12-09-2008, 06:50 AM
In Indian political situation where goondas prowl with ease, can BJP (and we) do something a la DailyKos in the USA? Kos had taken upon himself to elect as many Democrats as possible in the nation. There were similar minded folks, and they blogged. They instilled confidence and motivation into other bloggers and members. They in turn went out to do the volunteer work. They donated money, they went and canvassed. Eventually Obama won.
I sincerely doubt if the Indian political parties have any cash pressure. So what does BJP lack? It wants to come to power, alright. But what does it give to people for them to vote? People in Kanpur wouldn't vote on the same issue as people in Vishakapatanam. But BJP needs to still work each constituency towards a national goal.
Unlike in the USA, Abortion, Creationsim or separation of Church and State do not matter.
BJP needs to reinvent itself. It has to get its own media. It has to devise a strategy to win.
I sincerely doubt if the Indian political parties have any cash pressure. So what does BJP lack? It wants to come to power, alright. But what does it give to people for them to vote? People in Kanpur wouldn't vote on the same issue as people in Vishakapatanam. But BJP needs to still work each constituency towards a national goal.
Unlike in the USA, Abortion, Creationsim or separation of Church and State do not matter.
BJP needs to reinvent itself. It has to get its own media. It has to devise a strategy to win.