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12 December, 2013
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and Videos: Amar Singh Jyani, GS Mann, Background Music: Murari Verma.
New
chapter in Indian politics?
The
stunning success of AAP in the Delhi elections
has changed the thinking of the nation towards politics. Congrats to the
common man for reposing faith in the principled politics, and commitment to
development. It is a victory of goodness over money and muscle power. Idealism,
a word which people had started laughing at, has again got back its respect.
Kejriwal and his AAP, have written a new chapter in India politics. It has a very bright future ahead, provided
it practises what it preaches, when in power.
The
debacle of the Congress party in four states is surprising, to say the least.
The sweep by the BJP has further strengthened Narinder Modi’s position as the
PM candidate, and somewhat dented the stature of Rahul Gandhi.
Now, the
Congress has to rethink its political strategy.
How does it approach the 2014 elections?
The difficult situation demands tough decisions. Lessons have to be
learnt. Sonia Gandhi is the main trump
card the party has. But, I feel, it is not the opportune time to use it. Presently, the initiative lies with Modi, and
if Sonia, as PM candidate fails, then the Congress party will face difficulty
to pull it out of a difficult situation in 2014. So, now, the best option is to
announce Dr Manmohan Singh as its PM candidate. He has a clean image, and
despite being considered weak (which I personally do not agree), is a thorough
professional. Rahul Gandhi, and other top leaders, should back him up to the
hilt. The party must connect to the man in the street, with all humility,
without hitting out at any body. The Congress can bounce back, based on its
development schemes, and secular outlook.
It is also
a perfect time for the political parties to check their course, and sweep out
‘dirt’ from politics. Let them shed the baggage of ‘bhai bhatija’ in
politics. A politician must be seen as social worker and not the one wielding
authority to browbeat the system and make money. He should be the one who helps
bureaucracy to work for the poor and not twist them towards corruption. Let
this positive momentum in politics be built up to herald a new era in India
democracy. Social activists like Anna Hazare, and others, should support the
change, and help in fielding good candidates for the elections, whichever party
it may be. If we want a positive change, then we all got to chip in, rather
than crib and sit on the fence. Then alone, our Parliament and state assemblies
will be filled with dedicated representatives of people, ensuring healthy
democracy, and all round progress of the nation.
By: Colonel
R D Singh ( Retd.)
Note: Colonel R D Singh
belongs to village Pilimandori (Fatehabad). He is a decorated soldier, and a
prolific writer. Member of INTACH, and Blood Bank Society, Chandigarh (Star
blood donor), he is actively involved in social work. RDs are
a happy working family -
wife a senior teacher in the Army
School, daughter a Delhi High Court lawyer, and son a Capt in
the Armoured Corps ( third generation).
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