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© 2012 Sanjeev Sabhlok's revolutionary blog
It is amazing that our "intelligentsia" keep harping on this most ridiculous idea: that the Indian voter is a fool who is bought cheaply by trinkets, sarees, liquor, and cash.
This claim is made, despite such claim being REPEATEDLY falsified.
The recent results in Uttar Pradesh and Panjab illustrate how BADLY the Congress – with is MEGA-CORRUPT billions, and incompetent progeny of that great socialist leader, Nehru – misread the Indian voter.
All these Congress fools and their CORRUPT BILLIONS, and dishing out cash to everyone, could not save the Congress from (virtually) a wipeout.
I am reminded of when I was Sub-divisional Magistrate in Hojai in 1985, and Rajiv Gandhi, as Prime Minister, wanted to address a gathering of voters. We organised all arrangements (including stage and Rajiv Gandhi's security), in addition to ensuring the security of the crowd.
One hundred thousand people came. Milled into the maidan just outside my office.
They came to see Rajiv Gandhi, perhaps, but more to see his helicopter. Rajiv Gandhi spoke in Hindi. They barely understood one word of what he spoke (this is a heartland constituency of Assam. Mostly Bengali is spoken in Hojai). Then they all went and voted EN-MASSE against Rajiv's Congress.
Assam went to AGP and UMF.
Such is the wisdom of the Indian voter.
Yet our "intelligentsia" keep claiming that our voter can be bought cheaply.
And the BJP too was WIPED OUT – the party of ruffians and gangsters that wants to divide India and create murder and mayhem. Wiped out.
I'm no fan of any of the other political groups that have come to power, but I definitely believe that signs for India's democracy are excellent.
The voter ALWAYS thinks, and votes very carefully. He has now chosen Mulayam Yadav and Parkash Singh Badal as lesser evils over the SUPER-CORRUPT BJP AND CONGRESS.
Not finding better candidates, he OPPOSED Congress and BJP with all his might.
Thank god for the Indian voter. He will save India from the depradation of parties like Congress and BJP. And he will elect FTI members when they are finally ready, for the voter is DESPERATE for good governance.
Please step forward and join FTI. The voter desperately needs you. He doesn't want any Mayavati or Mulayam. He wants you. Are you ready?
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All the bad politicians think this way. They employ unscrupulous methods to win seats in elections. Indian voters are intelligent. UP’s election proved that.
Hi Sanjeev,
I also thought that voters were routinely bought during major elections and i had once made a point about it in this blog too.
I am pleasantly surprised by the verdict of the people in the elections. It clearly shows that the arguments you have been making have merit and that the Indian voters are waiting for that credible alternative that our country lacks at this point of time.
I think your analysis is not correct. True, the Indian voter is clever but wise ? I doubt. You may hate BJP and Congress as much as you like but Mulayam and Badal are not any more love-able. The one man who is far better than these namely Gen Khanduri lost his own seat. This itself creates doubt about the wisdom of the voter. I think she wants stability and good governance. There was no chance in UP for either the Congress or the BJP to get enough seats to provide a stable government. And the voter was angry with the BSP.So she chose the next best available alternative the SP. Remember the same voter had chosen BSP with almost the same enthusiasm five years back. BSP was not full of angels then and is not full of devils now.
Intelligence Really?, they regularly voted (without complaining) to nepotistic,dynastic,caste-driven politicians(at least till now) ,Election or politics is just a mind game,Party A or Alliance A rules for 5 years ,so our intelligent people decide to vote for Party B (lesser corrupt? maybe) and by the end of another crucial 5 years they realize (what? any guesses) Party A ,Hurray! and cycle goes on.Public memory is short lived.They are like sheep herds.Need examples ? Raja Bhaiyya (UP) is a histroy sheeter and never lost an election till date and they are many other criminals ,Forgot wikileaks exposure ? Chidambram’s son distributed money in his constituency last election,Guess public voted Who?,Yes you are right.
Dear Kishan
I deplore the tendency to jump to conclusions just because ONE “good” candidate has been rejected. Of course all single “good” candidates are rejected, and for very good reasons. These people are generally arrogant, do not have any history of working cooperatively with others, do not generally do any homework in the constituency but land up at the last minute and expect to be voted, and are loners, not part of serious alternative.
Re: the point I’m making: I’m NOT saying that Mulayam is better or Mayawati is better. I’m saying that the idea that a lot of people have that the voter is impressed purely by liquor and cash handouts is a serious mistake.
I can only say that the voter is far more discerning. The voter has not had ANY genuine national alternative since for decades. Hence the voter picks the best among what is on offer – and that does NOT mean picking a “good” candidate but a viable one. One who can form government for five years.
s
Shreyas,
You are most welcome to go and squander crores of rupees in the next election. I can guarantee you’ll be booted out.
The voter is MUCH SMARTER than you, that much is sure.
s
Not correct again. Gen Khanduri was not a lone candidate. He was Minister for Surface Transport Minister in Vajpayee govt and left his mark by getting highways and rural roads constructed at a speed that the succeeding govt could never match.He was chief Minister for 2/3 years but the stupid BJP bosses removed him mid-way but had to bring him back just about 6/7 months back to try to refurbish their image.Regarding arrogance, I think this country has not seen more arrogance than in the present central govt. Still it came back in 2009.
OK, this one, perhaps, is an exception to the rule which I was referring to. The vast majority of “good” candidates come from that group I described. There are no guarantees in any election, but it is almost certain that merely throwing money (as Congress has done) doesn’t work. I am trying to suggest that there is HOPE for India. If you don’t agree, then please carry on with your pessimism, whereby the voter is a fool and you are the wisest.
Let’s give our own fellow citizens, the voters, some credit!
s
Sanjeevji, it seems you are the one drawing hasty conclusions.I am not at all pessimistic about India’s future. I think India’s future is bright and the 21st century will be India’s century, Congress or no Congress, BJP or no BJP, FTI or no FTI.
Glad to hear that, despite this being an extreme leap of faith! On the one hand you don’t think that Indian democracy works since the voter doesn’t elect “good” persons, on the other hand you think India will do well WITHOUT such leaders.
I’m, unfortunately, unable to understand this kind of logic (pardon my comprehension gaps), but is there something I’ve missed. You seem to be saying that 0+0=10. How does this work in your mind? I’m merely asking what’s the “model” of India’s reform inside your mind?
s
Sanjeevji, I am of the firm view that ultimately “The Good” outlives the bad. “Satyameva Jayate”. There are still many good people around in India, like you, Shantanu and other FTI members; and great many who are still not in the lime light. Yes, India is today being governed mostly by rascals but this phase is going to pass as every phase passes, nothing in this universe is permanent. I feel soon the people like FTI & India Against Corruption and others will join hands to fight and defeat these monsters. Another thing; there is a saying “Yatha Raja Tatha Praja” and Geeta also says Yat Yat Aacharati Shreshthah, Tat Tat Eva Itarah Jana; so what India needs is a few good men at the top and this shall happen not in far-away future but may be a decade or so.
Remember India was subjugated like a slave for thousands of years. Today there is little possibility of that happening. And in spite of the rascals at the top, the average Indian is still hard-working, our economic growth is among the highest in the world.
Dear Kishan
I’m afraid you have a very loose and unworkable model “ultimately “The Good” outlives the bad”.
That may well be, but be clear that just like in the Mahabharata and Ramayana, good did NOT vanquish the bad except at great cost and effort, so also there is nothing AUTOMATIC about your optimism.
Currently there are none to fight the battle, all are spectators (including you!). That model doesn’t deliver results.
The fight requires INTENSE organisation, INTENSE intelligence and INTENSE effort.
Put the effort, else expect the evil to ALWAYS triumph.
“Good” people DON’T MATTER. They have to ACT.
s
Hello Sanjeev sir,
Yes you are right this time that I will be booted unless I belong to majority caste of that constituency or I am the muscleman or am from a political family or even further if I am booted this time I will be elected next time for sure with the about mentioned attributes and techniques.
Question you had raised is about the intelligence of the voters and my proposition is they misjudge most of the time. Could you please explain what is the “Intelligence” in getting the SP back (or any party for that matter) to power this UP election.SP’s (another dynasty in making) previous regime was equally corrupt, Remember Neera Yadav ,the famous jailed-IAS officer who was handpicked as joint secretary by Mulayam and request is pending in supreme court by CBI to investigate Mulayam and sons for disproportionate asset case. If public calls this as Intelligence than I am not ashamed to be called an Idiot.
Sorry sir , I posted the comment at other place it was suppose to be here
sirji,
With all the good thoughts and ideas and FTI if you would have stood for the UP election this time against Raja bhaiyya in Kunda constituency ,the “Intelligent” public must have booted you even harder and you might have not got the single vote,Grapes are sore isn’t it?
Sanjeevji, that there will be many more spectators than leaders is in the nature of things. Your trying to provoke me would have been successful if I was twenty years younger and not suffering from a chronic problem that forces me to spend about two hour daily to keep it under control apart from daily dose of so many medicines. Also if I was a little more financially secure.
Apologies again , Please ignore my previous comments , as you already put your perspective while replying to Mr Kishan. Thanks Anyways
Dear Kishan
I’m not “provoking” you, as Kishan. I’m merely laying down the truth that there is no AUTOMATIC victory of the truth, or of the good. Do take care of your health! Don’t worry, there are and will be found a good number of young leaders for India. But please don’t underestimate the need of leaders.
s