As I sit through rebroadcasts of political campaign messages, it strikes me most odd that political and policy debate has descended to the bottoms of mud pelting & a spit fight between contenders with no vision or discussion on issues that affect the future economic and social state of the nation. And it is disappointing to say the least - we have degraded democracy to a washing machine of dirty linen. On their best days the lead contenders aim at cheap exploitation of the electorate sentiments or make shallow and ridiculous comments that have no bearing on almost anything that makes sense.
Some 'isms' from the political battleground...
"The escape velocity for earth is 11.2 km/sec while that of Jupiter is 60 km/sec. In India, we have the concept of caste. There is an escape velocity here also. For a Dalit to achieve success, the escape velocity required is that of Jupiter. More effort is needed."
"There is a tendency to look at India as a country. If you go back 1,000 or 2,000 years, India is actually energy. "
"Gujarat is bigger than the United Kingdom, to give you an idea. In fact, India is bigger than Europe and the United States put together."
"Politics is everywhere. It's in your shirt, your pants. Politics is everywhere. That is the problem with youngsters these days. This is a fundamental problem and we are trying to solve this problem."
This is but a sample of the ludicrousness that is presented to us to choose the person who will lead us into an uncertain and complex future. Where is the discussion on economic reform, education, poverty or other blaring issues that have sunk India into an inertia that is proving difficult to drive out of? The nation can only ponder on as the media and neta led circus plays out on the big screens.
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