The high traction Delhi assembly elections are going to
witness a spectacular clash of titans where a decisive mandate for either candidate
is presumed to change the contour of Capital city. It is perhaps for the first
time that two Public servants who have served the nation are entering the fray
to adorn the top notch position of the Chief Minister of the State. Delhi state
elections will be fought between the BJP’s CM candidate Kiran Bedi, the iconic
Iron Lady and the Anti-Corruption Crusader and the founder of AAP, Aravind
Kejriwal. Unlike the clash between thugs which used to be order for few
decades, Delhi people are going to encounter the furious exchange of rhetoric
between individuals who are revered in the society for their exceptionally
committed aspirations. Even rumour galore on the social media is abuzz with the
achievements, strengths and weakness of these two potential Chief Ministerial
candidates. These particular assembly elections are going to be very
interesting.
For decades elections have failed to garner enthusiasm of the
elite public and educated as it was deemed to be the fiefdom of the corrupt and
weapon-wielding thugs. As a result, certain sections of the people preferred to
stay away from election debates and refused active participation. Abominable distrust towards political system
prevailed in the society due to permanence of politicians who lacked morals and
intent to serve the society. Consequently people began to deliberately shun
individuals or organisations with political affiliations. Apprehensions about
political system were thus deeply engrained. As a result the political system
under the burden malefactions began to sink into an interminable syndrome and
couldn’t be remedied. Sadly, Indian political system is crippled and riddled by
scrupulous leaders. There has been no respite from corrupt politics so far.
Thankfully, the system is now showing signs of revival and
new hope as civilised and highly accomplished individuals began to repose faith
in the electoral system. Eventually, Delhi Assembly elections might stoke way
for gainful entry of self-made individuals to overwhelmingly embrace the Indian
political system. Meteoric rise of AAP and its public appeal in the capital
city in this regard remains as the towering example for this new trend. As of
now, within the frame of an urban setting, the political system seems to have
evolved conscientiously. The assembly elections in particular are going to be
iconic, if this new trend in the political system continues to receive massive
public support.
Kiran Bedi, a political novice and outsider was brought in by
the BJP to circumvent the tremendous popularity of Arvind Kejriwal and to
knock-off media propaganda of pitching him against Modi. While BJP is already
experiencing a backlash from his armed contingent of dedicated workers for such
an announcement, it desperately needed a tenable Chief Ministerial candidate
since local leadership failed to evoke public interest. Whatever be the
underlying political game play, Delhi is poised to experience the rule of
trained public servants who administrative skills have been honed. Both of them
equally appraised of the basic problems of common man and launched their own NGO’s
to vouch for their social responsibilities. Being acquainted with the problems
of this exploding city and its limited and unsustainable infrastructure
Delhiites are anxiously looking forward for workable solutions from both
candidates to make the capital a better and safer place to live.
This clash between the two former anti-corruption crusaders
hailing from the Anna Hazare camp and recipients of Raman Magsaysay Award would
mark a new beginning. This electoral battle mirrors the aspirations of progressive
Urban India committed to seek solutions for a better society. Seeds of change
are sown and raised by them by reposing faith in issue based approach rather
than voting on lines of caste, religion and ethnicity etc. Truly the contest
between such elite personalities has been long overdue in a young nation like
India. Delhi is indeed fortunate to choose between candidates who are
scrupulous and eager to deliver. Hope this trend of constructive politics which
originated in the capital would continue to spread its legacy to other parts of
the country as well.
When responsible leaders/ individuals are at the helm of affairs,
people can anticipate change and rapid progress. It might perhaps be premature
to be supremely optimist about new transformations in the Indian political
system. But after all there is no harm to anticipate sweeping changes in our
governance that can augur country’s trajectory towards progress and development
of nation.
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