The latest development on the Indian political scene is worrying at the same time it is heartening to see several icons of the clean public image are coming together and are trying to form some sort of alliance for fighting corruption by getting into Parliament. It is good for the people of India that at last they will have the persons who can atleast be trusted. But such decisions by TEAM ANNA (TA), will be very difficult to be fulfilled. when the whole world around you is full of mud, you need to tread your path very diligently and with meticulous planning and clear goals.
First of all, Indian National Congress must be congratulated for what they have done of a movement which was set out to clear the public life in the first place. What a turn around in a year. People of this country were actually missing Indira Gandhi for her iron hand rule and her political tantrums and politically shrewd moves, but perhaps, the silent doll (Sonia Gandhi) and speechless monkey (PM- Manmohan Singh, along with PC and Pranav da, have surpassed Indira Gandhi.
This quiet fellow is the the most shrewd person, perhaps, who has learned an art of keeping quiet and hit enemies when he is off guard. (Remember First External Affairs Minister: Natvar Singh. An old stalwart of Congress was shunted out of his Ministry and Congress party for not following his dictates. He was fixed in some Iraq oil scam. The cost he paid for raising his voice against PM. There are many instances which have missed media attention as well as the people's domain. PC was shunted out of Finance and taken to Home for not adhering to his plans for the economy. Pranav Da is sittng in Raisina Hill, for not perusing his liberal finance policies as dictated by IMF and WB.)
This duo has completely put everybody in the political spectrum on mat, be it Sharad Pawar, Mulayam Singh Yadav or Mamta Banerjee. Or for that reason the entire movement of India Against Corruption. It seems that Congress has mastered game of political one-up-man ship and there is no body at the moment to challenge their domination till the next General Election in 2014 Even after the General Election, I am of the feeling that they will regain the power and defeat every single person, dreaming to become PM.
The IAC and Team Anna's coalition has seems to have cracked up. The non-political movement, if turns political, will have great impact on its followers across India. Itbis a matter of debate and one's perception, that war on corruption can not be fought by a non political body.
All political parties will now attack with vengeance on each and every member of IAC. The anti-corruption movement perhaps will fade into history with every passing day and lured by Congress and (over?)confident Arvind Kejriwal, with victory in Hissar by-election, Hariyana, could face a very tough time ahead.
It was a successful strategy full of deception, ditching and back-stabbing that TA tasted defeat at the time of Lokpal Bill agitation, a year ago. The Government successfully contained the impact of the movement which had faced the impact of the people's wrath. But unfortunately, these things did not last long. The shrewd Babus and corrupt politicians, who were hand in glow, defeated the main purpose of the Lokpal Bill. As of now Lokpal Bill is not on the primary agenda of a common man like me. I am more than convinced that none of the political party wants that bill. And perhaps in my life time I may not see Lokpal actually becoming a reality. So why make fuss about it.
As a Indian, many like me, felt inability and utter helplessness in what was going on, on the political front in India. We have never ever tasted the true democracy, except when the Indira Gandhi was defeated in 1977 General Elections.
The IAC has decided to field its candidate, is a good sign that the despite the defeats at the hands of the Govt., these generation of young people led by General Sinha, Kiran Bedi and lot more other people, have not given up hope. It should be their first task on the agenda to stay united. Their existence is immaterial if they are to fight their war individually. Be it Arvind Kejriwal or justice Santosh Hegade. United they rise, divided they fall. Providing a political alternative is not going to be easy. At the same time not impossible. It is a war and will remain till final victory is achieved.
The chances of their failure is more because they have very little or almost no experience in running the drama of demo(Mobo!)cracy and they can not successfully out-number people only with clear image and goal.
TA should work out with the group called 255, which had fielded independent candidates in the BMC local elections. They must take experience from Group 255 and make the selection of candidates careful open and transparent. They should develop a mechanism on the line of M.N.S., which took exams of its candidates. The interested persons should give exams.
Open debate should take place in front of general people of that constituency, so that voters recognize who is going to represent their constituency. Selected people should be voted by that local constituency, may be by internet. Such elected person should contest election.
Let the local people elect their leader of their local area. they must come out with some new ideas with respect to selection of clean member and who really wants to work for the community. The slection of candidates will be the first move during the elections.
Timing of the decision to have a political front is rightly timed for 2014.They must avoid making any controversial statements. But take measured steps. The injured lion is more dangerous, the present political leadership must understand. If the going gets right for TA, they could pose a greatest challenge to political parties in the coming few years. May be a decade or two. The learned people of TA must teach few good lessons to political mana(dama)gers.
First of all, Indian National Congress must be congratulated for what they have done of a movement which was set out to clear the public life in the first place. What a turn around in a year. People of this country were actually missing Indira Gandhi for her iron hand rule and her political tantrums and politically shrewd moves, but perhaps, the silent doll (Sonia Gandhi) and speechless monkey (PM- Manmohan Singh, along with PC and Pranav da, have surpassed Indira Gandhi.
This quiet fellow is the the most shrewd person, perhaps, who has learned an art of keeping quiet and hit enemies when he is off guard. (Remember First External Affairs Minister: Natvar Singh. An old stalwart of Congress was shunted out of his Ministry and Congress party for not following his dictates. He was fixed in some Iraq oil scam. The cost he paid for raising his voice against PM. There are many instances which have missed media attention as well as the people's domain. PC was shunted out of Finance and taken to Home for not adhering to his plans for the economy. Pranav Da is sittng in Raisina Hill, for not perusing his liberal finance policies as dictated by IMF and WB.)
This duo has completely put everybody in the political spectrum on mat, be it Sharad Pawar, Mulayam Singh Yadav or Mamta Banerjee. Or for that reason the entire movement of India Against Corruption. It seems that Congress has mastered game of political one-up-man ship and there is no body at the moment to challenge their domination till the next General Election in 2014 Even after the General Election, I am of the feeling that they will regain the power and defeat every single person, dreaming to become PM.
The IAC and Team Anna's coalition has seems to have cracked up. The non-political movement, if turns political, will have great impact on its followers across India. Itbis a matter of debate and one's perception, that war on corruption can not be fought by a non political body.
All political parties will now attack with vengeance on each and every member of IAC. The anti-corruption movement perhaps will fade into history with every passing day and lured by Congress and (over?)confident Arvind Kejriwal, with victory in Hissar by-election, Hariyana, could face a very tough time ahead.
It was a successful strategy full of deception, ditching and back-stabbing that TA tasted defeat at the time of Lokpal Bill agitation, a year ago. The Government successfully contained the impact of the movement which had faced the impact of the people's wrath. But unfortunately, these things did not last long. The shrewd Babus and corrupt politicians, who were hand in glow, defeated the main purpose of the Lokpal Bill. As of now Lokpal Bill is not on the primary agenda of a common man like me. I am more than convinced that none of the political party wants that bill. And perhaps in my life time I may not see Lokpal actually becoming a reality. So why make fuss about it.
As a Indian, many like me, felt inability and utter helplessness in what was going on, on the political front in India. We have never ever tasted the true democracy, except when the Indira Gandhi was defeated in 1977 General Elections.
The IAC has decided to field its candidate, is a good sign that the despite the defeats at the hands of the Govt., these generation of young people led by General Sinha, Kiran Bedi and lot more other people, have not given up hope. It should be their first task on the agenda to stay united. Their existence is immaterial if they are to fight their war individually. Be it Arvind Kejriwal or justice Santosh Hegade. United they rise, divided they fall. Providing a political alternative is not going to be easy. At the same time not impossible. It is a war and will remain till final victory is achieved.
The chances of their failure is more because they have very little or almost no experience in running the drama of demo(Mobo!)cracy and they can not successfully out-number people only with clear image and goal.
TA should work out with the group called 255, which had fielded independent candidates in the BMC local elections. They must take experience from Group 255 and make the selection of candidates careful open and transparent. They should develop a mechanism on the line of M.N.S., which took exams of its candidates. The interested persons should give exams.
Open debate should take place in front of general people of that constituency, so that voters recognize who is going to represent their constituency. Selected people should be voted by that local constituency, may be by internet. Such elected person should contest election.
Let the local people elect their leader of their local area. they must come out with some new ideas with respect to selection of clean member and who really wants to work for the community. The slection of candidates will be the first move during the elections.
Timing of the decision to have a political front is rightly timed for 2014.They must avoid making any controversial statements. But take measured steps. The injured lion is more dangerous, the present political leadership must understand. If the going gets right for TA, they could pose a greatest challenge to political parties in the coming few years. May be a decade or two. The learned people of TA must teach few good lessons to political mana(dama)gers.
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