Acche din aane vale hain (good days are ahead)

I woke up early this morning because everyone in my home seemed so excited about the Parliament elections results. Normally I would not appreciate being disturbed in my slumber at 7.30 AM (considering I went to bed at 4.00 AM) but today I didn't mind that at all. Every Indian and probably a lot of other country people (considering the greetings that have flown over from the governments of US, UK, Israel, Australia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan) as well knew that today was an extremely crucial day in the history of India. Not only because it will decide which political party gains majority to form government, but also because it will decide the fate of one man (and in turn whole nation), Narendra Modi.

‘Narendra Modi’, (or NaMo) the name every Indian had on their lips today. He lead BJP (and NDA) to a historic win in the parliament elections today. Hardly there would have been any political party which had not taken his name, either in support or in protest. No matter who was contesting elections from whichever place, Narendra Modi found a place in their discussion one way or the other. Obviously when everyone is talking about one person, he must be damn important. Well, he proved that today. He is going to be the Prime Minister of the world’s biggest democracy.

The story of Modi’s rise is like a Bollywood movie, with so many twists and turns, high points and low points. How often do you see someone rise from abject poverty to the most important position of the country? Rarest of the rare, isn’t it? In a country where majority of population still resides in penury, a man from the very same ground rises to be the most powerful man of the nation, wow!! absolutely brilliant. This happens when there are those who still believe in the feudal system, and think it is their birth-right to head the country. Oh come on!! Mommy promised me if I be a good boy she will let me head the country for next five years, give this chair to me.

I wonder what happens to the people who were ridiculing the humble background of Modi? There were our very own political leaders who derided him saying what a ‘chai-wallah’ (tea-vendor) can do? The election results (read one tight slap on their face) must be hard to take in, Ouch!! Sorry did that hurt?

Everyone.. and I mean literally every political leader of the opposition had targeted him one way or the other. They had called him names, some really nasty ones I would not like to mention here (my family reads this blog). They had blamed him for practically anything that goes wrong in their life. Oh God! The power went off, all because of Modi, hunhhh…, my dog ran away to be with Modi after he said he has pity in his heart for puppies, foul! cheater! (maybe all this and even more allegations). Even the smallest political worker was either singing praises of him or (trying to) mock him. I guess one reason for bringing many small political parties together was that, they wanted to stop the “Modi wave”. Ooops the tide was too strong and they got swept away. And amidst all this constant bickering and opposition Modi rose.

He is definitely charismatic and possesses great P. R. skills. Plus being a marketer, I can’t help but admire his stupendous marketing techniques. His STP(segmenting, targeting, positioning) is impeccable. His slogans, his speeches, his one liners are "legen…wait for it…dary". My one and half year old niece cheerfully shouts “Abki baar, Modi Sarkaar” (this time it is Modi Government). His words even catch the fancy of a kid as young as her, which he appreciated in his victory speeches as well. I can’t help but remark he came, he spoke, he conquered.

He gave every Indian a reason to believe in the magic of democracy. In a country that is hit by corruption, destitution, unemployment and anarchy, Narendra Modi infused hope of a better tomorrow. Don’t believe me? Need facts and figures? Look at the bullish stock markets! His story teaches us that no matter how modest you begin but your efforts and determination can take you to your dream. He will definitely make into research books and case studies similar to the likes of leaders like Lincoln. The nation is jubilant and here is hoping that his words “Acche din aane wale hain” (good days are ahead) will prove true soon. Amen!

Sea of Hypocrisy

Hypocrites… I guess are one of the most abundant natural resources found in India. Virus and bacteria are probably the only ones above it in the list. Hypocrisy is omnipresent…Oh God !! you have big competition. Where do I look and not find hypocrites?? Nowhere… Well does that include you and me??? Well yeah maybe yes..maybe no…. I’m not being cynical about it but that’s how it is.

It’s only that the level of adulteration differs from one person to another…and so who would you call ‘good’ are the ones who are ‘better’ than the rest. Professional or personal front hypocrisy is pervading everywhere, everything. Educational institutes talk about building the future of students and what do they do? Kill it yeah…brutally murder it..well at least make a good attempt to murder it. If you are strong enough then survive on your own.

A professor of mine had rightly said that these educational institutes are the reflection of the society..if you are an irresponsible student then you are going to become an irresponsible employee and citizen. I guess this funda is not just applicable to students..its applies well to the management as well. The management plays with the future of students in a similar way as the government plays with the future of the citizens of the country. Wow!! What a playful lot of people, except for one tiny difference..the things they are playing are not non living but the dreams, aspirations and hopes of humans..but wait a minute…these things do not exist for such people.

At office…huge HR concepts are applied  to encourage employees but how many times do you come across a boss who is not ready to take credit of a junior’s work?? Not many times.. anyways backstabbing and all again is seen everywhere..please do whatever but don’t forget to keep a smile on your face…coz we are one happy family. (ohh gimme a break!!)

We see people around saying we so care for you darling..muah..muah…(this much sweetness…save the calories please!!) but what do they actually do?? Just give them one reason for your happiness and their sole purpose in life is to find ways to counter that..(wonder where did all that saccharine go??)

I don’t think I’m good enough to talk volumes about the political system and bureaucracy in the country. Naah baba I’m not that qualified!!! They have redefined the word hypocrisy!!! I guess I’m too amateur to write about the topic itself. It’s far too vast for me..mind boggling I tell you.. so here I am, I accept my incompetence to define or analyse this topic… I just say that this sea of hypocrisy is too vast and I see no piece of land amidst it.