help in regaining the power. So, in this need of time congress has to deliver not just to promise.
Hopefully someday voters of UP will give mandate on the basis of fundamental issues like development instead of current issueless mandate. Someday UP will be above caste-poltics, secular-communal politics!!!!!
People across the country (even those who are living outside UP) have started feeling the heat of the result. Amar Singh (the most powerful dalla of Indian poltical arena) started to think jail as a peaceful place. Big-B, who enjoyed the status of a farmer for last several years (thanks to his proximity to the biggest political broker---modern days version of a dalla --Amar Singh, otherwise everyone is very much clear about how a hardworking farmer is Big-B), is no more a farmer. Anil Ambani, who was racing blindly in the billion dollar race to get ahead of his biggest rival (Mukesh) received a series of jolts (first it was Noida SEZ then his dream project--Daadri power plant). Apart from these big impacts the babus , bahubalis, chamchas etc belonging to different groups have also received the blessings or abuse of behenjee.
But none of the above mentioned incidences would have a long term impact on the political scene of this state or country. One significant but less talked implication of this poll results is that though this country is fighting with the fundamental problems like poverty, illiteracy, corruption but it is no more living in the glory of past and not ready to submit itself to mere charisma of someone and most importantly is coming out of royal sickness.
Definitely, Rahul Gandhi's poltical capability should not be questioned on the basis of UP poll results. But, the manner in which Congress organized its poll campaign in the state one thing was clear that it was not fighting the election instead it was trying to project Rahul as a well accepted leader of masses. Unfortunately, the result tells the different story. Voters of state made it clear that mere charisma (if Rahul has!!!!) is not going to give a longlife to dieing soul of congress in the state. One thing Rahul must understand is that he doesn't have those liberties which his father enjoyed during his time and got the PM's hotseat in a just few years after leaving his pilot's job. During these two decades country and mindset of its citizen has changed fundamentally.
During his much hyped UP campaigned Rahul mostly talked about Babri demolition, Bangladesh formation etc. Unfortunately Rahul failed to emulate his father. Rahul committed a blunder by just repeating the past glories about his family and party. In his early days his father succeeded in this. But at that time scenario was completely different. it was the time of (there is no alternative) choicelessness in the Indian politics. The present generation voter is no more ready to live in the glory of past. The present generation believes in learning from past, living in present and think about future.
There are many fundamental differences in circumstances under which Rajeev was in Indian politics and presently Rahul is tring to prove himself as a mature poltician(no more a bachcha)!!
Firstly, Rajeev enjoyed the extreme loyality of his royal guards(Even in their late 60's 70's they gave their full respect and were submissive to this Nehru-Gandhi heir in his early 40s.). The condition is different here for Rahul. Though there are a handful of Eklavya(The Royal Guard!!!) are there with Rahul but, they all are even not in a position to carry there weight on their own feet. These Eklavya are not capable enough to influence the current generation masses and have no grip over party youth cader. They are just loyal to encash their in loyality.
Secondly, the thinking process of masses (especially youths grown up during last two decades) has changed fundamentally(thanks to the era of globalization). These youths are no more submissive to anyone(even if he or she belongs to a royal family). This generation is promising but ambitious and optimistic but practical. Apart from these, there are many more major nad small differences.
These differences clearly indicates the different graph of growth of political career of Rajeev and Rahul(even if we extrapolate Rahul's graph over a certain period of time). Sorry Rahul...but truth, you need to have patience because in no way you are going to get that political transition like your father ( in almost no time from pilot to PM). You need to be more mature in expressing your ideas, develop leadership qualities , be futuristic and most importantly deliver the result in due course of time. Please don't rely on your glorious family past!
The verdict of this poll has shown certain fundamental changes in the mindsets of masses but, there is not a complete shift or only positive changes. After almost more than a decade voters has given a clear mandate to one party(Hopefully this government will last for 5 years). Unfortunately, this is not the result of visionary thinking of masses. Infact this is the result of myopic thinking of voters, dirty caste-politics and needy coalitions. Looking at the portfolio of ruling party and its legislators it is crystal clear that citizens of UP should not expect much economic development and perfect law and order. When the agriculture's contribution to GDP is falling drastically across the country(even across the world), it is the hightime for a state like UP whose economy is totally dependent upon agriculture to look for opportunities in other sectors and face this challenge and threat to economy boldly. Unluckily, Behenjee doesn't seems to be the right person to tackle these complicate issues. The fundamental problem is that she lacks a vision. She knows how to pull votes but not how to create employment, knows how to give Dalits there social and poltical dignity but not what to do for their economical upliftment. Sorry citizens of UP...Don't expect much ...except goons belonging to Samajwadi Party will be behind the bars.. but their jobs will be done by those of BSP.
In total, this poll verdict has a number of short and long term impacts on the future of this state and moreover to this country. For Congress it is an alarm(Especially after losing assembly elections in Punjab and Uttarakhand) to wake up from the dreams and be ready to face the reality. If Congress is looking to perform well in 2009(Hopefully!!) parliamentry polls, it needs to learn from the mistakes of this election. Congress need to give bigger roles to its youth brigade in terms of cabinet berth and organizational responsiblities. Throw out the loyalists (in their late 80's ..still not ready to come out of politics!!). Just appeasing the left by making a hopless statement at CII meeting can help in running this government for five years but definitely not help in regaining the power. So, in this need of time congress has to deliver not just to promise.
Hopefully someday voters of UP will give mandate on the basis of fundamental issues like development instead of current issueless mandate. Someday UP will be above caste-poltics, secular-communal politics!!!!!
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