I been missing in action in this dhaaga for a few days, it looks like decades. Modi achieves more things in a few hours, than I achieve in a week. Sorry for comparing me with Modi, hey why not
All this talk of 'Sb4d' is so catchy and trendy, but either is mischievous distraction or plain misunderstanding of what people in this country want. Government should not get into temple-building exercise, but should focus on getting clean toilets for the people. The anger portrayed in such coined up words is either mock anger or empty words like Rahul Gandhi. Oh it is a free country, and a free forum. And honestly, it is quite trollish - because it is not really placing arguments for one idea or the other. But repeated messaging of how Modi is not good enough.
In the last few speeches, Modi has been tearing holes into RG beautifully. I am sure we all have more ideas on how to do it, but he is a master. Modi has jumped right into this dhaaga so to speak, contrasting himself with RG at every possible moment.
It is clear, Modi's is moving to capture the hearts and minds of more people. It also speaks volumes, when Modi is able to coherently argue for the welfare of Muslims - because it means Congress has vacated that seat. But truth be told, Congress never really cared for Muslim welfare; they were more interest in the votes. That has been the sentiment in BRF for a long time, that Congress's strategic plan has kept Muslims languishing for decades now.
Modi is speaking BRF language for sometime now. 400% onlee.
http://www.firstpost.com/politics/how-m ... 96059.html
While Modi’s transformation is understandable, the complete metamorphosis of his audience is one of the defining stories of the election campaign in Rajasthan. For his listeners earlier, Modi was mainly a symbol of their anguish against the appeasement of minorities and the resultant emotional backlash. But today, he means different things to different people. {many of us said it before in this dhaaga}His black and white image has acquired different shades.
The angst against the politics of secularism, though as a mellowed-down version, still remains the backdrop. But for his supporters he has also become the man who would {1} get them jobs, {2} protect their honour, {3} stand up to Pakistan, {4} compete with the US, {5} weed out corruption, {6} bring out unimaginable development and, in the process, {7} decimate the Congress and its dynastic culture. The litany of expectations from Modi is scary. Modi, it has become clear, is riding a tiger that can one day devour him. {quite true}
The atmosphere in the cities he visits is also in stark contrast to 2003. Earlier, except for the frenzied activity at the venue, there would be an uneasy calm all around. His rallies back then were like a private and personal soliloquy for the devoted and the faithful. But in Udaipur on Saturday it was clear that Modi shows have now become public spectacles. From the gathering of a few, cautious believers, many of whom looked apologetic for being there, the spectacle in Udaipur was an unabashed carnival of the hopeful.
For the BJP this could be a heartening sign; for the Congress a signal for introspection. Modi’s persona has acquired so many connotations that running it down with memoirs of the dynasty and the secularism agenda would now be next to impossible. For his fans, it seems now, Modi can fall only if he fails to live up to their expectations.
http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/do ... 85851.html
Lucknow: All India Muslim Personal Law Board deputy chief Maulana Kalbe Sadiq on Friday said Bharatiya Janata Party Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi is not a political untouchable for the minority community.
Underlining that doors are not closed for talking to Modi, a newspaper report quoted Maulana Sadiq as saying that the Gujarat Chief Minister can garner votes if he shows that he cares for Muslims.
One hopes, Modi goes for the Muslim votes in a decent and non-appeasing manner. In a democracy political parties have to get votes to win elections, and they have to address the concerns of all communities. What disgusts aam admi is the appeasement of one community at the cost of another, fanning communal hatred, spreading religious divide and hiding truth. If Modi can maintain his no-nonsense and non-appeasement approach (with nation first as the mantra of secularism), then it is the best thing to happen for the country. A country progresses only when all sections progress. And like Modi repeats million times, his progress model does not discriminate people. Hopefully he continues to send positive messages, and people turn around and see value in his ideas and methodologies.
He is not going to be perfect, and different sections of his fans/supporters will have grudges and problems with his ideas, articulation and implementation. He is now more than ONE idea for the people. And the ONE idea FOR him is NATIONAL PROGRESS & SUSTAINABILITY.
'Secular' politicking is getting beyond laughable now. Most folks would regard Shehzada as way too dignified a term for a person widely regarded as a doofus !
