Here we are, post US and Bihar polls. Both provided cliff-hanger, neck-to-neck results and wholesome ‘entertainment’! Jokes apart, the results have far reaching impact on the world and Indian political scenario. Though US results are finally out, we will know if the incumbent will be out only by 20 Jan 2021. (the White House keys are still with him!) Recent Bihar/other poll results have conclusively proved Congress is on ventilator! Bihar polls also proved Exit-Pollwallas may soon exit from such polls. Next, it’s proved once again, more vote share and MLAs don’t make you a winner. Ask Tejaswi with 75 MLAs sitting in the Opposition while Nitish with 43 is the CM. Uddhav Thackeray and Devendra Phadnavis will vouch for it! Tejaswi must be ruing his decision to tie up with CC- comatose Congress!
It’s a fact Cong ate crow in Bihar! Though I am a well wisher of Cong, I am getting more and more disillusioned with Rahul Gandhi’s leadership capabilities. He’s proving it time and again! Obama is not off the mark in his assessment! It‘s high time Cong searched for an alternative to the reluctant leader and reinvent itself to regain people’s confidence or find a permanent niche in the dump yard of Indian political history!
Some of the cartoons were done last week but couldn’t upload earlier due to technical issues and might look slightly outdated. Nevertheless, in these days of no multiplexes or theatres etc denying us entertainment to relax our minds other than TV/PC, I have decided to include them. If they could add to the smile on your face in these tense times, they have served their purpose. If some of them might make you think of the ironies and contradictions of life and also the double standards of the powers that be/authorities, it will be an added bonus!
By criticizing Modi’s policies I don’t become anti-Modi. Similarly by criticizing Rahul Gandhi’s leadership inadequacies I don’t become anti-Rahul as some Rahul-Bhakts on Twitter feel and troll me. As I always say and I repeat, I am not pro any party/individual. I am pro Democracy/Constitution/peaceful co-existence and pro people-the actual flesh and blood Aam Aadmi! I believe every citizen of this country is an Indian and attempts to divide on the basis of religion/caste/region/class etc will be dangerous for peaceful co-existence and has the potential to turn India into another Syria! My main disagreement with Modi is for his hidden communal agenda. The day I am convinced he means what he says when he declares ‘Sab ka sath-Sabka Vikas’ and actually works towards it, things will change for the better-for everyone! Unfortunately, ground realities prove that he’s only announcement-happy: doesn’t ensure or has no real interest in follow-up!
Similarly, if Rahul Gandhi does introspect and realize he is not good enough to lead the once mighty Congress Party and regain it’s past glory and people’s trust, he should step aside and pave the way for a charismatic non Gandhi Cong leader and groom and support him/her to be the next PM. He could remain party chief and pick and chose able leaders to strengthen his hands to revive the party. Only a resurgent Cong and a PM figure who has the potential to match Modi’s charisma (Not Rahul-people don’t perceive him PM material) can help the Cong to offer a viable alternative and stop the Modi Juggernaut. Else it will remain licking its wounds perennially!
Corona is making a second coming! Loosening our guard will be asking for trouble. It comes in mild to most severe forms. So don’t take chances, take care and hoping for the best as always, Bye. Jai Hind!
PS: It has been quite a while since my last satire. You could expect one soon. More than Modi’s, Rahul’s performance of late could be the inspiration. Wait and see. Could be some others too. Too many are competing you know!
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