Finally the wait is over. The many month long spectacle that
was built up to shape the new government in the World’s most populous Democracy,
finally climaxed today. And as most people would like it, it did climax
in a very movie like finish with the popular party sweeping the elections with
a historic majority and the incumbent getting worst ever defeat since its inception.
In many fronts this is great news. Not that I ever cheered for the team that just won but because I have always been a firm believer of
democracy and people’s power. Few popular beliefs that this verdict challenged and
refuted (and a few good things that happened after many years)
a)
Common belief that votes are bought or
results are forced; common man has no say was refuted. This election proved
once again that the people always had the say, but they didn’t use their votes
in a right way. In the past they had been hiding behind the caste, religion, region, tribe,
community, fear etc. And wasting a great opportunity they had; but not this time.
b)
One party got absolute majority. Without emphasizing on who they are, the fact is that people made their choice and gave a clear
verdict. Giving Power to just one, not sharing it in many (as that will always
cause imbalance). Oh By the way last time that happened, I was still in my elementary
school and didn’t even know what that term absolute majority may mean.
c)
Regional parties didn’t see much success.
That was a big relief as with more smaller and regional players coming in a
national assembly could never give them any constructive power, but sure can equip
them with a lot of "Nuisance Value."
I have seen many comments on social media about people
seeing it as religious agenda win (stated with arrogance regarding a certain
religion) but in spite of a non supporter I think those statements do not
reflect what the winner party has in mind (I hope they don’t). Some others
hoping for commodities to get cheaper, again I don’t think that should be hoped
for. The forward looking view should be that the commodities can stay at where they
should be or get dearer but the whole nation prospers and develops a robust buying
power. That is the model a developed nation should be focused on, and that is the model
last 15-20 years India is working towards, with great success. India has
developed as a nation in last many years and that development should continue. The
new government should act as a catalyst to further strengthen and expedite that
growth.
People have votes wisely and handed a very potent verdict
so now with that strength this government should deliver to a record breaking
success.
All the best India you can wake up happy tomorrow knowing that you
have done your part well (By giving the baton to one party after many years) now it is time to
anticipate the “Good days ahead” as the new PM has tweeted!!!
Jai Hind!!!
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