Re: Indian Elections 2009
I agree that its a matter of perception, however one cannot deny that the development work in Gujarat has bettered the lot of both Hindus & Muslims. As for stifling the rights of minorities - what about the Sikh riots in 1984 ? The Congress govt had given tickets to the people responsible even in these elections, and it took a shoe thrown at the Home Minister for them to replace those candidates. ** We can keep debating about Kandahar, however dont forget that there were innocent people on the plane. Its easier to make judgements from the outside. ** I dont care what the party had to rely on to become a party of reckoning - I care more about what they do when they are in power. I have lived & worked in Congress ruled as well as BJP ruled states (including Gujarat), and have seen the difference first hand.
Development at what cost ??? Why just speak about the development in Gujarat. What happened in Rajasthan. Why was the BJP so unceremoniously voted out. As Victory rightly pointed out, Gujarat and Karnataka will develop because of the people. I live in Karnataka presently and I fully understand the kind of development work the govt is doing. It is just filling the pockets of the Mining Lobby. Nothing else.
I am not debating about terrorists being released for the safe return of the hostages. I am talking about the Home Minister who denied that he was in the know of the exchange. As the Home Minister what was he doing.