So, 67-3 is a great score for AAP.
We all knew that BJP did not have the ammunition within Delhi and had to import Kiran Bedi.
We were well aware that Kejriwal had been given enough time to re-group and apologise for his 49 day run. While we knew it was going to be a tight contest with AAP having the lead (and was Congress ever there?), we were not prepared for this drubbing.
But is it really a drubbing? Or is it a fruitful loss before the larger battle in Bihar, Bengal & UP?
Well, here's why,
1. Leaderless Delhi
BJP Delhi was always a divided unit with Dr Harshwardhan doing Centre Service. There was absolutely no single face or a leader. Whoever Modi/Shah would have chosen, there would have been turmoil, unrest and non-acceptance. God forbid, they would have won, it would have been even worse governing on a day to day basis. A loss here is a slap on the local unit more than the National Unit. This way, they have been shown their place and maybe they would re-commit to building what BJP never was. Maybe there would be a local unit under Nupur (she looks potential).
Without a local leader do not enter an election.
2. Mythical Modi Wave
It is good that the Modi wave has been given a rest. What was in May 2014, is not so in Feb 2015. Modi's rallies may not attract large numbers, not because he has lost the sheen, because the content is not relevant today. For a 49 day old AAP, the anger is not so much about mis-governance as much as about ditching. People may want to forgive AK for the sincerity of his apology. Its time BJP comes out of the mythical wave and understands that there is more to BJP than just Modi.
Prepare Bihar & UP with Modi in a cameo.
3. Now TV is busy
Endless TV debates will keep anchors busy. They will dissect AAP victory, follow up on its people, ministers, promises and hold AAP on a short leash. With AAP being enthusiastic to prove their mettle will do good work to ensure constant TV coverage. This will give BJP a breather to work on a good budget, good re-grouping and greater introspection.
Media may not be hungry for BJP for a long time.
4. Battleground Bihar & UP
Now is the time to focus on Bihar and UP. Delhi was small these two states will give Modi and Shah large number of Rajya Sabha seats to make some pleasant and unpleasant changes. Hopefully, they will not take it as easy as Delhi. Over-confidence would have found its place and fear and respect set in.
Gear up, a slap on face is better than a kick in the butt.
5. Respect your Opponent
LS elections actually had no opponent. Pappu and Congress had lost the plot. AK did bother them for 49 days but sadly he too fizzled out. Since then there has been no credible opponent election that BJP had faced (Maharashtra, Goa, Haryana, Jharkhand)...mostly it was decimating Congress. J&K proved difficult, but Delhi showed them what a determined opponent speaking their language can do. Bihar and UP have the formidable Yadavs and local opponents who can give them a tough fight.
BJP needs to thank AK for a minor rash.
6. Love your Voter
Impatient, aggressive, demanding and Intelligent is today's voter. Mass media has empowered them with information and opinions. This makes it difficult to run away with words. So, the same people who handed you a victory 8 months ago have you languishing today. BJP needs to keep its ear to the ground, listen to the heart and speak its actions.
If the voter failed BJP they might even fail Akhilesh, Mamta & Nitish.
So, it is now time for BJP to focus on its promises and deliver something people can talk about for quite sometime (if not the Rs 15 lakhs in the accounts).
One loss is a good wake up call. More than one and we are surely not seeing a grand celebration of Gandhiji's 150 anniv Clean India.
Koi Na BJP one Delhi lost, maxkyahoga nothing for the moment, only you will be more wiser and down to earth and hopefully, hasten your delivery and fight better (maybe even hire better speech writers).
We all knew that BJP did not have the ammunition within Delhi and had to import Kiran Bedi.
We were well aware that Kejriwal had been given enough time to re-group and apologise for his 49 day run. While we knew it was going to be a tight contest with AAP having the lead (and was Congress ever there?), we were not prepared for this drubbing.
But is it really a drubbing? Or is it a fruitful loss before the larger battle in Bihar, Bengal & UP?
Well, here's why,
1. Leaderless Delhi
BJP Delhi was always a divided unit with Dr Harshwardhan doing Centre Service. There was absolutely no single face or a leader. Whoever Modi/Shah would have chosen, there would have been turmoil, unrest and non-acceptance. God forbid, they would have won, it would have been even worse governing on a day to day basis. A loss here is a slap on the local unit more than the National Unit. This way, they have been shown their place and maybe they would re-commit to building what BJP never was. Maybe there would be a local unit under Nupur (she looks potential).
Without a local leader do not enter an election.
2. Mythical Modi Wave
It is good that the Modi wave has been given a rest. What was in May 2014, is not so in Feb 2015. Modi's rallies may not attract large numbers, not because he has lost the sheen, because the content is not relevant today. For a 49 day old AAP, the anger is not so much about mis-governance as much as about ditching. People may want to forgive AK for the sincerity of his apology. Its time BJP comes out of the mythical wave and understands that there is more to BJP than just Modi.
Prepare Bihar & UP with Modi in a cameo.
3. Now TV is busy
Endless TV debates will keep anchors busy. They will dissect AAP victory, follow up on its people, ministers, promises and hold AAP on a short leash. With AAP being enthusiastic to prove their mettle will do good work to ensure constant TV coverage. This will give BJP a breather to work on a good budget, good re-grouping and greater introspection.
Media may not be hungry for BJP for a long time.
4. Battleground Bihar & UP
Now is the time to focus on Bihar and UP. Delhi was small these two states will give Modi and Shah large number of Rajya Sabha seats to make some pleasant and unpleasant changes. Hopefully, they will not take it as easy as Delhi. Over-confidence would have found its place and fear and respect set in.
Gear up, a slap on face is better than a kick in the butt.
5. Respect your Opponent
LS elections actually had no opponent. Pappu and Congress had lost the plot. AK did bother them for 49 days but sadly he too fizzled out. Since then there has been no credible opponent election that BJP had faced (Maharashtra, Goa, Haryana, Jharkhand)...mostly it was decimating Congress. J&K proved difficult, but Delhi showed them what a determined opponent speaking their language can do. Bihar and UP have the formidable Yadavs and local opponents who can give them a tough fight.
BJP needs to thank AK for a minor rash.
6. Love your Voter
Impatient, aggressive, demanding and Intelligent is today's voter. Mass media has empowered them with information and opinions. This makes it difficult to run away with words. So, the same people who handed you a victory 8 months ago have you languishing today. BJP needs to keep its ear to the ground, listen to the heart and speak its actions.
If the voter failed BJP they might even fail Akhilesh, Mamta & Nitish.
So, it is now time for BJP to focus on its promises and deliver something people can talk about for quite sometime (if not the Rs 15 lakhs in the accounts).
One loss is a good wake up call. More than one and we are surely not seeing a grand celebration of Gandhiji's 150 anniv Clean India.
Koi Na BJP one Delhi lost, maxkyahoga nothing for the moment, only you will be more wiser and down to earth and hopefully, hasten your delivery and fight better (maybe even hire better speech writers).
2 comments:
Amazing read Jignesh Bhai.. Keep writing..
Thank you sir...re-started after 2009...will be regular...bus aap saath ho...things will be alright...
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