Ground Reality

                                Chankayas of contemporary politics descended on erstwhile Patilputra on big Friday - Nov 20,2015- when Poster boy of the emerging opposition unity in the world’s most populous democracy Nitish Kumar took reins of the populous Bihar state for the fifth time.  The winner Grand alliance (GA), better known as “Mahgathbandhan” in Hindi,in a deft move, had organized the Grand show to send a message to the Narenadra Modi Government at the center that the Opposition leaders,cutting across party lines,are coming together,and things will  be tough for the Ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in near future. Though the occasion was a celebration, but it had its own political significance.Many ace politicians were there to gauge potential of the GA to roll out as opposition camps’ bandwagon in months to come.  NDA allies like Shiv Sena , currently...

It may sound like an unsolicited advice, but it is high time to do so.Country’s Ruling dispensation hold reins and make or mar its overall progress . India’s unity in diversity cannot be put on stake for parochial political gains by any one -in the ruling side or opposition .Way attempts were made to polarize the society in the Hindi heartland state of Bihar ,bordering some big states like UP  and West Bengal ,was quite deplorable. It is not the time for the blame game but action.   We must all salute wisdom of Biharis who did not allow such designs to flourish and all voted quietly without reacting to any provocation. It matters little who voted whom ,but secrecy of ballots and peace at booths was maintained by them. Pollsters were off the mark. It was Delhi assembly Polls like situation. Some Media personalities did not dither an inch on their assessment of the ground reality. An eminent columnist in the Times of India had predicted the NDA’s route months befo...