Friday 31 August 2018

Are Politicians Wise and People Fools in India? ―Professor M.S. Rao






“Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, small minds discuss people” ―Eleanor Roosevelt


Everyday I go to gym and return home by walk which takes an hour. I do workout for an hour to keep myself physically fit and active. I have accepted fitness challenge―Hum Fit Toh India Fit to inspire youth. I read English newspaper in gym everyday and talk to at least one person everyday either to share my knowledge or to understand the latest developments from multiple perspectives. One day I observed a young man with a beard and a fire in his belly who was boxing aggressively. I found something interesting in him. Hence, I went to him and introduced myself and had a brief conversation with him. I found him with innovative ideas and insights. His ideas are thought-provoking and inspiring. He is an unconventional and out-of-the-box thinker. He is fearless and outspoken. Next day, I initiated conversation with him and the topic went to corruption and political scenario in India. I enjoyed his conversation and decided to write about the prevailing Indian political leaders and the so-called spiritual and religious gurus.

One of the easiest and effective methods to strike rich in India is to become a politician or a religious guru. The politicians become successful quickly when they play religious, regional, linguistic, caste and community cards in India. They instigate people by playing several cards to get votes and grab political power. Once they grab political power, they bring their kith and kin and promote them. The media is ready to support them to ensure their survival and gain some benefits. In this process, it is the people who get cheated at the end.

Another easy and respected way of earning money in India is to become a religious guru or a spiritual guru. Currently people have lots of conflicts and challenges. These religious gurus with unique attires and brands exploit people’s challenges. At times the rich politicians also approach them with their wishes and issues. Some of the religious gurus have connections with the top political brass. So they easily get lands and other benefits to start their trusts and bodies. So becoming a religious guru gives credibility, visibility and above all, sanctity. Indian media also supports such gurus to enhance their TRP ratings to ensure their survival.  

We also find a category of unknown people who kick up controversies on religion, caste, region and community to hit the limelight. When they are questioned, they quickly retreat. They are very happy because they are noticed by the people although for wrong reasons. This is another way of getting noticed quickly  to brand and market themselves. Unfortunately, such people have only visibility but no credibility and sanctity.

India is a country with a huge population with innumerable challenges and complexities. The political leaders and spiritual leaders exploit the emotions and the sentiments of the people to build their brands and market themselves. Their end is to mint money although they preach that their ends are to bring peace and prosperity in the society.  


Change Must Start Within You!

“A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history.” ― Mohandas K. Gandhi

When compared between a politician and a religious guru, the latter has better opportunities because s/he enjoys sanctity with material wealth. Hence, Indians must be careful with these two categories―political leaders and so-called spiritual and religious gurus who are experts in branding and marketing rather than addressing the people’s issues.

The change must start within the people. When people understand the hidden motives behind these politicians, they will reject them outright. It is unfortunate that even the educated people are often carried away by caste and community aspects. It is time we brought the change in the society to build a strong and prosperous India. Jai Hind!

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Professor M.S. Rao
Founder of MSR Leadership Consultants India
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