Is it going to be Modi vs Congress?

Is it really going to be Modi vs Congress?

I have never penned down (typing, these days) my thoughts on politics, probably because of its very complex nature and also my lack of knowledge on the subject, nevertheless, it is never too late to make a start. Our politics is as unique as our country and ergo it isn't surprising to see the existence of a political system that is insanely chaotic and full of debauchery in every aspect. Since the last few months, I have been witnessing a lot of hullabaloo about the corrupt Congress and the fractious BJP on social networking sites and more than the blame game, I am extremely surprised to see a humongous support for Narendra Modi. The series of scams and the egregious behaviour of the UPA ministers have not only made the ruling party unpopular but have also greatly assisted BJP in creating a huge fan base for Narendra Modi. Modi’s popularity has gathered so much momentum that most political pundits consider that the Modi factor will decide the fate of the upcoming elections.

Is it going to be Modi vs Congress? Is BJP so weak that they have to rely on the mercy of one Chief Minister? Does the presence of Modi overshadow veterans and seasoned ministers like Sushma Swarag and Arun Jaitley among others? Above all, we as a nation have become so vulnerable that we are willing to forgive a man who allegedly had a role in Gujarat riots. One must not forget that Narendra Modi is a member of RSS and by default it doesn't make him secular. India has always been hailed and praised for its secularism and unity in diversity, but gradually it is losing its glorious image, thanks to the extremists parties like Muslim league, RSS, Shiv Sena and MNS.

Keeping the Gujarat massacre aside, Modi has done a lot more for his state than any other Chief Minister has ever had for Gujarat. He is one of the few Indian Ministers who has never been accused of corruption. During his reign, Gujarat attracted a lot of foreign investments and he has successfully managed to curb corruption to win accolades. Modi is the first and the only Indian politician to have interacted with Netizens on Google+ through a live chat session.   One cannot deny the fact that he is one of the few ministers who has the aura and swagger to lead a country. His effervescent and vocal approach against the corrupt congress has won him many young followers, so much so, that majority of young Indians are hoping on him to change the face of the country that is marred by scams and social atrocities.

Congress on the other hand, is suffering because of Gandhi’s hegemony and imperious nature. The Congress High Command only seems to exist on the paper and it is not the cabinet and Prime Minister who decide the fate of the country, but Sonia Gandhi. Manmohan Singh combines all the attributes of Mahatma’s Three Monkeys and never ever an Indian Prime Minister has had such a low profile. UPA has not only failed to curb corruption, but it has also miserable failed to give security to Indian women. Frankly, they don’t hold any moral right to run the country, if they can’t provide safety and security to the taxpayers. Congress dug its own grave when they resorted to lathi charge and force on women protesting against rape at The Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Congress would need more than a miracle to save them and the country would need more than a Narendra Modi to realize its dreams and hopes.