Decade started with public protesting against govt for corruption, ending with again public protesting against govt for Promoting Hindu Nationalism because of various steps, most recent CAA.
Early couple of years of decade got popularity because of series of corruption scams 2G (2G spectrum), CWG (common wealth games), CG (Coal gate), Augusta westland helicopter scam etc.
In 2009 when UPA-2 came in power for second consecutive term with much stronger congress (205 seats in 2009, wheare in 2004 they had only 145 seats), it was thought that this will proved to be stronger than UPA-1. But sooner these corruption cases exposed, broke the trust of all voters of country and revolutionised them against that govt.
Against these corruptions, movement were evolved by Anna Hazare in 2011, his Major demand was to make a independent body against corruption called "Lokpal". This demand finally got completed now in 2019, when Retired Judge Pinaki Chandra Ghosh appointed as first Lokpal of india, however this is still a question how independent this body is ?
Another unfortunate fact is this in major corruption scam like 2G, no body convicted,
Can we ask what was the outcome of our protest of India against corruption, if no one convicted ?
But yes this movement helped to make opposition stronger against govt. Narendra Modi that time CM of Gujrat correctly capitalize the circumstances, with the consecutive hetrick victory in state assembly, he made his claim strongest and clear for the face of BJP lead NDA for Next PM.
In 2009 when UPA-2 came in power for second consecutive term with much stronger congress (205 seats in 2009, wheare in 2004 they had only 145 seats), it was thought that this will proved to be stronger than UPA-1. But sooner these corruption cases exposed, broke the trust of all voters of country and revolutionised them against that govt.
Against these corruptions, movement were evolved by Anna Hazare in 2011, his Major demand was to make a independent body against corruption called "Lokpal". This demand finally got completed now in 2019, when Retired Judge Pinaki Chandra Ghosh appointed as first Lokpal of india, however this is still a question how independent this body is ?
Another unfortunate fact is this in major corruption scam like 2G, no body convicted,
Can we ask what was the outcome of our protest of India against corruption, if no one convicted ?
But yes this movement helped to make opposition stronger against govt. Narendra Modi that time CM of Gujrat correctly capitalize the circumstances, with the consecutive hetrick victory in state assembly, he made his claim strongest and clear for the face of BJP lead NDA for Next PM.
Marketed model of Gujarat governance, Anti-incumbency against existed govt and heavy marketing through slogans, digital media and great orator characterics of Narendra Modi created a huge trust and hope of common people in the Modi. This trust and hope, marketed as Modi wave, increased exponentially across the country before general elections of 2014. This Modi wave made the history, after 30 years any party was able to get the clear majority by its own.
It was not like that only BJP benefited from this Anti-incumbency and corruption movement. Arvind Kejariwal who was right hand to Anna in this movement, is another name who won the Delhi assembly election in their first ever election. Arvind Kejariwal lead Aam Aadami Party (AAP) first time made the govt in Delhi with support of congress in Dec 2013, resigned before general elections, won again insignificantly 67 out 70 seats in 2015, a record victory in the history of democracy of country.
Back to centre, As soon as modi lead NDA govt came in power, they shown their commitment towards corruption free and vibrant governennce. Forming of SIT for blackmoney, starting of various programs like Jandhan Yojana, Startup India, Digital India, Swacch Bharat Abhiyan, ujjwala yojana, Make in India, Mundra loan etc are examples of this governennce. Some of the programs succeeded however few of them does not succeeded as thought by govt.
Demonitisation and GST are two steps which were praised alot by govt and supported by common public, but poor implementation of both these steps now showing the shade on economy and GDP growth.
Apart from the track of economy and governance, there is another track of Diplomacy and National Security which was fully capitalised by Narendra Modi. Sudden visit to Pakistan Nawaj shareef however seen as diplomatic failure of Modi, as Pathankot and uri attacks afterward put the govt on backfoot. Here the Armed forces helped NaMo to make his image macho with the surgical strike in September 2016.
September 2016 surgical strike and November Demonitisation, made Modi wave much stronger, which helped in BJP won UP with bumper majority of more than three fourth (312 seats in 403 seat assembly).
Back to centre, As soon as modi lead NDA govt came in power, they shown their commitment towards corruption free and vibrant governennce. Forming of SIT for blackmoney, starting of various programs like Jandhan Yojana, Startup India, Digital India, Swacch Bharat Abhiyan, ujjwala yojana, Make in India, Mundra loan etc are examples of this governennce. Some of the programs succeeded however few of them does not succeeded as thought by govt.
Demonitisation and GST are two steps which were praised alot by govt and supported by common public, but poor implementation of both these steps now showing the shade on economy and GDP growth.
Apart from the track of economy and governance, there is another track of Diplomacy and National Security which was fully capitalised by Narendra Modi. Sudden visit to Pakistan Nawaj shareef however seen as diplomatic failure of Modi, as Pathankot and uri attacks afterward put the govt on backfoot. Here the Armed forces helped NaMo to make his image macho with the surgical strike in September 2016.
September 2016 surgical strike and November Demonitisation, made Modi wave much stronger, which helped in BJP won UP with bumper majority of more than three fourth (312 seats in 403 seat assembly).
With the Yogi govt in UP, BJP seems much proactive towards Hindu nation Agenda when instead of focussing on job creation and other mandatory steps govt was more focussed towards closing of slaughter houses, also media had reported number of cases of mob lynching.
Before going to 2019 general elections Modi govt has some success and some failures on governance and economy track. But after Pulwama attack on CRPF, Balakot air strike make Modi image stronger on National security front. Therefore on the track of Nationalism Modi repeted 2014, with a bigger victory.
Challenges after this victory immense on economy track since decreasing GDP growth rates and worst unemployment of last 45 years should be alarming, these were the real issues that should be targeted. But it seems that govt is more active on issue of Nationalism or agenda of Hindu Nation. It might not be true. Still the series of activities in last 5-6 months (relinquish 370, Triple Talak bill, Ram Mandir Verdict, and Now CAA) helped opposition to create this perception towards Modi government. Current protests against CAA, are live example of this perception, which makes these protests against this agenda of Hindu Nation, if govt really has any such agenda.
Challenges after this victory immense on economy track since decreasing GDP growth rates and worst unemployment of last 45 years should be alarming, these were the real issues that should be targeted. But it seems that govt is more active on issue of Nationalism or agenda of Hindu Nation. It might not be true. Still the series of activities in last 5-6 months (relinquish 370, Triple Talak bill, Ram Mandir Verdict, and Now CAA) helped opposition to create this perception towards Modi government. Current protests against CAA, are live example of this perception, which makes these protests against this agenda of Hindu Nation, if govt really has any such agenda.
Coming back towards basic question, we protested in the early years of decade against corruption, we changed the party in power, did we succed in changing the system ??
did we get the corrupted money back ? How many really convicted in those corruption cases ??
Actually we failed.
did we get the corrupted money back ? How many really convicted in those corruption cases ??
Actually we failed.
Again now if we are protesting against the Hindu Nationalism agenda of govt ?
Can we consider our victory if we changed the party in power ?
If yes then again we will fail.
We actually need to change the mindset of the ones who are in power and also ones who are in opposition, so that instead of fake issues, our real issues should be targeted by govt and these real issues should also raised by opposition.
That would be real victory of us and our democracy.
Can we consider our victory if we changed the party in power ?
If yes then again we will fail.
We actually need to change the mindset of the ones who are in power and also ones who are in opposition, so that instead of fake issues, our real issues should be targeted by govt and these real issues should also raised by opposition.
That would be real victory of us and our democracy.
Heads on to 2020, next decade of century, hope that we (people of India) will win this time.
Happy New Year/ New Decade !!
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