This blog is specially for those with interest in indian politics. Though my understanding of politics is few years old, but the current crisis or revival of BJP, suit to say has forced me to write my views on the patty having 'Hindutava' as core ideology.
With the current election defeat, BJP has now gone into crisis in regards to the Leadership. BJP has been in question for not having great leader since Mr. Vajpayee left the active politics. Mr. Vajpayee has been a great mentor for BJP. There were days when Mr. Vajpayee, Advani along with Govindacharya ( Former BJP president) took BJP to the new heights.
It is true that BJP had won the election in 1998 with its ideology 'Hindutava'. But now BJP can't hold that for long as people in India voting not based on relgion. BJP needs to understand that gone are the days when elections could have been won on the basis of religion. People of India now want development of their social life, more security, good future and not Ram Mandir.
Another thing BJP should do is to resolve the conflict the party top brass has. All the top leaders in BJP are fighting. They do not have any clear agenda of what they need to do to resolve the conflict. Party's top leaders should decide the leader with consent of all and support that leader (RSS may hep). BJP should try to project a secular face to lead the party. Shivraj Chauhan could be one.
Third but most important is the RSS. If BJP wants to be the party of todays generation, it needs to show that it is for all not only for Hindu but for Muslims also. That can then be agaist RSS who is not in favour of equal rights for Muslims. So, BJP cant leave RSS as 80 % of BJP workers are from RSS) and RSS will never allow BJP to move to secularism. Theory of 'soft Hindutava' is failed. BJP should move to 'Manavta' i.e humanity. I hope RSS is ok with this. Hindutava to Manavta.
BJP should also encourage young faces to step in and must form the peripheral of BJP. As more than 50 % of India is young, making this step would allow BJP to look young (image makeover). BJP should also come as strong oppostion with the issues such as inflation, development are hot today.
I hope you like it.
Happy reading!
2 comments:
It was nice reading ur article. I have following views:-
1. Hindutva :-
Hindutva is not only about following Hinduism, but it is about something more spiritual & eternal.
2. BJP's stand on Hindutva :-
It is sad that Hindutva as projected by BJP & RSS have been misinterpreted by Pseudo - seculars. Briefly, Hindutva can be linked with Patriotism & finding pride in one's religion.
3. Leadeship Crisis in BJP :-
In my view, at present, RSS is a party worthy of giving a strong leader in Mr Mohan Bhagwat. BJP needs to be merged with RSS & RSS needs to be made National Party with active involvement in politics.
Hope somebody likes it!
Mohit Sharma
But image of RSS is not of political party..its a group for social wellbeing of people...In politics, u need to be having political nature to win elections...There may be conflict if RSS handles BJP.....
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