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by greatde
03 Mar 2022 22:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3013984

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

18-25 age is of rebellion and arrogance. I wouldn't read too much about the students as it's just their age speaking out.

Such age people have a idealistic image of the world, and not aware of harsh reality/truths. Their political opinions will often change.
by greatde
02 Mar 2022 21:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 960571

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

Seems Putin is going to face similar issues Modi 2004-2014. Anybody in the West who refuses to criticize or denounce him, will be ousted and those anti people/organizations will be rewarded. And its already happening now. Putin really made this battle all about himself, and is bigger than Russia its...
by greatde
28 Feb 2022 20:12
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 960571

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

One takes such big decisions when there is immediate internal benefit. So how does it really help Putin in Russia? Boost his popularity ratings? Takes away spotlight from internal problems? Or is it about stamping his legacy plus quitting eventually? Or is it simply about crossing the red lines? So ...
by greatde
27 Jan 2022 21:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3013984

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

BJP is very wary about internal sabotage. Mayawati cannot as many conflicts can arise. The top BJP level is reliable, and long timers people.

If not Kovind, it will be another +15 years experience BJP leader. Kovind has been good, so no reason to change?
by greatde
19 Jan 2022 19:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023
Replies: 1718
Views: 411007

Re: Assembly Elections - 2022

In 2017, drugs abuse/alcohol were the main issues for Punjab elections. It's nowhere discussed, and this narrative or propaganda is hard to understand. Bollywood also played their part back in 2017 with their drug related movies, shows.

And now will get a drunk CM for Punjab....
by greatde
11 Jan 2022 22:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India: State Elections 2022
Replies: 2
Views: 862

Re: India: State Elections 2022

Low voting turnout has to be the biggest worry for BJP? With Covid and general uncertainty, it's so unpredictable. If a safe seat of Gorakhpur at 48% turnout was lost in 2018, yet won back with 60% turnout in 2019 LS. I expect weak turnout, and even lower... I can't even convince some UP relatives, ...
by greatde
07 Dec 2021 23:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3013984

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

2 core issues for Hindus: (a) Freeing Temples (b) Treating Hindu Educational institutions on par with minority ones Neither of them are in the BJP Manifesto Building of Ram Mandir hasn't satisfied Hindus nor given Modi government any electoral dividends. I guess that means other Hindu causes could ...
by greatde
05 Dec 2021 22:57
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3013984

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Three weeks after the shocking announcement of farm laws repeal, i am still trying to make sense of such a epic reversal without getting anything in return. How could they not see that Dakait and his agro-terrorists won't budge until 2024 ? Why is any of this a surprise ? Even if the govt decides t...
by greatde
26 Nov 2021 00:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3013984

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Superb list Saar. Can you please add Nithin Gupta(Rivaldo) - a rare RW standup who can give the Left libbie dime a dozen standups a run for their money any day - to the list . Further i think SuSu(Subramanian Swamy for the uninitiated) and his bhajan channel like pGurus and any entitiy connected to...
by greatde
26 Nov 2021 00:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3013984

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

SuSwamy is extremely driven by personal hatred. He hated Jaitley, and targeted him constantly. Similarly, seems it's Modi now. He has no ideology, but personal agenda. Useful when it is against Gandhi family.
by greatde
22 Nov 2021 23:31
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3013984

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

It is very simple. Not a single Modi voter will change their mind after this decision. Many will crib about it but no one will vote for somebody else. Now, look at the opposition. They don't have any talking points. Sure they will celebrate for a few days and then what? So that is the political cal...
by greatde
22 Nov 2021 23:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3013984

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Surely, the real losers are entrepreneurs and businessman, with scraping of Farm Laws? With an increasing welfare state in demand, the educated or taxpayers can have more burden, and exodus . We always keep losing or export our best talents overseas. A large majority believes in freebies, welfare. T...
by greatde
20 Nov 2021 18:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3013984

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

This can't happen without active collaboration of the oppressed with the oppressor. Case in point being how KL and Bengal Hindus continue to vote for Cong, Commies and Mamta (who are all openly anti-Hindu to the core, and don't hide it either). Notice refusal of Punjab Hindus to vote for BJP and co...
by greatde
20 Nov 2021 01:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3013984

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

I cannot blame BJP here. They are completely lonely and you can't win battles without a team. Where was the pressure points? Where was the counter-support, counter-protest for farm laws? The courts were coward, and their fact-finding committee was hogwash. Then, what's the point of fighting battles ...
by greatde
19 Nov 2021 00:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3013984

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Last 2 years, state elections pre-poll opinions have over-estimated BJP. Be it MH, HY, WB, BH. I fail to see how UP will be any different, it's a tough fight. The voter turnout has decreased relative to LS 2019, and that is the biggest issue for me. There is some disillusionment around. Personally,...
by greatde
18 Nov 2021 23:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3013984

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Last 2 years, state elections pre-poll opinions have over-estimated BJP. Be it MH, HY, WB, BH. I fail to see how UP will be any different, it's a tough fight. The voter turnout has decreased relative to LS 2019, and that is the biggest issue for me. There is some disillusionment around. Personally, ...
by greatde
06 Oct 2021 22:58
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3013984

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Seriously. Can't government at least introduce a bill in next parliament session to ban blocking of public roads/rails/waterways and airways? Is that too much to ask in a democracy? Few protestors are holding public property as a ransom for their demands pending in court. How long can this go on? E...
by greatde
06 Oct 2021 19:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3013984

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

The BJP governments needs to have some police officials specifically dedicated to constant video recordings of any big events, protests, mobs. Not only the BJP governments, every state government generally does this. In UP, there is a police unit known as Local Intelligence Unit (LIU), and in other...
by greatde
06 Oct 2021 01:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3013984

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

The BJP governments needs to have some police officials specifically dedicated to constant video recordings of any big events, protests, mobs. It's seen in other parts of the world, where some are just carrying portable cameras to record evidence. Current political scenario favors emotions over fact...
by greatde
18 Sep 2021 21:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3013984

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

It was inevitable that some leaders would leave BJP, and Babul is the highest one in the last 7 years. In uncertain political times today, the immediate task is keep the party united, given many are newbies and turncoats themselves. Also, brings the point about internal sabotage in WB election? BJP ...
by greatde
03 Sep 2021 23:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Can India Trust The United States As A Strategic Partner?
Replies: 84
Views: 15483

Re: Can India Trust The United States As A Strategic Partner?

Such a interesting question. Yet, real and complicated question is can India trust its Indians? There are anti-nationals at many levels, and yet GOI has to work alongside them. Similarly, US as a superpower strives for status quo and, we ought to work with them. It can have a odd/even policy. One da...
by greatde
17 Aug 2021 00:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 802054

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

Islamists & Pakistan are again missing from the narrative, no questions about them.

People are only conveniently talking about Afgan Taliban, which is not the complete picture. Dangerous signs...
by greatde
26 May 2021 19:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3013984

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

How many Indians really have an independent political thinking? Many have outsourced it to their community leaders, their favorite celebs or their spouses. A list of achievements or stats comparison, doesn't cut with people. And many vote for "one of their own", or people who can help them...
by greatde
25 May 2021 19:13
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3013984

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Some invalid comparisons. BJP is not the establishment nor dominant party in India. It is just a growing party and thus, it does not have the luxury to give up on its non-voters or certain sectors of society. Rather, reforms is the key. And evidently, it works as today probably 50% are those who vot...
by greatde
24 May 2021 22:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3013984

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Can BJP alone to resolve our civilization problems, the centuries old Hindu issues? Can Hindu causes alone lead to election victories? The answer is NO. We cannot expect a political party to do it all. Where is the support system? Even with a favorable government, how many new pro-Hindu narratives i...
by greatde
02 May 2021 16:29
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 317614

Re: 2021 Five State Elections

Seems like Rahul Gandhi is key to BJP winning elections. BJP should engage or talk about him more, build him up more. Stronger Rahul means even more stronger Modi... For BJP now, it is case of when it rains, it pours. The immediate effect could be seen in coalition parters, be it both JDU or JJP. Bo...
by greatde
12 Apr 2021 19:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 317614

Re: 2021 Five State Elections

Primus ji, We now have to contend with another variation on the sectarian attack and inculturation From 'Yoga is not Hindu' they have progressed to 'Temples are not Hindu'! It is digestion. Remove of the sacred part. Standard tactic and also used for festivals like Holi, Diwali. Rajiv Malhotra has ...
by greatde
04 Apr 2021 23:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3013984

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Does he even think from a civilizational perspective? What is the point of all these expressways, airports and bullet trains if the ones enjoying these are islamics, evangelicals or woke population at some future date Do you expect just a 40 year political party to resolve the civilisation issues? ...
by greatde
01 Mar 2021 22:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 317614

Re: 2021 Five State Elections

The voting been relatively lower since 2019 LS. Plus more unpredictability in Covid era. BJP needs a good turnout and fight on election day itself. That should be the key issue. And how is Assam election? Like 35 seats are already gone due to demographics. Thus , remaining 90 seats, NDA needs a win ...
by greatde
24 Feb 2021 15:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3013984

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

True. I am astounded by the absence of strategy countering the BIF front and the termites eating away from the inside. This is an international battle, and it was always inevitable. One could buy people, or create counter lobby groups, but that takes time, so we are starting from backfoot. One coul...
by greatde
24 Feb 2021 13:30
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3013984

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: So, between elections, it is okay for us banana shittizens to get killed in riots, absorb high losses in productivity and subsidise these MCees? You may call it “loopholes” in democracy. And not just India, but other countries are facing such “irrational” protests. T...
by greatde
24 Feb 2021 12:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3013984

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

1. Yes there are other interested parties within and outside the country to create trouble. 2. What is the strategy of the ruling party when unrest is created? 3. Shaheenbagh was a template which resulted in Delhi riots. The entire episode showed criminal failure on BJP and the responsibility of th...
by greatde
01 Feb 2021 11:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3013984

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

So farmer dalal have option to take Modi's deal of 1.5 years. If they don't, the case will go to SC and also govt will file Uapa charges. Then they have no option but to accept SC's compromise which may be worse that Modi's deal. But SC process may be delayed which means andolan can go on for few m...
by greatde
01 Feb 2021 00:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3013984

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Never imagined that the government would be even more on the backfoot, after the 26/1 riot. It's a lost cause, and the conduct of courts is the most puzzling. At least media is showing the discrepancies, faultlines in this protest. But no effort nor correction from the other pillar of democracy. The...
by greatde
28 Jan 2021 23:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3013984

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Many similarities between India & US today, where many citizens want to overrule the elected government and, have their election conspiracies theories,. Both governments should be natural partners in today's time, yet our techs/media/courts aren't aligned with government here. India could use th...
by greatde
27 Jan 2021 20:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3013984

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Yesterday, the government showed it's tolerance, and that should be appreciated. Yet, this create "Kashmir" all over India, is the template and looming threat. I am not sure how the government can really deal with it. The immediate thing would be to create "pressure points", so t...
by greatde
11 Jan 2021 01:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Social Media Watch Thread
Replies: 1899
Views: 517148

Re: Social Media Watch Thread

An Indian global new channel should be the first aim. And yet, in nearly 7 years, nothing big has come.

Online Indian social media platforms is a even tougher task.
by greatde
10 Jan 2021 23:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3013984

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Why hasn't the government talked about the consumers? Or the common-man in this farm bills? Aren't they are biggest beneficiaries with lower prices. Maybe change the bill name to some Aam Aadmi goods bills? There should be focus towards the biggest group which is the consumers. Indirectly make it a ...
by greatde
13 Dec 2020 23:59
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2177250

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Why is government focusing so much on benefits of 3 new farm bills? Instead, they should explain what was wrong in the existing system, which this bills aims to fix. Today, many common man thinks the existing system was fair and clean, and this government has disrupted it. Destroy those myths.
by greatde
07 Dec 2020 22:22
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2177250

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

I dont see how this is going to end well for the government. The government will have to walk back on some of the amendments. Leave alone face saving measures, the farmers organisations are currently not budging from their demand of complete withdrawal of all 3 laws. If it devolves into violence th...