The dance of democracy, shoe-ing of politicians, Varun, Tytler, et.al.
Today the world's largest democracy went into the largest administrative exercise in the world - The Indian General Elections. The first of the five phases covered 124 constituencies all over India. Braving the harsh sun & the extremists' gun 62% voters casted their franchise to elect the next rulers of India.
Some where in the middle of it a news item broke which should have caught the headlines but never did, thanks to the friends of BJP which are quite a many in the media. Except for Vinod Dua on NDTV India, no one bothered to highlight the event.
And the event was - a khadau (wooden slipper) was thrown at the so called "majboot neta". And to add insult to injury the person to throw it was a BJP partyworker. The same BJP that spared no platform when a shoe was hurled at PC & supported the action indirectly is now mum & sees a Congress hand. Poor BJP worker is now arrested. Why did the BJP who took such a "moral high ground" & showed so much concerns about the '84 riots on the PC shoe incident not concerned about its own party workers? Why is it that a shoe thrown at a Congress leader is legitimate but becomes a conspiracy when it is thrown at a BJP leader? It now seems even the party workers are fed-up of BJP double-speak.
There are reports of Varun Gandhi speech CD/DVDs now being circulated, which is another example of the real face of the 'party with a difference'. On one hand they say, Varun never made those statements & on the other hand for petty political gains they are distributing the same CD.
Congress is no saint but atleast they denied tickets to '84 riots accused even if they were under public & media pressure. They have repeatedly regretted & asked sorry for that. Has BJP done that even once? For Narendra Modi they say that he won in the court of the public, but isn't that true for Sajjan Kumar & Jagdish Tytler (both constituencies have a sizeable number of Sikhs & they vote in Congress' favor). In support of Varun, the BJP says that he should be trusted because he says it is not his voice, then why not trust Tytler when he says he was not involved. It seems the BJP wants no rule of law for their men. They'll be considered innocent if they simply deny their involvement & the opponents will be held guilty even if acquitted in a court of law. Don't forget that it was under NDA rule that both Tytler & Sajjan Kumar were given clean chits. It is also interesting to note that nobody reports the BJP & RSS involvement in '84 riots - thanks again to their media friends (they are suitably rewarded with Rajya Sabha tickets). Even the polling agent of Sh. Atal Bihari Vajpayee was involved & there are FIRs registered against more than 70 BJP & RSS men. I'm myself witness to an act of harrasment of a Sikh family by BJP supporters.
BJP wants us to forget 2002 but remember 1984. How do you expect fair governance from people who have such double standards. On one hand Advaniji says "Mandir wahi banayenge" & on the other hand he feels sorry for Babri Masjid demolition. You lead a nationwide Rath Yatra to demolish Babri Masjid & then when it is demolished you cry & feel sorry. So much for a Majboot Neta who can't even accept responsibility. He has cheated the Hindus & now cheating the Muslims too. Kandhamal, Mangalore, Gujarat - though they seem stray incidents to some but let me tell you, vote in the BJP on its own & then see how the whole country will burn.
They are the ones responsible for a low in Indian polity. Last elections it was personal attacks on Sonia Gandhi & this time it is the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. The world applauds the man but the country which he is doing proud the world over calls him "weak" - such a shame. Sorry Mr. Obama some in this country don't feel proud of Dr. Manmohan Singh & what he did to this country, though they followed his economic policies & claimed "India Shining".
They are also hitting at all democratic & constitutional institutions nowadays. First it was cash in Lok Sabha (I'm not defending anyone but the matter should have been reported to the Speaker, instead of a public show), then came CBI & now it is the Election Commission. Who ever does'nt speaks what the BJP wants to hear is partisan & working under Congress pressure. If tomorrow the honourable Supreme Court decides against Varun Gandhi they will call it "Supreme Court of Congress". (no contempt of court meant here)
I may seem to many as a Congress agent or chamcha but I'm more concerned about my country & its unity in diversity. I dont want taliban style justice in this country as happened in Kandhmal & Mangalore. Rightists either Islamic or Hindu (hindutva to be precise) are equally dangerous to the secular fabric of this country. Same as are the Islamic terrorists or the "Hindu" ones. The Congress is the lesser evil to me as it atleast believes in taking all the sections together.
But in the end I'll only say - make an informed choice & do vote. Not only is it your right but also your responsibility. After all we only get the Government we deserve.
Some where in the middle of it a news item broke which should have caught the headlines but never did, thanks to the friends of BJP which are quite a many in the media. Except for Vinod Dua on NDTV India, no one bothered to highlight the event.
And the event was - a khadau (wooden slipper) was thrown at the so called "majboot neta". And to add insult to injury the person to throw it was a BJP partyworker. The same BJP that spared no platform when a shoe was hurled at PC & supported the action indirectly is now mum & sees a Congress hand. Poor BJP worker is now arrested. Why did the BJP who took such a "moral high ground" & showed so much concerns about the '84 riots on the PC shoe incident not concerned about its own party workers? Why is it that a shoe thrown at a Congress leader is legitimate but becomes a conspiracy when it is thrown at a BJP leader? It now seems even the party workers are fed-up of BJP double-speak.
There are reports of Varun Gandhi speech CD/DVDs now being circulated, which is another example of the real face of the 'party with a difference'. On one hand they say, Varun never made those statements & on the other hand for petty political gains they are distributing the same CD.
Congress is no saint but atleast they denied tickets to '84 riots accused even if they were under public & media pressure. They have repeatedly regretted & asked sorry for that. Has BJP done that even once? For Narendra Modi they say that he won in the court of the public, but isn't that true for Sajjan Kumar & Jagdish Tytler (both constituencies have a sizeable number of Sikhs & they vote in Congress' favor). In support of Varun, the BJP says that he should be trusted because he says it is not his voice, then why not trust Tytler when he says he was not involved. It seems the BJP wants no rule of law for their men. They'll be considered innocent if they simply deny their involvement & the opponents will be held guilty even if acquitted in a court of law. Don't forget that it was under NDA rule that both Tytler & Sajjan Kumar were given clean chits. It is also interesting to note that nobody reports the BJP & RSS involvement in '84 riots - thanks again to their media friends (they are suitably rewarded with Rajya Sabha tickets). Even the polling agent of Sh. Atal Bihari Vajpayee was involved & there are FIRs registered against more than 70 BJP & RSS men. I'm myself witness to an act of harrasment of a Sikh family by BJP supporters.
BJP wants us to forget 2002 but remember 1984. How do you expect fair governance from people who have such double standards. On one hand Advaniji says "Mandir wahi banayenge" & on the other hand he feels sorry for Babri Masjid demolition. You lead a nationwide Rath Yatra to demolish Babri Masjid & then when it is demolished you cry & feel sorry. So much for a Majboot Neta who can't even accept responsibility. He has cheated the Hindus & now cheating the Muslims too. Kandhamal, Mangalore, Gujarat - though they seem stray incidents to some but let me tell you, vote in the BJP on its own & then see how the whole country will burn.
They are the ones responsible for a low in Indian polity. Last elections it was personal attacks on Sonia Gandhi & this time it is the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. The world applauds the man but the country which he is doing proud the world over calls him "weak" - such a shame. Sorry Mr. Obama some in this country don't feel proud of Dr. Manmohan Singh & what he did to this country, though they followed his economic policies & claimed "India Shining".
They are also hitting at all democratic & constitutional institutions nowadays. First it was cash in Lok Sabha (I'm not defending anyone but the matter should have been reported to the Speaker, instead of a public show), then came CBI & now it is the Election Commission. Who ever does'nt speaks what the BJP wants to hear is partisan & working under Congress pressure. If tomorrow the honourable Supreme Court decides against Varun Gandhi they will call it "Supreme Court of Congress". (no contempt of court meant here)
I may seem to many as a Congress agent or chamcha but I'm more concerned about my country & its unity in diversity. I dont want taliban style justice in this country as happened in Kandhmal & Mangalore. Rightists either Islamic or Hindu (hindutva to be precise) are equally dangerous to the secular fabric of this country. Same as are the Islamic terrorists or the "Hindu" ones. The Congress is the lesser evil to me as it atleast believes in taking all the sections together.
But in the end I'll only say - make an informed choice & do vote. Not only is it your right but also your responsibility. After all we only get the Government we deserve.
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