In the days to come, erudite words will pour out from the pens of discerning men and fill the pages of various intellectual newspapers/magazines of India. And all of them will be a fitting tribute to what is, in essence, a celebration of Indian democracy. I, of course, refer to the electoral exercise that took place in the heart of India, Uttar Pradesh. Casual and cogent conversations will fill the air with animated discussion over the stunning outcome of the UP elections. For me, certain scenes stood out, from the whole chain of events.
The incredible turning of tables, with dalits offering a benevolent hand to the brahmins, making them look like their poorer cousins.
The whole of UP elections passing by without as much a slap being reported by the media.
The strength of superior leadership, crafty strategising and a systematic and clinical organisation of the BSP.
The endearing slogans coined by BSP which penetrate to the places where no media can reach.
The uneasy expressions on the faces of Kapil Sibal and Arun Jaitley, oscillating between consternation and appreciation over the events of the UP elections.
And, finally, the victory song of the small voices of the common man on the roads of India which barely, if ever, reaches our ears.
- May 11, 2007, Bangalore
P.S.- Coming up soon 'The attack of the notorious balancesheeters'
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Your vocab and english is a shade better than mine! May be thts the result of my not reading a single book for the last 6 months!! ;-)
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