BJP and Its Election Winning Mantra

BJP is winning elections not because of anti-incumbency or development.

Neither do I believe that EVMs are being hacked.

There is something, which is not obvious and is elusive to common perception.

And that is- BJP is winning because of Congress.

There were (and are) sangh affiliated men in Congress, since the time of its inception.

Okay, the sangh was created 40 years after formation of Congress, but the sangh ideology was there even before its formal inception.

What makes me say so?

Look at 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

BJP won with a massive majority of 282 seats.

How many were ex-Congressmen in this?

116 of them.

Take the recent Tripura elections.

BJP got 1.7% votes in 2013 elections.

It jumped to 41.4% this year. (see chart)

The Left suffered a loss of just 3.4%.

The 35% gain in vote share that BJP got was due to Congress alone.

When the BJP announced its list of candidates for 44 of 51 seats,

ALL of THEM were Ex-Congressmen.

So there were BJP moles in Congress since long.

It’s not that only Congress is infected, other parties too have such moles in them.

There exist such moles in Left bastion as well, which speaks for their fast eroding presence.

These moles in the Left jeopardised the functioning of the UPA government during 2010-14.

So what lies ahead?

Answer is- Not much.

Even if Congress comes back to power in 2019, Democracy in India is already dead.

I say this because politics in India does not work the way it appears.

It’s not Congress Vs BJP.

“Congress mukt Bharat” was another jumla of BJP.

The reality is that-

BJP is Congress yukt today.

It wasn’t a Hindu-Muslim issue either.

That’s another pretext to grab power-political power.

When you have political power, you have the resources of the country at your command.

The capitalist class which spent roughly 30,000 crores rupees during 2014 Lok Sabha elections, wanted a party which caters to capitalist interest.

The policies of the present govt. during last 4 years testify the above statement.

Modi was a Hindutva mascot.

They needed him- for votes. For power.

Once the capture over the resources is complete, they would no longer need him.

Modi would be history in few years.

And if my prediction is correct- in few months.

He would be replaced by a more moderate face.

Coz communalism in the long run would be detrimental to the capitalist class’ interest.

They would need a person who has a moderate image.

Might be even Rahul Gandhi.

However, this political transformation would not be without a conflict with the Sangh.

But then, money rules.

In event of political change (i.e. Congress taking over BJP in 2019), the moles would change sides again.

Modi has paved the way for capitalist.

And if you expect that there would be a policy change if Congress comes to power in 2019.

You’re sadly mistaken.

Let me make it simpler through an equation: It’s merry go round.

Battle of Bhima Koregaon

The battle of Bhima Koregaon on January 1, 1818 has come to a narrative of Dalit assertion against Brahminical oppression; however it was a story of Indian Nationalism standing up to the colonial army of the East India Company.

Dr B.R. Ambedkar in one of his visits to Jaystambh said “Mahars had defeated Peshwas at Koregaon”.

One of the earliest accounts of the battle was published in 1885 in the three volume The Poona Gazetteer, exited by James Campbell, ICS, as part of series of Gazetteers of the Bombay Presidency.

The battle took place at the village of Koregaon situates 16 miles north-east of Pune, where 800 British troops faced 30000 Maratha on January 1, 1818. At that time Pune was under Colonel Charles Barton Burr, by the end of December he received intelligence that Bajirao intended to attack Poona. The second battalion of first regiment Bombay Native Infantry of 500 tank and file under Captain Francis Staunton, accompanied by 300 horse & 2 six pounder guns manned by 24 European Madras Artillerymen left Sirur for Poona at 8 pm on 31st December 1817. They came across the Peshwa’s army of 30000 Maratha Horse across the Bhima river. Fierce fighting followed and as night fell the attack lightened & British got water, by 9 pm the firing ceased & the Marathas left. Of the 834 British troops 275 were killed & the Marathas lost 600.

Sir Syed and Two Nation Theory

Sir Syed & Two-Nation Theory –

Sir Syed died in 1898 and Muslim League was formed in 1901 and during its first session in 1906, in Lucknow, there was no discussion on the separate Muslim state, Mohammad Ali Jinaah became its president in 1913 and even then it was not the agenda, he tried for Hindu-Muslim joint dialogue and failed due to prominence of Khilafat Movement and left for London and stayed there till 1933 and then he was insisted to come back and take up the charge of Muslim League.

Sir Iqbal & Rahmat Ali were more vocal than all others during thirtees. And finally sentiments became stronger and visible during 1935 to 1944.

Sir Syed is nowhere in this. He wrote few pieces in newspapers & magazines on communal disharmony but he urged Muslims not to slaughter cows for Hindu brothers as well. There are few apprehensions pointed out by him but that can’t be zoomed into conceptualization of Pakistan or two-nation theory.

“The Scientific Society which was founded by Sir Syed in 1863 was really national in its complexion and character. Apart from the British Members, it had 82 Hindu and 107 Muslim members. Even the Managing Committee of MAO College which comprised 22 members, had six Hindu members on it. The first second master of the school was Sri Baijnath who was no. 2 in the administrative hierarchy. The famous mathematician J.C. Chakravarty joined as professor in 1888 and subsequently was elevated to the coveted post of registrar. The first graduate of the university was Ishwari Prasad; the first MA was similarly one Amba Prasad” writes Faizan Mustafa in today’s Indian Express.

I think Pakistan seized Sir Syed’s name & legacy whereas India abandoned it due to Pakistan’s taking him over. Post-partition Muslims were in the backyard, embarrassed, dithered, disillusioned and couldn’t decide on him, whether to claim Sir Syed or to disown him. Sadly, it is true.

Lastly, people drag Sir Syed because Pakistan’s front line leadership and executive including military positions were represented by alumnus of MAO College, later Aligarh Muslim University, whereas people forget that it was the only institution, for muslims, that could have generated such qualified people that time.

Love Can Never Get Better

Biwi- I love you a lot, you have made my evening & I would say that this is the most beautiful gift which caught me unguarded & has bowled me. You’ve made me fall for your charm & beauty, now this new talent, it’s amazing that I’ve a sweet wifey like you.I thank almighty to bless me with a soul mate like you.

The below mentioned lines are a tribute to me from my dear wifey

Apne hi khwabon me khoye huye…

Anjane rahon se guzarte huye…

Ek dheemi si aahat se ruk jo gayi…

Peeche se thama kisi ne yun chalte huye…

Koi anjaan sa chehra chamakte huye…

Chup rah k bhi kayi baatein kahte huye…

Kuch palon me yaad ye dilate huye…

Ek jhalak dekha tha muddaton huye…

Wo anjan ajnabee na tha…Suna dil ko kahte huye…

Khwahish ki thi ek lamhe…Khud ko dekhun uske sath zindagi guzarte huye…

Dekha us khwahish ko aaj pura hote huye…

Dua ko haqiqat me yun tabdeel hote huye.

अपने ही ख़्वाबों में खोए हुए, 

अनजाने राहों से गुज़रते हुए,

एक धीमी सी आहट से रुक जो गयी,

पीछे से थामा किसी ने यूँ चलते हुए,

कोई अनजान सा चेहरा चमकते हुए,

चुप रहके भी कई बातें कहते हुए,

कुछ पलों में याद ये दिलाते हुए,

एक झलक जो देखा था मुद्दतों हुए,

वो अनजान अजनबी ना था- सुना दिल को कहते हुए,

ख़्वाहिश थी कि एक लमहें ख़ुद को देखूँ उसके साथ ज़िंदगी गुज़ारते हुए,

देखा उस ख़्वाहिश को आज पूरा होते हुए,

दुआ को हक़ीक़त में यूँ तब्दील होते हुए।

UP 2017-What went wrong

Electoral result for 2017 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections came as a shock rather surprise. Several logics are being peddled few of them- 

1- BJP win because of development agenda which got support from Muslim youths. 

2- BJP win because Muslim women voted them for their stand against Triple Talaq.

3- BJP win by tampering through EVMs.

3- BJP win because UP think that demonetisation was a big hit & got approval of citizens.

Mayawati fretted & Kejriwal fumed. And we all hopped up and down in cue.  

What can explain the BJP victory? I asked myself where else should I be looking. I looked at numbers; After all, numbers is the name of the game. Once I did that, I realized that in 290 constituencies, the combined votes of BSP, SP and INC were more than that of BJP. That was a decent majority. I took only these three parties into consideration because these were definitely votes against BJP. I didn’t even count RLD or the Independent candidates or parties like Nirbal Indian Shoshit Hamara Aam Dal which got maximum votes (66448) in Gyanpur and had massive chunk of votes in Malhani, Meja and Paniyara.Then I checked constituencies which had relevant Muslim presence. In most of the constituencies, it was the same story as above.
As usual opposition failed us, it couldn’t iron out their differences in time & couldn’t present a united alliance against the right-wing. Voters shouldn’t be blamed. They did their best. A majority did not vote for Modi. They voted against him. It’s just their bad luck that their votes got distributed.

Even thinking that Muslim women would have voted for BJP because they supported BJP’s stand on Triple Talaq is like insulting their intelligence. Between getting triple talaq banned (which hardly affects most of them directly) & living under constant fear of their family being lynched, who will choose the former? 

Assuming that Muslim men voted for BJP because they believe in Modi’s development plank is like saying they believed in fudged GDP numbers which they don’t even see in their real lives rather than the Akhlaqs & the Najeebs, right in their neighborhood. 

Then why is the media going to town, claiming this? First, they are working overtime to convince the world about Modi’s acceptability among the minority. Second, they are weakening the Secular voices which speak for the Muslims. I read so many otherwise-sane people sigh with disappointment that there was no point speaking for Muslims when they themselves voted for BJP. And thirdly, they want to influence the next elections.
Why political leaders from BJP are propounding this argument?

BJP because as long as the Opposition runs around like headless chicken, without solving the root cause, they can continue taking advantage of this loophole. 
What can possibly go wrong if we continue this narrative? BJP will allow the crescendo to build and in a state where they will lose, they can use this same stick to beat down the Opposition. More so, in 2019, when they will be reeling under anti-incumbency in most of the states, they can use this against the Opposition.

The Opposition must come together into a United front & stop splitting the Secular votes. Remember, the Right-wing has no other alternative but the Seculars are spoilt for choices. 
Why? Because Politics is a long run & there will be enough time to create space for your party. But the sole idea of a Secular India is in mortal danger. 

What will you gain, once that is destroyed? Yogi Adityanath should be a wake-up call.
Majority of UP did not vote for BJP & they definitely do not deserve Yogi Adityanath. Majority of Goa didn’t vote for BJP, Manipur didn’t vote for them & neither did Punjab. That is the truth. The sooner the Opposition accepts this fact & starts working together, the better would be the scenario for India.

Else India would suffer from damage beyond repair, its time to unite & show the world that India is not going to become another Syria, Jordan, Egypt, Afghanistan, Iraq or Pakistan. 

A land of diversity will be ruled by a diverse leader elected by majority (peace & humanity loving humans) not minority (communal & racist bigots).

Many Many Returns of The Day

My dear Wifey, you know I always wish you the best of what the world has to offer & on this special day it is no different, Happy Birthday & yours forever. 

Indeed I am a lucky man to spend another year with you & celebrate this birthday. You’ve given me the gift of your heart & on this birthday I would like to remind you that you’ve my heart & all that I can possibly give. In quiet times, in funny times, in hard times, in cuddle times & in all times I cherish you.

Birthdays come & go. But our love & respect for each other will always be rock solid. None of the forces of universe can change it. We will always be there for each other this day & everyday to come. I am truly blessed to have a person like you in my life. Happy Birthday to my love. What truly surprises me the power I get thinking to know that you are always there for me present for me. It’s funny that it is you birthday and I’m talking of thyself. The reason is that I feel blessed and to me you are the best gift I posses. The distance was and shall never be an issue I guess. Hence, it was always easy and comforting to bridge up my thoughts and other long talks with you. 

My life is happier because of you. 

My heart is fuller because of you. 

My soul feels wholesome because of you.

I’m a better person because of you.

I’m blessed to have you in my life.

Hopefully we get more such wonderful memories to cheer on, cherish & celebrate. May all your desires & dreams come true & putting you to see & enjoy the joyous future. 

Although I am blinded by your love, it has opened my eyes to a better future. Happy birthday dear. I amassed a massive debt on the day I got married to you – the debt of unconditional love and undying commitment. I promise to keep repaying this debt until my very last breath. I love you, happy birthday.

Modi-Demonetisation And 2017

The new year started with a good rhetorical speech by none other than Narendra Modi. He made a New Year’s Eve speech to try to regain control of the drifting narrative around demonetisation.

But people listened more critically this time. He must’ve apologised and lots of people would have forgiven him by giving him points for trying. But he think that apology is an irrevocable declaration of weakness. He’s going to keep trying to spin his way through this, demonetisation, or avoid a topic that’s not going away like the Tehelka sting or the Mansi Soni snooping scandal. As a result he’ll get stuck in a web of his own construction this year.

Our PM speech appeared irrelevant to the occasion as the urgent issues of public concern were not addressed by him and it looks he was targetting those audiences who are already convinced with the scheme. That lot is considerable in number no doubt. But there is remaining huge population facing difficulties and not convinced with the scheme and was looking for road map from the PM. They also deserve to get assurance from their PM. There were extremely unfortunate who lost their life, daily workers lost their livelihood, farmers who lost their this season produce, his speech should have been direct on such issues. Further, people were looking for schedule for bank withdrawal to become normal, some were expecting to listen to RBI data of how much cash is received in banks and how much is remaining, how much BM is discovered etc. etc. But all these important issues remained unanswered.Considering that the scheme of DM was directly rather solely controlled by the PM then all the more he should have been more clear and upfront.

PM stated that because of hugh cash currency in the market there was high price of commodities, this statement now with total money in banks called for giving the promise to people of lowering petrol/diesel/gas/food products but there was nothing of this sought. In reality, price of vegetable came down in mandies only, prices of the everything & everywhere went up. So the losers are farmers and end users.

With total cash coming to banks according to PM’s expectations we must get cheaper & good education for all children, cheaper & high quality of medical services to all, cheaper rail and roadways travel, cheaper & efficient government provided services with out hassle and without corruption. If in near future all this doesn’t happen then the government should accept failure and take corrective measures.

When you put lipstick on a pig, people don’t start French kissing it.They start giving you weird looks.

ISIS is not ISLAMIC: Don’t Compare it with Islam

I’m sick & tired of people discriminating against me, against us, against a whole religion with 1 billion of participants because of a small group of people. Yes, a small group of people when will you guys realise that ISIS & all other terrorist organisation standing together isn’t even 4% of the Muslims & if you’re counting ISIS then it’s not even 2% & that’s if your counting 60% of ISIS crew members were originally from Europe & USA were fetched online. When will people wake up & realise that terrorism has no religion. Over the course of ten years there have been more shootings by white people in America than by Muslims. The fact is that the media is biased & as we grew up we were all told this, so why now do you believe the bias & dramatisation? You fail to recognise the history, the Christian crusaders were the worst group of people but no one cares about them. A Christian shouldn’t be held responsible for the acts of Christian crusaders, this is how it should be. An atheist is not associated with that guy who killed three Muslims for no reason. Zionism is the cause of poverty to many families, the cause of death to several babies & children. Zionism is occupation & terrorism but no one talks about that. But we as Muslims still respect Jews. Even the Jew is not associated with Zionism. Turkey a majority Muslim country attacked by ISIS. How about the bombing in Saudi in a mosque? Where is the snapchat filter for this, the hashtag so widely & publicly supported by celebrities? Why do we not acknowledge the occupation of Syria & Iraq by ISIS?? Why isn’t there a snapchat live story about that? Why aren’t they talked about & reported for weeks? 

Why was the attack on Lebanon muted that too a day before Paris attack? Where is the public outrage where is the public support? Why Brussels, why Paris, why not us why not all?? Are you aware that mosques, supposedly the holy Islamic centre, are being bombed? If ISIS was Islam why would they be doing this?? If ISIS was Islam then why did a journalist who was locked up reported that they didn’t even mention the Quran?? I mean do you just close your eyes to these instances so that you can have someone to blame on?? I am confused, I don’t get it, really confused. I don’t deserve this, we don’t deserve this. 

Love Of My Life

I had a long day yesterday. A lot of work, bad traffic and crowds of people everywhere. I was really exhausted by the time I reached the hotel. I sat down on the bed & wanted to turn on the TV to kill some more time before sleeping, but my mind started wandering. 

Then everything just focused clearly. You appeared in front of me. Your angelic presence instantly calmed me down, my tiredness evaporated & my spirits soared turning glum into bliss. Yes, my darling, you do have that wonderful effect on me.

I remembered our first date when everything started. Like a burst of sunshine upon a desolate landscape, like the torrential rain in the dessert, like the first light after months of darkness, that date changed me forever. For better, for much better. It was love at first date. I couldn’t think of anything more important than to see you again, to be with you again. Your soft, sweet voice singing to me gently; your radiant smile warming my heart; your exquisite presence mesmerizing me completely.

I also remembered the day we got married. It was pure splendor, elation and happiness. I recalled every single detail of that day as if I was reliving it all over again. How truly blessed I am to have you walk the roads of life with me! I could not imagine my life without you because you mean everything to me. My love for you keeps on going as strong as ever & I know that I will always love you until the day I depart this world.

I turned around to kiss you, only to find an empty pillow there. That’s when I realized that I fell asleep & kept thinking, dreaming about you. I smiled. Soon we will be together again.

I Love You So Much 

How to Rebuild Relationship

There is a long list of things that needs.to be avoided when you’re in a relationship & the kinds of people you should never date or see. But what about when breaking up isn’t the best option? What to do when you’re in love & relationship has hit a new low? How to rebuild a relationship??

There is no such thing as a relationship that never hits a rough patch — whether it’s a suddenly waning routine life, boredom, infidelity, or the buildup of little problems over time. Rough patches suck, but they are also signs of a mature, complex relationship. In fact, never hitting rough patches may be a sign that you are simply going through the motions of a relationship & never delving into the serious foundations of a partnership. People often say that the moment they stop fighting with their partner is the moment they realize that they don’t care about the relationship anymore. 

The most common causes of rough patches are a lack of communication, a lack of affection, and spitefulness. Lack of affection signifies emotionally removing oneself from a relationship.

You need to ask two questions:- 1) Is this relationship worth saving? 2) Do you believe you deserve better?

Easy & simple steps to rebuild the relationship:- 1) Create space after an argument. 2) Arguing can be healthy. 3) Sometimes breaks really work. 4) Vacations are helpful if you bring back the changes. 5) Break your routines 6) Look for each other, flirt with each other 7) Do remember to take care of yourself 

My heart is full of so many things to say to you – ah – there are moments when I feel that speech amounts to nothing at all –Cheer up – remain my true, my only treasure, my all as I am yours.