07-30-2008, 04:23 PM
Dear Capt M Kumar,
The coming together of the Congress and the BJP may become a reality. This possibility can arise in case the third front, particularly the BSP gains in strength. Basically, the Congress and BJP may have a better working relationship than the Congress and the Left had till recently. As most of us have seen, in Indian politics no political formation or outfit is considered untouchable by their peers. It is only a matter of political expediency that dictates the formation of the coalition groups.
Today, we find Muslim political formations that are quite moderate in their outlook as well as formations having extreme views. This is precisely the reason that there are Muslim leaders and workers in almost all major political parties. The so called concept of Muslim vote bank is also fast fading and the same is the case with the caste vote Bank. We have already got a taste of the same in UP where BSP got elected with votes from across the society. The same is possible in most of the other States also barring a few exceptions.
However, to have this experiment work it will be necessary to persuade some of the regional leaders to join the main national level political parties. This would ensure that the main political parties are able to play a much more decisive role in the governance of the nation; as distinct from running a Government.
You may enlighten us further with your thoughts on the isse.
The coming together of the Congress and the BJP may become a reality. This possibility can arise in case the third front, particularly the BSP gains in strength. Basically, the Congress and BJP may have a better working relationship than the Congress and the Left had till recently. As most of us have seen, in Indian politics no political formation or outfit is considered untouchable by their peers. It is only a matter of political expediency that dictates the formation of the coalition groups.
Today, we find Muslim political formations that are quite moderate in their outlook as well as formations having extreme views. This is precisely the reason that there are Muslim leaders and workers in almost all major political parties. The so called concept of Muslim vote bank is also fast fading and the same is the case with the caste vote Bank. We have already got a taste of the same in UP where BSP got elected with votes from across the society. The same is possible in most of the other States also barring a few exceptions.
However, to have this experiment work it will be necessary to persuade some of the regional leaders to join the main national level political parties. This would ensure that the main political parties are able to play a much more decisive role in the governance of the nation; as distinct from running a Government.
You may enlighten us further with your thoughts on the isse.