15th Lok Sabha election has truly reflected the power of people and the message is distinct and clear for the political parties not to dare mess with people’s aspirations. This probably has been the most shocking election for both national and regional parties. The buzzword is ‘change’. Democracy is the only winner and this time too we hope that the UPA works for inclusive growth. Several parties have lost their touch with the common man due to complacency, negative political campaigns and not performing at the ground level. Losers are BJP who helped themselves reducing their vote banks, RJD for engaging people on peripheral issues, Left in West Bengal and Kerela for their complacent attitude and poor local leaders. There are also several other political parties who is finding it difficult to highlight reasons before and after the election. Debacle of Left from Bengal after three decades is a clear example that communism is not the way forward. Lack of vision and mission statement is the common element among the losers in this election.
Bharatiya Janata Party poor show was more or less expected as they positioned themselves mainly on negative political campaigns targeting the most humble man in the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. It is the analysis time for the BJP and other parties and one just wishes that the party was proactive in designing campaigning strategies. Divided opinions on projecting Narendra Modi as the face of the nation, opposition to nucleur deal and Varun Gandhi’s criminal language will hover around BJP party offices for days to come. Dr Murli Manohar Joshi confession on the need for disciplined approach of the party member is an indication of a serious image makeover we shall witness in their approach to woo the voters. If BJP wants to emerge as the single largest secular party, the only way ahead is to out beat Congress on development lines and by strictly monitoring their effectiveness at the ground level and presenting the best alternative to the nation. Introspection is required and someone needs to look at the foundation.
BJP is formed with an ideology of ‘integral humanism’ but their political style in portraying themselves have been divisive and communal defying the logic of its formation. The only liberal face of BJP was Atal Behari Vajpayee but brand Atal no longer is a part of active politics and BJP is missing a stalwart like him. It is to be seen that BJP and other losers have spent most of their time spreading anti congress campaigns rather than focusing on true agenda that touches an individual’s interest. Right to expand income and ride the development of 21st century is somewhat only provoked by the congressmen. BJP’s lack of experience in running a government was visible as they lacked in feeling the undercurrent for positive and inclusive development as the decisive factor in selecting a government. It not only failed to understand the pulse of the people but went ahead with no major state or national level alliance with political parties. Its dismal performance in Rajasthan is a clear sign of the change visible in the nature of voters. The only activity performed by BJP in last two decades which gained considerable support or created news has been on Hindutva lines. Although BJP voices as a secular party but their close association with hard core hindutva parties could turn fatal in the future. It is naïve that L.K.Advani dreams of being a Prime Minister on the issue of Ayodhya and Swarna Jayanthi Yatra. BJP is constantly missing the idea of highlighting the core issues to run a country like India whose unity is based on people’s respect for other religions and communities. BJP’s focus on going anti-congress hurt them as it is clear that people were pro-congress and anti-BJP and that is what matters in a democracy. People’s idea of democracy needs to be understood. BJP did not start badly as alternative to Congress during emergency times. It worked hard towards voicing the strength of democracy and did enjoy the trust of the people but stability cannot be achieved in raking majority-minority issues. Murli Manohar Joshi’s verdict on muslims voting against BJP seems to be the truth and BJP needs to learn a lesson if they understand the meaning of ‘integral humanism’.
BJP went wrong on several issues in the last few years and did not stop to commit serious offenses as elections approached. Criticizing congress on signing nuclear deal on security lines was primarily the result of its anti-congress policy. The clear distinction on civilian and military nuclear use did not stop BJP and left parties from being myopic. Openly criticizing Prime Minister, cash display in the parliament, BJD omission from NDA, outside support to Varun’s comment questions the integrity of BJP as a national party of a largest democracy. Congress confidence in proving majority in the parliament and signing nuclear deal probably was the first indication of its preparation to form the next government. Congress approach was distinct and clear, its national and local agenda was well defined and Rahul Gandhi with other younger party members worked hard to get new births in the difficult constituencies.
Time has changed since the inception of BJP but they refuse to budge an inch and still think Hindu’s will help them form the government. Beauty of democracy has been exhibited by its people and ‘governance’ is the key word in India. Though Congress has not been able to avert ‘terrorism’ and steadily advance in key economic issues but their efforts and clean politics by its top leaders is the only available hope to the people of India. With the increasing support of the regional parties to the UPA, we can expect a stable government. BJP dubbed Rahul Gandhi as an amateur politician and was shown the road to the exit door. BJP needs to do some soul searching if they dare think of surpassing Congress. Right now, they are missing both the issues and the leaders.
Bharatiya Janata Party poor show was more or less expected as they positioned themselves mainly on negative political campaigns targeting the most humble man in the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. It is the analysis time for the BJP and other parties and one just wishes that the party was proactive in designing campaigning strategies. Divided opinions on projecting Narendra Modi as the face of the nation, opposition to nucleur deal and Varun Gandhi’s criminal language will hover around BJP party offices for days to come. Dr Murli Manohar Joshi confession on the need for disciplined approach of the party member is an indication of a serious image makeover we shall witness in their approach to woo the voters. If BJP wants to emerge as the single largest secular party, the only way ahead is to out beat Congress on development lines and by strictly monitoring their effectiveness at the ground level and presenting the best alternative to the nation. Introspection is required and someone needs to look at the foundation.
BJP is formed with an ideology of ‘integral humanism’ but their political style in portraying themselves have been divisive and communal defying the logic of its formation. The only liberal face of BJP was Atal Behari Vajpayee but brand Atal no longer is a part of active politics and BJP is missing a stalwart like him. It is to be seen that BJP and other losers have spent most of their time spreading anti congress campaigns rather than focusing on true agenda that touches an individual’s interest. Right to expand income and ride the development of 21st century is somewhat only provoked by the congressmen. BJP’s lack of experience in running a government was visible as they lacked in feeling the undercurrent for positive and inclusive development as the decisive factor in selecting a government. It not only failed to understand the pulse of the people but went ahead with no major state or national level alliance with political parties. Its dismal performance in Rajasthan is a clear sign of the change visible in the nature of voters. The only activity performed by BJP in last two decades which gained considerable support or created news has been on Hindutva lines. Although BJP voices as a secular party but their close association with hard core hindutva parties could turn fatal in the future. It is naïve that L.K.Advani dreams of being a Prime Minister on the issue of Ayodhya and Swarna Jayanthi Yatra. BJP is constantly missing the idea of highlighting the core issues to run a country like India whose unity is based on people’s respect for other religions and communities. BJP’s focus on going anti-congress hurt them as it is clear that people were pro-congress and anti-BJP and that is what matters in a democracy. People’s idea of democracy needs to be understood. BJP did not start badly as alternative to Congress during emergency times. It worked hard towards voicing the strength of democracy and did enjoy the trust of the people but stability cannot be achieved in raking majority-minority issues. Murli Manohar Joshi’s verdict on muslims voting against BJP seems to be the truth and BJP needs to learn a lesson if they understand the meaning of ‘integral humanism’.
BJP went wrong on several issues in the last few years and did not stop to commit serious offenses as elections approached. Criticizing congress on signing nuclear deal on security lines was primarily the result of its anti-congress policy. The clear distinction on civilian and military nuclear use did not stop BJP and left parties from being myopic. Openly criticizing Prime Minister, cash display in the parliament, BJD omission from NDA, outside support to Varun’s comment questions the integrity of BJP as a national party of a largest democracy. Congress confidence in proving majority in the parliament and signing nuclear deal probably was the first indication of its preparation to form the next government. Congress approach was distinct and clear, its national and local agenda was well defined and Rahul Gandhi with other younger party members worked hard to get new births in the difficult constituencies.
Time has changed since the inception of BJP but they refuse to budge an inch and still think Hindu’s will help them form the government. Beauty of democracy has been exhibited by its people and ‘governance’ is the key word in India. Though Congress has not been able to avert ‘terrorism’ and steadily advance in key economic issues but their efforts and clean politics by its top leaders is the only available hope to the people of India. With the increasing support of the regional parties to the UPA, we can expect a stable government. BJP dubbed Rahul Gandhi as an amateur politician and was shown the road to the exit door. BJP needs to do some soul searching if they dare think of surpassing Congress. Right now, they are missing both the issues and the leaders.
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