I have been interacting in a few forums where many of the members are actively involved with either the left or the congress party. Some of the major points discussed there were
- Anna Hazzare is a passing phenomena
- People are stupid to think that Jan Lokapl will reduce corruption
- Apolitical movements will never be successful
- Anna Hazzare is a threat to democracy
- Anna Hazzare is a creation of the corporate media
- Anna Hazzare is a fascist
- He is supported by the CIA !!!
There were many other points against Anna Hazzare and his ways. The general tone of the discussion was against Hazzare and they seemed to be afraid of him and surprised at the support he is getting from normal people. It is not surprising that politicians hate Anna Hazzare, after all he stole the limelight from them.
We have seen strikes and Bandhs and it has come to a point where we dont care anymore. In Trivandrum there was a road block by DYFI and drivers were taking another route, no complains, no emotions neither support nor protest. People have gone totally indifferent towards political parties. Still 200 common people turned out at Vytilla in support of Anna Hazzare a few months back and that scares the normal politician.
The media is giving its full support to Anna Hazzare and thats also worrying the parties, they have been doing these kinds of protests and media seems to report it in a very boring manner, but when it comes to Anna Hazzare the reporter and journalists seem to find a new energy. Media is only looking for some news which people are interested in, today its Anna, tomorrow its someone else. But right now he is getting way more media attention than the cream of politicians out there.
The latest development is that the congress is now playing its cards correct, they are partially successful in establishing a connection between Hazzare and the BJP, I never liked the Swami with Hazzare, it surely gives out a wrong message. The damage is done, and congress and the political parties will surely overcome the Hazzare phenomena, if not congress then its BJP and the difference when it comes to corruption is nil.
Whatever these parties may say or do, Hazzare is successful in one thing, he showed to the entire world that change is still possible and people have not fully lost hope. Lets pray he succeeds in bringing about some change.
This guy, Kisan Baburao is blackmailing a democracy with a whole damn idea. WTF!! Obama has come out in support for this. – via Obama’s School for social networking. Twitter Town Hall spoke about ‘Jokepal’ and there were a couple of tweets hash tagged #lokpal. Are we gearing up for a civil war?
And, are we to redefine democracy as a system which is as bad as ‘kingship’ which prevailed till 18th century. Baburao Hazzare is the leader and there are many to follow. Its already a kinda parallel govt. running.
Comment by Praveen Varghese — August 22, 2011 @ 9:22 am
Offcourse. Anna Hazare proved so many things as .
1. Still its possible to make a change if there is a will
2. Age is not a factor if you need to contribute to the society
3.There are millions, have a mind with fire-pieces, only one spark needs it to grow on.
If this JanLokpal will be a success or not, this is a true lesson to all political parties that Common people are not donkeys!!..
Comment by jeevanism — August 22, 2011 @ 3:21 pm
True, this is a passing phenomenon. But the way, which is way out of Democracy, is a bit to be nervous about. I would have been supporting him if he came up with a political party and stood for election. For a hope, as a citizen frustrated with current political parties, I would have supported him. But, directly challenging democracy, and thinking of introducing some jan lokpal, I dont see the good! when the so called people elected council which we call as government itself have failed us, why are these people wanting to trust a new methodology with which new people will get opportunity to loot.
Not so late we will see him standing in elections, but after all this dhamakas I am not sure whether I should support or not!.
Comment by Sumit Asok — August 23, 2011 @ 11:25 am