05-19-2009, 11:47 PM
ramana garu,
I hear you. I have been hearing this for quite a number of years as well - the
realistic side of it, that is. Even with 20%, if they stick to their principles, they
can achieve quite a lot, just look at our commies LOL.
All the ideas back when they were presented, the context was basically on how
to grow healthily from where we were to a point where it can win an entire
country/election on its own. It was also understood that partnerships, alliances
are the stop-gap measures, but the leadership should not sacrifice the principle
or the long term plans. The consensus too was reached quite easily on how
they (BJP) need to fundamentally change the level of discourse, politics
etc, in the country by preparing the ground for it and expand it (by spreading
awareness).
It was all ours to take even back then. We were all quite aware that Hindutva
card will only go so far and work must be done to grow it. They must have the
state to redefine the nation, or so the thought process went. Heck, we even
thought we can get up to 50% of Hindu vote - roughly 37-38% population without
moving to the left.
Didn't they have almost a generation to sow the seeds, nurture it, grow it and
own it? They did nothing, no one can deny that. Now, after almost a generation,
they are back scratching their heads wondering what went wrong. It (Hindu vote)
is still for take for anyone - not just BJP. I want Hindus to realize that power they have without BJP.
Don't get me wrong, I wish they succeed in whatever they want to do, if it
benefits India. I can say quite confidently, they are beyond repair unless it is completely purged (save, elements like Modi, Shourie, et al).
However, I just wish Hindus get compeltely untethered (from BJP). Period. It
probably lightens the load on BJP (and they can focus strictly on politics,
power, and perks that come with it). Hindus too can freely choose and
create bridges with other segments of the political parties as well as society
(In India and abroad) and set right lot of things without any single political
party's help.
The Hindu-BJP combination has been disastrous for both. BJP had a chance with
Hindus, and it blew it. If Hindus blow it again, by aligning again with BJP,
all I can say is - they deserve each other and wring my hands in vain, but
reserve the right to say - I told you so, when BJP throws hindus under the
bus - which they will.
I hear you. I have been hearing this for quite a number of years as well - the
realistic side of it, that is. Even with 20%, if they stick to their principles, they
can achieve quite a lot, just look at our commies LOL.
All the ideas back when they were presented, the context was basically on how
to grow healthily from where we were to a point where it can win an entire
country/election on its own. It was also understood that partnerships, alliances
are the stop-gap measures, but the leadership should not sacrifice the principle
or the long term plans. The consensus too was reached quite easily on how
they (BJP) need to fundamentally change the level of discourse, politics
etc, in the country by preparing the ground for it and expand it (by spreading
awareness).
It was all ours to take even back then. We were all quite aware that Hindutva
card will only go so far and work must be done to grow it. They must have the
state to redefine the nation, or so the thought process went. Heck, we even
thought we can get up to 50% of Hindu vote - roughly 37-38% population without
moving to the left.
Didn't they have almost a generation to sow the seeds, nurture it, grow it and
own it? They did nothing, no one can deny that. Now, after almost a generation,
they are back scratching their heads wondering what went wrong. It (Hindu vote)
is still for take for anyone - not just BJP. I want Hindus to realize that power they have without BJP.
Don't get me wrong, I wish they succeed in whatever they want to do, if it
benefits India. I can say quite confidently, they are beyond repair unless it is completely purged (save, elements like Modi, Shourie, et al).
However, I just wish Hindus get compeltely untethered (from BJP). Period. It
probably lightens the load on BJP (and they can focus strictly on politics,
power, and perks that come with it). Hindus too can freely choose and
create bridges with other segments of the political parties as well as society
(In India and abroad) and set right lot of things without any single political
party's help.
The Hindu-BJP combination has been disastrous for both. BJP had a chance with
Hindus, and it blew it. If Hindus blow it again, by aligning again with BJP,
all I can say is - they deserve each other and wring my hands in vain, but
reserve the right to say - I told you so, when BJP throws hindus under the
bus - which they will.