Gus wrote:
Above all is the deep running visceral hatred and mockery of modi.
There shall always be visceral hatred for Modi, and BJP / RSS among certain sections of society irrespective of religion / caste etc. But is it the dominant refrain? If yes, any conjectures why so.
I have always held the view and evidenced by history too, it is a cause or correcting a deep wrong that galvanizes people. It was Ram Mandir, Mathura, Varanasi message delivered over generations, and Ram Mandir movement led by LK Advani that brought about BJP / RSS to the place that is being seen today with North India as initial spring board. What is that cause for TN? What is it that people shall sacrifice their lives for? - Water! Hinduness!
My theory for TN is: Get the family matriarch / patriarch to see your point! Given the fact that family structures are so strong, view of family elder shall sway that of many generations! Correct me if I am wrong. So start with family heads!
What gives me heart is the vote swings are massive in TN. As goes the saying - Kabhi Raja to Kabhi Rank - one day king, next day pauper!
And yes, certain people do make that contribution that changes things for ever. Latest evidence is - Hemant Biswa Sarma. He is known to have been ignominiously offered biscuits by Priyanka Gandhi from the same plate as used to feed a dog and then denied leadership of Congress in Assam. Rest is History. BJP / RSS had been working for 25 years in Assam, Hemant delivered the last blow. Then Tripura fell. Now Bengal and strong showing in Orissa.
Hence I say, Govindacharya loss was body blow for BJP / RSS because he also had strong Swadeshi Jagran Mach / socialist leanings that leant him immediate grass roots support. Cannot recreate history but who is the new Govindacharya! Or Hemant Biswa Sarma of TN!