The Indian Political Turf

The Indian Political Turf

Though I am not an ardent follower of the politics, just the way new events are unfolding every day; I am fascinated by its dubious distinctions. I am finding Indian political gossip more intriguing than any of the contemporary issues. As far as I know there has never been such an interest, hype and dramatization in this field as it is for the ensuing Lok Sabha elections.

 The reasons for such a heightened activity is due to the culmination of the growing restiveness/frustration among youth and the incompetency of the present government leading to premature death of Indian growth story. Current politics are marred by complete insensitiveness, absence of moral binding and lack of conviction among power-bearers towards nation. Youth especially are more frustrated with the continued and gross underperformance of our nation on a whole. No new jobs have been created in the manufacturing sector for the past four years and the industrial growth which has been slumping around 2% is sliding down further. It has been more than six decades of Independence and still majority of the people are languishing under poverty, unemployment and are still under mercy of the hierarchy for any change in their living standards.

On the other hand, political brazenness is evident from the constant mudslinging which has become the order of the day. The most juiciest and spicy gossip is provided by these political buffoons. Newspapers are abuzz with a new and a fresh controversy every day.  People have completely lost their faith on the entire political strata. With the rapid advancement in technology the accessibility to the social-networking sites has increased and thus communication has become so easy.  People have quick access to the latest events.  Though system hasn’t become transparent, nothing can be hidden from the public notice for a long time. They have become active watch-dogs. Thus the age old political tricks are now quickly unravelled by people and the intentions of the leaders are easily understood.  The usual habit of washing dirty linen in public is further providing all the needed information about all the politicians (ruling as well as opposition) to the curious and enthusiastic youth.

 Typically for major political gains, the current political ploy played by the gerontocrats and epigones is “secularism”.  Though the politicians are not tired of playing the same old communal card, people have lost interest in this age old election manifesto.  Again this showcases the vindictive attitude of the politicians to divide the nation on lines of religion. World is surging ahead into 21^st century and we are still entangling on these religious issues. At a juncture where a new cult of the young guns is aiming for a casteless society, issues related to religion can never galvanise and invigorate them. This streak of insanity in wooing the electorate on the basis of religion is taking a toll on both the internal and external security of the country. Yet again politicians are instigating the malicious elements by our constant communal pitching too.  For centuries together we have been talking about religion, at least now why don’t we discuss and worry about something sensible and relevant? For ages we have been eulogising about our glorious past. Why don’t these leaders spear head and make a sincere effort to restore the past glory and fame?   Unfortunately, the leaders are not bothered about taking pragmatic steps towards path of progress.

While we seem to compete with our nearest neighbour China, for International focus and attention; why don’t we learn lessons from their successful growth story?  The nation which had nearly 80% of population below poverty around 80’s now has become the second largest economy in the world. We are never interested in assimilating those lessons. Free India can hardly boast of a strong and able leader with a vision to direct India into a path of glory and success. Politics has become synonymous to outsmarting rivals. The Indian political history is marked by squabbling over petty issues. People are more desperate about solutions for their problems now. They are unwilling to drift away from the core issues which are boggling the nation and afflicting their lives too. Issues like poverty, unemployment, rampant urban migration, universal education, self-reliance in energy etc are badgering the country.

Youth has become restive and the newly emerging class of neo-middleclass are keen about growth and progress of their lives and the nation as a whole. People are really fed up of the inadvertent price rise, falling rupee, growing inflation, rampant corruption and lack of order in the society. The poll verdict of the forth coming elections might be pivotal in wake of all these issues. People are now desperate about a leader who can steer India into a new realm of prosperity and well-being.

 

 

 

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