Arvind Kejrival and his party (AAP) came to the governing
seat of Delhi, promising an alternate form of government. Their propositions
and fight against corruption was particularly attracted to Delhi middle class, who
are tired with normal politics of India’s political behemoths. It was a dream
run for the party in last assembly elections, they came second pushing Congress
to third. What more, even sitting CM lost her seat. Without an element of
doubt, it was a dream run for AAP, even though they failed to achieve majority on
their own.
Now, after 48 days of high decibel action sequences, AAP is
on their way out following the failure of Jan Lokpal bill in Delhi assembly. As
each and every statement made by APP party members and their opposition was
chewed and re-chewed in every news channels (except probably in DD News!!!) I
am not going to discuss those things again. Was Kejriwal right in his decision
to resign? Only people of Delhi can tell; I can only comment that, if he can come
back with a higher tally then this will indeed turnout to be a good stroke.
One thing is there, if Kejrival and AAP can increase their
number of representatives in Delhi assembly in next elections then they are
going to redefine the way political parties are operating in this country.
Parties may be forced to go local, a habit they left probably after independence
movement!!! They may be forced to reveal their sources of income; politicians and
bureaucrats will think hundred times more before engaging in corruption (ofcourse
they may come up with new methods), they might be forced to live up to the
promises they gave to the people.
Bad side is, political parties may not be able to take any
hard economic decisions; government purses may remain open for populist programs;
electronic media may turn out to be the key for winning more votes; importance
of an issue may not be decided by its effective impact but how electronic media
see it…
Whatever it may be. The best thing happened to AAP is, they
never feared about (atleast they didn’t show) losing power. Hence, outside supporters
find it difficult to control the party or government. An interesting learning
point for next coalition government in Delhi and many other state governments. Government
is answerable to the people whom they represent.
Sajeev.
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