Its not Rahul Vs Modi!

We, the people of India tend to do hero-worship out of individuals of even dwindling credentials. This happens to be a national hobby churning fanatics, who often forget to demarcate reality with whims and fancies. Various sects are the off-springs of these fan-following and mass-hysteria, each waging a war on the other at the vulnerability of their ‘icons’. The imaginative bounds of the followers have raced past oblivion, shrugging off the contradictions encompassing their day to day life. 

Who is to be blamed when the debate is of colossal nature and the protagonists are none other than Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi. The former being the buzz word in our current political landscape, dwarfing his very own party- the BJP, which seems crawling like a toddler, with Papa Modi  as the only bet to bail it out of its ‘blues ‘and teach how to walk again on two legs . The other ‘guy’, hey wait, mate he has got a name, a family heritage, the surname to die for and swarms of bootlickers- ever ready to lick his spit from the very go. He is Rahul Gandhi- to most a novice, to some a youth mobilizer (though his stint in Punjab and UP hardly justifies it) and to a very few a potential architect of modern India.

There is an uncanny similarity between Rahul and Modi, as both are yet to show their true colour and grit pre-requisite to govern a country as wide and diverse as India. Forget about languages, here the dialects change within a span of kilometers. The four directions have a resemblance if not anywhere but in India. The culture, the socio- economic fabric of the region is such that it’s going to be a herculean task in washing off the stains, especially for those deeply rooted on their chairs in Delhi and Ahmedabad.The country’s flora  and fauna though distinct but enough to sustain the part devoid of it. Question is who will do the balancing act?  The biz world has for long been an oppressive tyrant, looting, plundering and dividing India- the ‘rich India’ and the ‘poor India’. The pathetic politicians- are they wary of their shameless, disgusting stature?  Don’t they only know how to tame, mould and drive the poor India for their own perks, commissions? 

Sorry, I just got deviated from the debate, but believe me my blood boils and there is an outpouring of emotions whenever I embark on a voyage of such nature, where humans are but carcasses of political and economic gains. According to many, Modi has a proven track –record of good governance and socio-economic infrastructural development of Gujarat for more than a decade. A vast majority of Gujarat’s population acknowledges this fact, they have further lauded various developmental schemes concerning all the sectors of state’s economy initiated during Modi regimen. The minorities, mostly Muslims have slowly started getting in tune with Modi’s Gujarat vision, are willing to tread towards his shade. Point taken, but somehow my doubt persists. Gujarat for long, has been one of the most economically advanced state of the country, it only requires a bit of skill and expertise in sharpening a already glittering sword. However, a majority of the country’s 1.3 billion population have put their stake on an individual who is yet to come to terms with the distinct trials and tribulations running through the length and breadth of India. Sounds a hasty decision, are the people left with any choices? Rahul may be!  

Just like chanced intruder, the name pops in. Rahul Gandhi. The sole messiah of a derailed party, coughing agonies compounded with ailments of corruption, rising inflation, inflated crime against women, alacrity of law and order situations and the plethora of other socio-economic problems. ‘Yuvraj’ has failed miserably in Punjab and UP- two states where he put all his sweat, blood even the PM post at bay. Look what he got; a handsome mauling elsewhere, worst part was the defeat at the hands of an unseasoned politician in Akhilesh Yadav, basking in the glory of his father-  "The Netaji". He hardly speaks in front of the media, though his address at CII can be adjudged a mere ripple in the ocean. Modi scores over him on most of the national and international issues? So is he more able than Rahul?

Unsatisfied! I think we need to stress upon the fact whether Rahul or Modi, are they competent and willing enough to oar us to a new shore of socio- economic uniformity? Or are the seats reserved for the privileged class? What if the boarding passes will be handed over to only those with political and economic clout?   We can go on and on towards interrogative madness. Seems we have ceased to look upon our plight germinating from the seeds of poverty, unemployment, illiteracy, dismal health infrastructure, food insecurities etc. 

Hope and optimism govern human brain, sometime taking it to a point of abject surrender to a person/object that has the tenacity to shine upon their ‘deprivations’.  We breeze through through a path solely fuelled by our ‘hope and liking’. Is it the way forward? Or do we need the guidance of our logical compass for a proclaimed destination. I think we definitely need to switch it on. Stop fretting about the new PM to be! Only the one with the gut and assumption to align with the 1.3 billion Indian psyches crying foul of the fallen system, will have a rightful claim.

This is a challenge of greater magnitude; no one can take solace by virtue of being the media’s darling (in Modi’s case) and family heritage (definitely Rahul).  Rather our focus area should fix towards the candidates (kindly include Modi and Rahul too) who has a vision for the whole of India, in which there should not be any room for territorial and cultural differentiation, the leader who will spread growth and development through his innovative thoughts and schemes.

Stop creating hype, chanting superficial praises. It’s time to focus on remedial measures required for a brighter future. No one has dared to walk under the sun so far, come on, show some spine. Only then we will decide which side are we really on?