The transition of politicians from individual ambition, supremacy, arrogance & authoritarianism is a natural progression. Modi is a typical example.
Still, we ignore the potential dangers of individual leaders in various states mimicking Modi with their arrogance, supremacies.
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Democracy is presently eclipsed by individualism and authoritarianism.
The ‘Kings’ will determine whether the eclipse stays partial, total or permanent and the extent to which democracy survives for the people to exercise their freedom of expression and votes.
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We may remain optimistic that the eclipse has to end and the democracy will emerge from behind.
But it will be so if the rulers and their logics, sense, rationality are as predictable as the movement of the planets.
The condition of our democracy continues to be critical.
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We should not go by the occasional flicker of hopes. We should understand Modi, the professional who is taking enough care to check and choke democracy in the ICU.
Modi does not believe in democracy as it will end his authoritarianism, individual supremacy and RSS agenda.
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The primitive mindset of RSS, BJP, Modi thrives on inequality and supremacies.
They do not believe in politics or politicians propagating an Egalitarian Society.
They partake in politics to capture power as that is the only way to end democracy and implement their plan.
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The above are excerpts of my new blog post: 'The eclipse of democracy by individualism'
Subhead: The eclipse of democracy
How Modi settled into his style of functioning? Criminals prey on opportunity to steal. Modi, the politician, is no different.
His style was dictated by his political necessities & convenience. His brutal, savage approach, inborn or developed, helped him for over two decades.
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He is a street-smart politician preying for opportunities. But it does not easily come by to knock on your doors with so much competition.
Modi, like a turbojet, sucked in, squeezed all before him to create a vacuum and moved forward.
Morals were never his concern.
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Modi is aware of his weaknesses. More so, he knows vulnerabilities of others and how to exploit them.
He has limitations in entering into a debate. So avoids questions and answers even in parliament.
He only responds with monologues, Mann Ki Baat, lies, punchlines & truisms.
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The political leaders come from various walks of life. They may be from political groups, families, bureaucrats and so on.
A combination of factors leads them to the position of a leader of a party or post.
Some of them presume themselves to be supermen.
It is sheer nonsense.
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No individual becomes supreme just because of getting elected to a post.
How do they become different overnight?
Have they come from Moon or Mars?
How their chest suddenly expands or gets filled with 'I know it all; I am the best person to provide solutions for every problem?'
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We do not have an ideal electoral system. Moreover, our opportunistic politicians create confusions and fish in muddied waters.
People tend to see hope in some flowers. Everything is purple and pink when the lotus blooms. But it soon withers. Who should we blame for this?
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BJP always searches for chief executives or opportunists on lifetime settlement plans from other parties in states where they could not find suitable jokers within.
BJP is a closely held Private Company owned by the RSS family. It periodically appoints CEOs to widen its base.
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The company builds platonic relationships with outsiders. Some clever and cunning associates steal copyrights to build their small islands.
They start mimicking BJP company head Modi with advertisements in the media. They also distribute public funds for their survival.
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But to be fair, ambition is not sole privilege of old politicians, political families, and hate brigades.
Like Modi/ RSS, Kejriwal also searches for CEOs, bureaucrats, actors with a ready image in all states. Aam Aadmi could not find Khas Aadmis. But he has a right to dream.
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The frenzied and fancied activities in the political field or the social media by the opposition, its supporters, sympathisers produced nothing in effect when one goes by the results in Bengal.
BJP could retain its vote share despite its total failures and hostile atmosphere.
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There is much to learn from defeats and victories which are often overlooked.
The opposition parties and also their active supporters in social media need to undergo a course of brainstorming and self-analysis.
Their potential may be getting wasted by the wrong approach.
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The political parties may do post facto analysis which is an internal process.
They will come out blaming strong winds, depressions, storms and settle in their routines without much of the inconvenient, exhaustive exercises of brainstorming sessions to rectify their mistakes.
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The churning of the ‘ocean of milk’ for ‘purification’ of the political system started by Anna ended up in the release of poisonous, opportunistic political elements.
They usurped power exploiting the weaknesses of people and the system, destroying democracy.
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Even after 7 years, all sane citizens of this country are still dazed and yet to regain consciousness.
The lies, propaganda of Fascist polluted the atmosphere using the pliable media.
The ignorant and unsophisticated people continue to be so with no way of knowing the truth.
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Congress and opposition leaders should get out of their bed and see the world.
It appears as if they were in a state of coma during this period and have not still registered what has happened to the people.
There is some limb and lip movement here and there. Are they enough?
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