Summer of 69 is immortalized in
history of this part of world. 50 years later can it be same for Indians
Summer is here finally in this
part of the world. Gone are those chilly days, snow days, shivering, and indoor
life. Now it’s the time to give up hibernation, explore outdoors and have fun
under the sun. Sadly it is different back home. Furnace keeps burning outdoors
compelling us to stay indoors. Thankfully there are Mangoes, Vacations and IPL.
Last time I wrote on this forum, a day before IPL final. What a match though
not quite good cricket played with dropped chances, bad batting. Brilliance of
Bumrah, experience of Malinga and useful contributions by all finally ended
juggernaut led by Dhoni and his experienced Brigade albeit by narrowest margin
possible. But sure a treat for cricket fans and MI fan within me.
Fan in me also won when Shri
Narendra Damodardas Modi was sworn on 30th for the second time. Lot
has been said about this election: Polarization, EVMs, Secularism, Khan Market
Gang, Battle of Bengal, South Indian identity politics, topsy-turvy results
across three states lost by BJP, End of communist movement in India, Social
Media wars, Unnecessary and wrongful intervention of opinions by International
Media, meltdown of opposition, rise of stars like YSR Reddy, Stalin and sadly
MIM. For me three things really impacted
on ground zero.
Tall leadership (as a team of
ministers) perceived by masses as incorruptible and a leader who was seen as
doing sincere efforts to de posed against no face except usual corrupt,
dynastic, opportunist Leaders backed by vested interests of media.
Reactions to the unending
negativity and falsehood projected by mainstream media sometimes crossing line
on antinationalism except few stand out houses openly perceived as taking
nationalist stand. They exaggerated
agrarian crisis, unemployment, financial numbers while ignoring good work done
actually helping lowest in the pyramid be it gas, housing, opportunities, roads
etc. Then there were international media
opinions which made noises which were perceived as threats This contrarian
revolution was made possible thanks to social media and effective campaign
management by cadres, rational loyalists who have huge network. Also the new
voters don’t care about anything (caste or religion) but their aspirations to
grow.
Finally it was Nationalism which
as a notion got approval. Many thought leaders especially in liberal media and
social platforms would take an exception to this as root evil plaguing world
and lead to doomsday scenario as we have seen rise of nationalism all across
and equate Indian election results to all world trend. Some extreme elements
have equated Indian results to happenings in Germany in late twenties and early
thirties of last century. I have read obituaries of sensible opinions in India
and labels have been assigned to people who support Namo2.0 as bigots and goons
masquerading on streets as right wing activist creating fear among minorities.
Sorry Sirs, we refuse to be
equated with bigots because we Indians (all included) have history across the
millenniums to have accepted all those who came in here for opportunities. We
accepted everyone as a part of us. We believe in multiple paths of worship and
follow live and let live. We have never gone to war unless provoked. That’s out
culture and ethos. Its just that we have been driven to self-assertion to ward
of any evil intentions to harm us. And we firmly now are focused on developing
ourselves to count as a part of developed civil world.
But all the points which are
still a concern should not be swept away by margin of victory.
1. Lot
of work needs to be done on economic front ensuring GDP, jobs and
infrastructure
2. There
is need to unite all sections of society especially minorities to be felt as
part of central process helping everyone grow.
3. Streamline
Agricultural issues
4. Better
town planning and cleanliness
5. Bridge
rich and poor divide which has gone to dangerous levels
6. Ensure
growth without any harm to environment.
7. Control
Climate change and take concrete steps.
8. Curb
corruptions across all the levels.
9. With
tricky international situation on oil, tariffs, restrictive norms, ensure
Indian interests are taken care of.
10. Making
education relevant for employment.
11. Affirmative
action to help downtrodden and time bound approach to birth based privileges.
These are eleven points I feel
should be addressed by Modi2.0 to ensure summer of 19 will be treated as
Landmark point in Indian History. Another
eleven men have another opportunity to turn summer of 19 to be the most
memorable for a true Indian fan. I am
waiting for that evening on 14th July if ViratSena can lift world
cup like MSD did. MSD along with Top3 batters (RS, SD, VK) , Top3 bowlers (JB,
MS, BK), spin-twins and another Gujarati All-rounder are the key but need
someone at no4 to hold things. Can it be Rahul or Vijay or DK? If that happen
we are hard team to beat. Though feel of victory of that will be different here
but I know many here will celebrate in this part of world. Our drawing rooms
are ready. Let India win on July 14th like it did on May 23rd.
What a summer of 19 that will be? It
will remain forever in the memories of Indians….
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