“Democracy is an objective.
Democratization is a process. Democratization serves the cause of peace because
it offers the possibility of justice and of progressive change without force.”
- Boutros Boutros-Ghali
Recently I posted an article on the
stupendous electoral success of Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in
Delhi elections 2015. The response was overwhelming with many readers
appreciating it while one reader commented that ‘India elects Delhi and Delhi
doesn’t elect India’. I would like to share my views in this regard.
The message is that Narendra Modi was
elected as the Prime Minister by entire Indians whereas Kejriwal was elected as
the Chief Minister by Delhi people only. The Delhi elections are an indication
that there is a political vacuum not only in New Delhi but also across the
country for third alternative. Arvind Kejriwal’s clearly said that he would
focus on Delhi only for 5 years, and it is a step in the right direction. Technically
speaking, it is always advisable operate where we are strong and then spread
wings gradually depending on the political situation. I am sure Kejriwal would
spread his wings across India gradually. Nobody can predict whether he would
survive or not at the national level. But presently it appears that people are
disillusioned with dynastic politics, corruption and religious intolerance. People
expect a lot from all stakeholders including politicians. It has also become a
challenge for political analysts to predict the mindset of voters as they shift
their loyalties in a lightening speed. The politicians should not take voters
for granted based on caste, religion and regional factors. People want
delivery, not rhetoric. People want secular fabric, not fanatic society. People
want corrupt-free society where there is an opportunity for all to accomplish
their ambitions. Overall, people want politicians to perform or perish. The Delhi
elections are a clear mandate to ensure checks and balances for the political
parities, and it is a strong message that voters cannot be taken for granted.
Discussing about AAP’s strategy to
become the third alternative, previously many political parties came together as
a third alternative due to political convenience. After completion of the national elections,
they collapsed due to their ideological differences and opportunism. Hence,
people are not in a position to trust those political parties which is a
combination of few parties including Left and regional parties. People are not in a mood to trust any party or
front with credibility to project as a third alternative. In the present
context, AAP appears to be the only party to excel as a third front to fill the
political vacuum. The AAP’s experiment in Delhi was successful. We have to see
whether it will be successful at the national level. Currently Kejriwal is a
David who took on mighty Goliath, Modi in Delhi elections. When he enters into
national elections, he must be in a position to take on many more such mighty
Goliaths. Is he ready to take on? Only time will tell.
The Delhi elections are a fight
between humility and arrogance. It is a fight between the common man and the
elite people. The election outcome clearly shows the power of the common man. Hence,
never underestimate the power of the common man. It is the common man who will
decide the fate of political leaders and destiny of India. To conclude, whether India rules Delhi or
Delhi rules India, India as a nation must grow in all spheres with emphasis on
fraternity and brotherhood. Jai Hind!
“Government of the people, by the
people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth.” - Abraham Lincoln
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