Feb 4, 2015

Why are the elections in Delhi so important?

The Great Britain developed a mature political set up much before the rest of the world. Their King gave due space to his political advisors. The Judicial system, the Transport system, the Postal system and the Police evolved much faster. Their Army had a superior command and control system that infused unmatched discipline amongst the soldiers. Disciplne lead to better organisational skills. This discipline was copied by the companies and mercenaries that went about doing their business across the globe.

The British found India much too wanting in organalisation skills and unity. The subcontinent had a vast spectrum of cultures, religious beliefs and languages. They conquered the whole of it and developed the Administrative mechanism, the Railway network and the Canals. But to their utter dismay these developments united the bulky land into a huge elephant. They had no option but to leave India as it had become unmanageable for them.

Democracy got newly introduced in India and somehow it worked despite several shortcomings. The language, caste, religion and regional divides  are still major barriers in the path of unity. Independent institutions like the Election Commission have been greatly weakened by the vested interests. One can only hope that the hardcore religious organisations do not have their Cells operating in the Army.

Presently the people see a ray of hope in the AAM Admi Party. It is based on rational thoughts and humanitarian principles. The elections in Delhi could become a milestone towards true democracy. Now, the future course of our country rests upon the Delhi-wasis.