Jottings - Slice of life - 295 (Musings on the eve of the election results in India)

Jottings - Slice of life - 295 (Musings on the eve of the election results in India)
"The true interest of an absolute monarch generally coincides with that of his people". So wrote Edward Gibbon in his monumental "Decline and fall of the Roman empire", nearly two centuries ago. As the day of reckoning draws nearer, it seems evident the people of India will vote Narendra Modi back to power for the next five years. The Monarch has held his sway over a billion people, and his vision reflects the aspiration of an entire nation. Again and Again, in these columns, I have drawn attention to the fact that BJP on its own strength cannot win the election, but with Narendra Modi, at its helm, they will not lose. For a country starved of authentic leadership for decades, the people of India look upon Modi as a charismatic, confident, brave and articulate voice amidst the confusion and cacophony of rival political parties. The party Modi represents may follow a different agenda( often subversive to the interests of the nation), however, as its leader Modi stands alone and apart as a beacon of light in a stormy sea, and it is through him that modern India seeks its place in the global arena.
The first five years of Narendra Modi has been a roller coaster ride. The fiery personality of the man who fought the elections in 2014, has now given way to a mellowed statesman who has understood the dynamics of running a country as wide and diverse as India. His rhetoric is measured, and so are his cadences. The picture of Modi silently meditating in the cave during the final phases of the election reflects the mood of the man and his message to his people. That no matter what happens, he is there to lead them forward to a bright future.
Over the last few months, Rahul Gandhi has also shown signs of maturity. His communication and conviction has vastly improved, but, unfortunately, it is not enough to combat the might of his political opponent. There is still that hint of hesitancy on Rahul's face. His demeanor betrays the lack of political acumen and finesse. Agreed, it must be hard on the young man to bear the brunt of the onerous legacy on his shoulders. But he has no choice, but to bear the cross as best as he can. Age still favors him, and these years of hard learning might still hold him in good stead at a future date - provided he still retains the tenacity to fight the battle at the national stage.
At this stage of India's democracy, we need a strong leader, who can hold the reins tightly, make tough decisions (even if some of them are miscalculated) and present a confident face to the world. In Modi, we see such a man. Hence our vote for him.
God bless...
yours in mortality,
Bala

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