In the short term this trend is good. It shows that the common man is becoming aware of his rights and of the power each vote carries in a democracy. However in the long run the same voters will have to learn how to vote for the best candidate even if the candidate does not belong to the majority community. Without a gradual change to this awareness, democracy and government in India will not attain adulthood. Am I sounding like Kuldip Nayar? :) Mind you, I have not touched on secularism.
Bharat B <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Saurav Pathak on Assamnet: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >..... and lately, tea garden voters have begun prefering tea garden candidates. so there is a consolidation going on in that direction too. the assamese leaders eating off the backs of tea garden votes (either from the congress or elsewhere) will soon be a thing of the past...
******* Good observation Saurav. The exploiting of Kuli vote bank for Congress is over; it has started in Khumtai. Ali Kuli votes have nurished Congress in Assam. Alis have already formed UMF. Now Kulis are ready for their own candidates. Mazdur and non-mazdur congress leaders have exploted the Kulis for vote, but hardly done anything to uplift their condition. The new generation is educated and they are asking for fair share. Alis and backward classes deserted Congress in Bihar and UP. Mulayam, Laloo and Mayawati are their new leaders. If Kulis desert the Congress in Assam, it will be the end of Congress rule. I am sure Congress has learnt a lesson in Khumtai; we are going to see more of Tantis and Mundas like Alis and Hussains in Congress list. I think it is good for democracy.
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