Saturday, November 27, 2010

Bihar...a new awakening!

The latest poll results of Bihar did not surprise many. There was only one clear winner- DEVELOPMENT. And perhaps with so much news and nuisance prevailing over corruption in 2G, Corruption in Karnataka and Corruption in CWG, this news has come as the beacon of hope. An answer that in a democracy, people are no longer going to be swayed by caste or creed equations but rather what matters on the ground. Also an interesting fact that democracy is also evolving and becoming more vibrant. People are not swayed by Grand Old Parties or ideology too. Even take the case of the scion of the Gandhi family, who does draw crowds but fails to turn the same to votes. Yes, agreed, India does have the youngest xyz population in the world. But what these wannabe politicians fail to realise is that these people are also not dumb. I have always lived by the motto "Never consider your TG to be dumb". Perhaps political class finally might have to start working. Bihar, Gujarat, MP and a few states have begun operating with efficiency not seen before. The ones embroiled in corruption are under the scanner...or rather they will be under the ballot next election.