The elections results of five
states have slapped the arrogance of RSS-BJP specially Modi-Shah couple. They have
sensed it earlier and knew it well about their non-deliverance of promises. With
2019 general election drawing close, these elections were very significant. Probably
keeping both in mind, they have shifted gears. Instead of development, hard ‘Hindutva’
and semi abusive language became the fore of the propaganda. Nehru, name
changing, temple became main issues. The desperations could be seen from the
fact that just before these elections, and six months prior to big game, they
called broker of Augusta Deal, tighten the noose on Malya, raids on Vadra etc.
has taken place. We have seen that after demolition of Babri Masjid, there was
a full majority of BJP government led by Kalyan Singh. It took nearly 25 years
to come back with full majority. Hard and violent communalism have always been
rejected by people of India. Probably, that is why, Yogi was not projected as
CM candidate of UP as sensible section of Hindus would not have voted for him.
If you recall when Delhi, and
Bihar results came, the bhakts have started dismissing people and such
reactions will not be unexpected now. old joke “people have lost faith in us, so let’s
dissolve people and elect new one” is very apt from them. They are so blind
that they cannot see any wrong in their god and its party. I remember a bhakt
was recounting demonetization and observed that he has no problem with cash or
bank queues in those days. He was true bhakt as most of the supporters were supporting
it for ‘some greater cause’ but inconvenience was acknowledged. Like of such
people will remain in fool’s paradise even now and will blame people rather
than doing some introspection.
People cannot be fooled again and
again. And despite media, despite blatant misusing of all government and statutory
bodies, the result was not to the liking of bhakts. Growing unemployment, distress
of farmers, GST, demonetisation, price rise if essential commodities, unstoppable
rampant corruption, escalating disparity, disgruntled Adivasis, attacks on
workers, education, human rights had had its toll. What happens next is to be
seen, as six months is some bit of time and diverting attentions from main
issues to artificial ones like temple, and communally violent deeds may give
some fruits.
However, the ball has gone to one
court to another and both are players of same game. So, expecting anything substantial
will be living in fool’s paradise. Good thing about Rajasthan and MP is that
Congress is on the brink. Such governments always have a pressure of people and
are better for them. It must be noted that apart from lip service, Congress has
no different policies on economic front. In fact, even on communalism, it has tried
itself to project as open soft Hindutva party (which it used to do covertly). So
little to cheer for people of India, they have to continue their struggles on
basic issues, irrespective of the colour and hues of the government.
This is also reflective of a
section of ruing class and corporate sector has started backing Congress again.
The better looking speeches of Rahul Gandhi are indicative of the same. intellectual
content of both Pappu and Fenku is similar, but due to media hype, one’s
idiotic utterances were not highlighted. But with corporate backing its different
now. His interview after assembly results was a mature one, and has been tutored
well.
One good feature is growing percentage
of NOTA( 2% in Chhattisgarh, 1.4% in MP, 0.5% in Mizoram, 1.3% in Rajasthan & 1.1% in Telangana). It shows growing disconnect with all these ruing class parties. This discontent
must be translated into militant struggle of people as merely changing the face
of plunderer is no solution.
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