VOTER, THE REAL MASTER
Once again the Indian voter has proved that she can not be taken for a ride by political rhetoric and negative campaign by political parties. The results of recently concluded five assembly elections prove that Indian democracy has matured and it’s voter can make a right and sophisticated judgment even in difficult and complex situations.These results show that the voter rejected all the element which can weaken a vibrant and secular democracy at the same time this is a vote against feudal, autocratic and individualistic arrogant leadership.
This was an important election as it was held in the states where tow main political parties of India,B.J.P and congress were in direct contest. Also the changes in the demography and power structure of constituencies after the delimitation was tested first time that too in the shadow of a national crisis. at the same the results of this election has redefined the meanings of anti-incumbency.
The most interesting and eye opening are the results in Rajasthan and Delhi.Vasundhara Raje and Sheila Dikshit are a study in contrast. while Vasundhara represents the most feudal,autocratic,insensitive and inaccessible face of political leadership, Sheila on the other hand enjoys the image of an honest,sincere and hardworking leader who can deliver the goods in public interest. The outcome is simple while Vasundhara was showmen the door by the voter after five years of misrule,Shela was elected for third term.
Results of Rajasthan also show that negative campaigning doesn’t get votes.Despite the best efforts by the BJP politicize terrorist attacks in Mumbai the party failed.Voter did show conclusively that she can’t be fooled by cast based politics and excise and real estate rackets can not be sold to public as development.corrupt and arrogant image doesn’t take you long distance in politics.
Delhi assembly result are even more important as every thing was supposed to be stacked against Sheila Dikshit,high pitch on terrorism,BSP as playing as spoiler,backlash on BRTS.but she could sail through because of the solid development she did in delhi.for last ten years she has delivered on all fronts and lived up to her image of a leader who has a project to make Delhi a global city and capable to do it.In contrast BJP tried to sell a leader who more or less is a spent force.
BJP can take solace from the fact that it retained power in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh where it could beat anti-incumbency successfuly.But in over all assessment these results are very significant and a big boost to the Congress as they were fighting against odds at all levels.Both the issues of inflation and internal security were supposed to go against them as BJP was hell-bent upon flaring public sentiments over these issues.But by retaining Delhi and dethroning BJP in Rajasthan and winning back Mizorem Congress has shown that it can face and defet the odds successfully.
But on the basis of these results neither the Congress nor BJP is in a position to draw a conclusion about the fourth coming general elections.It seems that these results are an advance intimation to both the parties from the voter to put their house in order.while by and large Indian public has shown that it believe in the ability of it’s economist prime minister in bringing the economy back on the track.Public expects some concrete results on front of security. also Congress needs to look in to it’s policy about not projecting a leader.Election results in M.P has shown conclusively that a divided house without a visible leader can not win elections.
BJP on the other hand faces a different crisis.The departure of Bajpai from national scene has put BJP in a disadvantageous position compared to Congress.L.K.Advani neither has the out right charisma nor the statesmanship of Bajpai.so far he has been inconsistent and incoherent on all the national issues. he has also not shown any degree of competence which can demonstrate his capability of keeping his partners together.His over all image also does not appear to be acceptable to a large section of his allies. But in the back drop of these results one thing is certain that the forthcoming general election is going to be real tough and interesting.
Once again the Indian voter has proved that she can not be taken for a ride by political rhetoric and negative campaign by political parties. The results of recently concluded five assembly elections prove that Indian democracy has matured and it’s voter can make a right and sophisticated judgment even in difficult and complex situations.These results show that the voter rejected all the element which can weaken a vibrant and secular democracy at the same time this is a vote against feudal, autocratic and individualistic arrogant leadership.
This was an important election as it was held in the states where tow main political parties of India,B.J.P and congress were in direct contest. Also the changes in the demography and power structure of constituencies after the delimitation was tested first time that too in the shadow of a national crisis. at the same the results of this election has redefined the meanings of anti-incumbency.
The most interesting and eye opening are the results in Rajasthan and Delhi.Vasundhara Raje and Sheila Dikshit are a study in contrast. while Vasundhara represents the most feudal,autocratic,insensitive and inaccessible face of political leadership, Sheila on the other hand enjoys the image of an honest,sincere and hardworking leader who can deliver the goods in public interest. The outcome is simple while Vasundhara was showmen the door by the voter after five years of misrule,Shela was elected for third term.
Results of Rajasthan also show that negative campaigning doesn’t get votes.Despite the best efforts by the BJP politicize terrorist attacks in Mumbai the party failed.Voter did show conclusively that she can’t be fooled by cast based politics and excise and real estate rackets can not be sold to public as development.corrupt and arrogant image doesn’t take you long distance in politics.
Delhi assembly result are even more important as every thing was supposed to be stacked against Sheila Dikshit,high pitch on terrorism,BSP as playing as spoiler,backlash on BRTS.but she could sail through because of the solid development she did in delhi.for last ten years she has delivered on all fronts and lived up to her image of a leader who has a project to make Delhi a global city and capable to do it.In contrast BJP tried to sell a leader who more or less is a spent force.
BJP can take solace from the fact that it retained power in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh where it could beat anti-incumbency successfuly.But in over all assessment these results are very significant and a big boost to the Congress as they were fighting against odds at all levels.Both the issues of inflation and internal security were supposed to go against them as BJP was hell-bent upon flaring public sentiments over these issues.But by retaining Delhi and dethroning BJP in Rajasthan and winning back Mizorem Congress has shown that it can face and defet the odds successfully.
But on the basis of these results neither the Congress nor BJP is in a position to draw a conclusion about the fourth coming general elections.It seems that these results are an advance intimation to both the parties from the voter to put their house in order.while by and large Indian public has shown that it believe in the ability of it’s economist prime minister in bringing the economy back on the track.Public expects some concrete results on front of security. also Congress needs to look in to it’s policy about not projecting a leader.Election results in M.P has shown conclusively that a divided house without a visible leader can not win elections.
BJP on the other hand faces a different crisis.The departure of Bajpai from national scene has put BJP in a disadvantageous position compared to Congress.L.K.Advani neither has the out right charisma nor the statesmanship of Bajpai.so far he has been inconsistent and incoherent on all the national issues. he has also not shown any degree of competence which can demonstrate his capability of keeping his partners together.His over all image also does not appear to be acceptable to a large section of his allies. But in the back drop of these results one thing is certain that the forthcoming general election is going to be real tough and interesting.
2 comments:
Your analysis is absolutely correct. Voters showed extraordinary maturity this time in taking decision to whom they want as their representatives. Emotional issue of terrorism, raked up by the BJP, failed to sway the voters. In Rajasthan it is fractured mandate. While the BJP has not done very badly, the Congress has not done fantastically in the elections. I think the candidates themselves were the main issue in every constituency and the electorate wisely cast their votes. Those who changed loyalties at the eleventh hour like Vishvendra Singh joining Congress to fight poll and Shailendra Joshi joining BJP to romp home, were outrightly rejected at the hustings.
Yours is a fine piece of apt analysis. Please keep it up.
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