The Broom Revolution

It’s been quite some time since my last post and I guess it’s time I rebound like how Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has created a surge in Indian politics (incomparable, I get it :P).Now as someone who has followed politics initially without choice ( How can I not know politics when I listen to news involuntarily in 3 different languages and 2 mediums (TV and Radio) throughout the day *thanks to my mom J * ?!) then I started to like following politics ( my mom will be proud :D)  and forming opinions about the way we are governed, policies ,manifestos, corruption and so on. I was quite happy when the Jan Lokpal Bill movement which questioned corruption came into being and the Right to Information Act put to place as these were initiatives which empowered the common man, the people ,the Indian who bears the brunt of a good or bad government. I agree it might be too early to judge how AAP will govern or if they will they live up to their words but this is a new beginning for India. Most people expected AAP to lose out or barely scrape off few constituencies but the rude awakening was when it not only uprooted Congress from Delhi where it had stood firm for 15 years , it also left BJP shaken after all  AAP had a close sweep with the BJP( Wonder how long the “Namo” campaign will keep the Lotus from withering!). 

People from every strata are supporting and could feel a connection with the AAP, it is basically because the party and its leaders are common people who are just like any one of us( No big political legacy or Hindutva agenda). Then after the years of moral depravity in Indian politics when AAP showed that clean politics is possible and validated it with proof of the sources of their funds which in all these 66 years of Independence no party has even made an attempt to do(These parties still had the audacity to ask for the sources of AAP when it was clearly posted in their website, I guess that’s the way politics works- “Hey AAP I know your funds are declared publicly still I will bully you over it ! And don’t you dare question mine!”) . AAP also steered clear of caste and religion based politics and never banked on these issues rather voiced out the common problems like rising prices, women security and corruption were on focus. There was a ring of sincerity in their pitch unlike the false veil of concern that’s exhibited only when elections are round the corner.

And a factor which I quite liked in them was the contestants AAP had, all of them were educated ( I agree we have had few brilliant not so well educated politicians but education is critical )  and they also had separate manifestos for every constituency. This is quite refreshing after having seen constant statistics of uneducated politicians and people with tainted pasts being elected to important positions, the stand out point was when there was an accusation at one of the contestants he was removed the accused one ,instilling more confidence in the party. And another touchdown point was that even when Anna Hazare tore apart AAP, Mr.Kejriwal stood cool and reflected with respect to his mentor and saved us from the usual political drama .I may sound biased but I guess this is what lot many people feel ,we need a change and usually history has shown us that a quick surge in politics is like a fire cracker the energy and beautiful firework doesn’t last long but I have a good feeling about AAP (*fingers crossed*) .

Finally from the usual grunts of “you can’t do anything to stop corruption” ,”our country will never change”,” politics is the main reason for the nation’s state”, this rookie party has made us realize that each one of us can be the change we want in our country. If a party which is just 1 year old can strike a chord in the hearts and minds of the common man and resonate the change we wanted , I am sure it’s a new beginning and we are yet to see AAP in actual action. Lets hope that the jhadu (broom) cleans our nation and brings about a new era where you and me will not be tried to influence by manifesto's promising freebies but quality promises which will empower our nation . Jai Hind.

Now that was a serious post after my previous light hearted ones ,so do let me know your views on this post! Till then Keep that smile on your face and keep spreading the positive aura  J !