Modi is now taller than most of leaders in post-independence India. He is bigger and stronger than the man who gave himself Bharat Ratna and his daughter who created a new nation.
While Modi used the Nehru-Gandhi historical references towards his election campaign, we never thought that the man was readying himself to measure against the biggest names in recent past. There we are, Modi is Prime Minister in a Presidential type election and almost all institutions, federal or state are at his disposal.
Let’s talk about the Institutions first. In his first term, Supreme Courts’ senior most judges revolted, Army has been called Modi ki Sena, Election Commission has suppressed dissent, the newspapers have been threatened by National Security Act, the RBI bowed to wished of Government and Opposition of any sort has been cited out as anti-national.
At present we have a clear enemy in Pakistan, a frenemy in China and have no idea on our relationship with other SAARC neighbours or US or Russia. India has definitely paved way for transactional relationships with most countries with no emotional bonding baggage.
The entire Idea of India is already that of Modi, with another – stronger term we will have more Modi in India and all her aspects. Much like Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore or Xi of China – all our lives are about to be modelled in ways of Modi.
…and that might not be a bad thing
India has always craved for a strong leader, and stronger leaders have always had a positive impact on India. From five year plans to dissolution of East Pakistan, all have come through because the leadership at helm didn’t hesitate.
With 24 hours of the results Pakistan is already concerned that India may remove special status for Kashmir in Indian constitution and the world is rushing to greet Indian PM.
In the world full of strong men like Putin, Xi, Abe, Trump – Modi is certainly a figure that can drive all through uncertain times. As questions of Iran, OBOR etc stare at us
Then there is the condition of Indian economy. An opening of treasury coffers is enough to kick start the business activity, but that is not possible as GST is still not earning enough. Taxmen are already knocking on every door they can, but its not helping. In these conditions, country needs to buy bonds – and we have the best sales man in Modi.
You can raise any question, the answer to it will invariably be the will of Nation and that is already codified under the leadership of Modi
