why were people like ram madhav included in the talks?? Did the BJP not see this freight train barreling down the tunnel with lights on or did they simply mistake it for the light at the end of the tunnel.schinnas wrote:Very well said. I was actually surprised at the cabinet portfolios BJP agreed to. It seems lose-lose proposition. Without at least one of Finance, Home or Law portfolios, BJP cannot do much and it would be a lose-lose situation. Also, in a highly dynamic local environment, leaving decision making to central leadership is a good way of committing political suicide. BJP state unit must gets its act together and have a media savvy leader. And the obvious choice would be the Deputy CM (with some media managers sent by Central leadership).rohitvats wrote:It appears to me that both parties - PDP and BJP - have formed the government with NOT the intention of running a stable organization but preparing the ground-work of next election. And which can happen anytime over next 6 months to 12 months. Each one will attempt to play a narrative opposite to other to please their constituency. Here is my take on the situation:
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(5) BJP has a very strong fight at it's hand and are against a wily politician in Mufti. Local BJP leadership does not seem like up to task to take him on - the burden will again fall on BJP central leadership.
Also, it is very very important that BJP is SEEN preserving the interests of its HINDU constituency in Jammu - it will have to put in place a counter-narrative to what PDP is doing. It has to emerge as the sole voice which can carry HINDU voice in Valley and try and maximize its seat+vote-share in Hindu dominated Jammu and some in Muslim dominated Jammu. Further, try and get seats in Ladakh.
Speed is of essence - BJP cannot be in reactionary mode and allow PDP/Mufti to set the agenda. I'm afraid there will be no honeymoon period here.
Giving up all major portfolios and accepting ones like "science and technology", was this part of the healing touch??
dealing with such a rabid lot, were there no intelligence inputs of any kind??
Pulling the plug on the PDP will be the worst thing that the BJP may have to do and the pakis will immediately involve the united nations, eu, etc TO VERY EFFECTIVELY POINT OUT THAT INDIAN ELECTIONS ARE A SHAM, like they were saying for decades.
The vengeful termite queen with the vatican support will complete the other jaw of the closing pincer movement.
BJP, NaMo and the country is on a very sticky wicket. But I have full faith in the MAD.
tactically, the pakis have gamed this very well.