Examination is by chance but election is by skill, though it is also a test for the candidate and the political party.”Har Har Modi,Ghar Ghar Modi” is now not confined to the electorates of Varanasi alone. It has entered every lip elsewhere also.Varanasi is a foregone conclusion. Modi will emerge from there. He is influencing voters all around, even in deep South which had remained untouched by stalwart Vajpaee Ji who was a hero in Hindi belt. Modi has touched the aspirations of voters voters in all the four southern states, number of seats from that region may be disputed but he will not remain unaccounted.
There are many indicators of Modi`s popularity every where and there is definite impact, not only in India but in West Countries too. The untouchable Modi is appreciated by them too, his development planks have shown positive results. They are leaning on to him, even U.S.have shown inclination towards him and closing itself to him. Media of all hues predict positive in his favour.
Political parties and politicians are cozying up to him. Six months back when it was in process to declare him as face of BJP, Congress was confident that once he is declared as Prime Ministerial candidate, all its sins of corruption, price rise, misgovernance, anti people and oppressive policies shall be buried and only core question would be secularism. All Seculer parties would hinge around UPA and come closer to it. There will not be any taker of NDA as it happened during 13 days government of Vajpaee Ji but contrary to its expectations, thee is no buyer of UPA and even its own leaders are mortally scared of fighting on hand signal, hand became really a “Khuni Punja” as declared by Modi. One by one they declined to fight election in 2014. Ambika Soni declared this morning that Congress high command says that an impression is doing the round that Congress leaders are frightened of loosing the election, so they must contest. So congressmen are contesting election just to fill in the gaps without commitments.
When political environment is so congenial for Modi and BJP, an enemy is immerging from within. Sri Lal Krishna Advani who is undoubtedly the tallest leader in BJP still appears to be a Prime Ministerial contender. In 2009, he was P.M face reduced BJP to a 116 member legislative party from 145 member party again has a lurking temptations still kicking alive. When there was a process underway, LKA expressed dissent on every occasion and created embarrassments to the party, made all party leaders to rush to him. He openly criticized party`s step to declare Modi As Prime Ministerial face. From public platform, he showered praises on Shiv Raj Singh Chauhan and dwarfed Modi saying Gujarat was already a developed state. LKA even ignored Modi`s presence on the same stage not giving positive impression.
LKA`s followers in BJP like Yashwant Sinha, Shatrughna Sinha and others aired their views publicly that Advani Ji being the senior most leader should be the Prime Ministerial candidate forgetting that in 2009. He had brought debacle to the party and that Modi`s development slogan was receiving warmth from every quarter. JDU inspite of having divorced BJP parted lessons to the party that they will support NDA if Advani is their face. Shiv Sena is also ploughing the same path today. One journalist castigated BJP`s 160 Club to admonish them that their desire that BJP will stop at 160 giving a chance to LKA, SS, AJ like leaders to claim Prime Ministerial aspiration.
Sri Lal Krishna Advani Ji never made any honest effort to dispel the doubt that he is not a contender for the high office. He and his supporters keep fanning the fire. It is unfortunate indeed that BJP is facing this dilemma today. It is Narendra Modi who has taken whirl wind tour of every corner of this country, attracting huge crowd every where. People are clinging on to Modi. If Pollsters take NDA`s tally to 230+ or new allies are coming to NDA, it would be because of Modi.
In 1980`s, I was very active member of Janta Dal. I was in direct contact with high ups in the party such as V.P Singh, Machu Dandvate, George Fernandez, Ram Krishna Hedge and host of leaders. I campaigned in U.P and Bihar along with other leaders. After the results, a meeting was going to be held to elect the leader of the party. Chandrasekhar Ji was dead against V.P Singh. It was agreed that Sri Devi Lal will be the leader of the party, Chandrasekhar Ji had given His approval for Devi Lal. But there was resentment in the parties rank and file. We youngsters were upset with the top level agreement. I contacted Arun Nehru and Arif Mohammad Khan and expressed my resentment against the top level understanding which was against the popular perception that V.P Singh should be the Prime Minister. Arun Nehru and Arif told me that though Devi Lal will be elected the leader but he will pass on the leadership to V.P.Singh.The leadership issue was sorted out in the meeting as it was disclosed by Arun Nehru. Chandrshekhar Ji fumed and left the venue. That is how V.P.Singh became the P.M.
Suffice to say that,come what ever be the conspiracy,Modi has caught the imagination of the people and we are pinning our hopes on Modi and Modi alone.The aspirations of the nation should not be tampered with.Nation will not excuse the traitors. It is better, all lend helping hand to Modi.
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Author: Sh. A.K. Srivastava
The author (Twitter account @aksrivastava232) is Senior Advocate in Supreme Court of India, New Delhi where he is practicing since last 40 yrs. He had been Advocate General of Govt. of Sikkim & was Hon.Secretary of Supreme Court Bar Association for two years( 1991-92,1992-93). He has agreed to write for Yug Vani.
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Advani camp is unhappy with Modi as he has killed all internal competition. However this will impact party’s prospects in elections for sure. Internal sabotage is a big issue for BJP.
Obstacles only,… hopefully this time voters are smart enough not to bother by their cheap tactics.
I totally agree with author’s concerns but the timing of the post is inappropriate…..We’re in totally in election mode…..Thank you….
Sir!No one cam stop Modi Tsunami. So they all sr are trouble makers.We shud ignore as they are showing the mischievous nature..After few days they all will come to terms with present situation. Just not to react is the best policy.
Its pleasure to read the articles written by you.
Thank you Sir for sharing the facts of the past. You have caught the right thread, Modi has caught the imagination of Everyone including the Opponents from within and outside!