CONGRESS PARTY - A wave poised to sweep!

Congress Party by dint of being a national party has always evoked profound respect, love and admiration by the India’s millions all over the country.  Further, having been responsible for steering the course of the nation in a most expedient manner, the party is always cherished as a pride of the nation in which people of all categories can repose trust.

 

Indian National Congress assisted by a number of likeminded regional allies have been managing the government single handedly and single mindedly without airing differences that might inherently exist within them by virtue of their being followers of different parties with specific agenda, goals or ideals.  However, throughout the last nearly five years, the alliance has managed to forge ahead with the singular aim of achieving progress of the nation and advancement of people.

 

It has always been the endeavour by Congress Party to carry people along on harmonious lines despite serious differences cropping up time and again from alliance parties and partners including the opposition.  Moreover, despite frequent instances of anarchy and chaos indulged in by its own people, the government has never thrown up its hands fed up of the mayhem the people themselves have been indulging in time and again, under one plea or the other. 

 

Hitherto, Congress Party has never laid the blame for constant bickering by opposition, hold up of proceedings in parliament or the citizens themselves taking to streets with intent to stall progress made by the nation through unstinted efforts by the government that is constantly awake to people’s aspirations and problems.

 

Today the same nation has made huge strides to be acknowledged the world over as an impregnable fortress of democratic values besides being capable of hoisting Common Wealth Games, Asiad and like international events which project the nation as a formidable force to reckon with.

 

All the developments which took place during the last many decades since becoming independent have been the outcome of hardwork and neat execution by Congress Party which was nurtured to its existence by people of eminence, dignified people who had a dream to see India on top of the world map. 

 

However, the country was never free from high-handedness by vested interests and people who savoured freedom yet preferred luxury and comfort to commitment and hard work. 

There is no denying the fact that ever since freedom was wrested from the British India has been making steady progress on all fronts by huge strides, step by step and the end result of which makes India today a force to reckon with both domestically as also internationally. 

 

Years of yearning by renowned and dignified people of eminence, who streamlined a path to enable the nation bloom in the horizon of a new dawn, a new age and a new era with minutely planned strategy for development, have all borne immeasurable fruit.  And Congress Party too has ensured the culmination of the nation to achieving a stage of excellence for the entire world to stand in awe of such fast paced progress which India has been making ever since its independence. 

 

Even today the inheritors of the land namely the Indian National Congress is forging ahead under Smt. Sonia Gandhi with a closely knit team of Congress Party functionaries and workers under the stewardship of Shri Rahul Gandhi, diligently giving the nation a clear direction which will definitely tell on the future of India and its people.

 

A democratically elected government under the able guidance of Congress Party functionaries and officials fully capable of managing the affairs of the nation, is today well entrenched in the saddle, which government and party are fully capable of safeguarding the tomorrow of the nation. 

 

UPA (United Progressive Alliance) government today holds a vibrant majority and the government is in total control of the ill-conceived motives of a fading opposition working in tandem with the disruptive forces behind the veil of a thrust against corruption. 

 

The Opposition has infact thrown up many slogans against Congress Party and Congress Government with allegations of corruption, price rise and mismanagement, which will be discussed in detail during the course of time.  However, Congress Party denies all such allegations as a ploy by its adversaries to capture power by hook or by crook.  These were also the issues raised by the main Opposition Party namely Bhartiya Janata Party during their gathering in Indore [Madhya Pradesh] on Sunday 28^th July, 2013. 

 

Evidently, the panic so created within the minds of the BJP may be construed as the existence of some kind of wave in favour of Congress Party, fearing which the BJP is eager to confront such popular slant. Indeed, Congress Party and Congress Government have in a closely knit fashion worked hard for the progress of the nation but the menace from the main opposition and stray elements have been hampering the government from going ahead with well designed and ably worked out schemes intended for the welfare of the nation and people.

 

Incidentally, the random few unscrupulous and corrupt elements bent on destroying the peace of the land have been taken to task by a determined government which has not allowed a let up in the progress the nation for the past couple of years.  These include the chaos let loose by Kisan Baburao Hazare and Arvind Kejriwal, both of whom the government determinedly made lie low for fear of their losing their own reputation.

 

Moreover, the Indian majority stands firmly behind the government and every one strongly denounces the disgruntled hooligans that keep on creating hurdles against the efforts being put in by government for carrying forward the aspirations of people and nation to a stage of excellence. 

 

No doubt despite all the mayhem being created by the opposition and stray elements the process and functioning of government and the works related to development, though suffered a great deal, have been going on in full swing the result of which is there for all to see! 

 

The government at the centre is active and decisive with a firm will to establish a corruption-free society. However, there are hurdles that need to be tackled through legal process and procedures by keeping the prestige of the nation and dignity of people in mind. There are areas which need to be preserved from prying eyes of foreign countries, others which need to be kept away from ordinary public and then to clear the hassles for ridding the nation of evil forces at work will need to be done cautiously without stepping on to the rights and privileges of people at different levels.

 

Every democratically elected government functions within the framework of trust and confidence. And every citizen must abide by the norms, laws or by-laws of discipline and confidence, reposing trust in the same measure for the sake of larger interest of the millions for whom the government is striving to bring about an exemplary period of advancement.

 

Accordingly, the primary responsibility of every citizen is to abide by the norms, laws or bylaws of discipline by extending a hand of cooperation to the government. However, the present day mob has unevenly twisted the values and ideals of democracy to press for their arbitrary and unilateral demands without heeding the presence of government put in place.

 

Agitation within the periphery of democracy ought to be suggestive and constructive for the government but stretching the rights and opportunities granted to people to extreme levels is making a mockery of the very Constitution adopted by the nation for a self rule by way of democracy.  This attitude does not augur well for a democratic nation (India) aspiring to be a super power.

 

Incidentally, such approach only favors the extremists or unsocial elements. It amounts to harboring mistrust towards government or looking the other way, while the extremists gain a free hand to move about unchecked.

 

People have a notion that the government is there to work magic and they hold a constitutional right to hammer down their demands. This manifests scant regard for priorities, bypassing of general good and future of the nation.

 

If the public cannot see eye to eye with the government, if the public cannot put forward their points of view across the table by simultaneously allowing the government to legislate with due regard for the entire nation, it would imply a certain amount of disregard for values that matter namely honesty, reality and truth. 

 

Invariably, at the very drop of a hat, the mob runs amuck looking for scapegoat and the only one they pick out to pour forth their fury is the government! Thanks! Had there been no government, imagine the number of innocent human beings who would have fallen victims to such treachery by these extremist-tainted mob who would leave no stone unturned to bury their ire taking a heavy toll in its wake. 

 

Where exactly are we right in our intentions that the determined extremists are not? How do we distinguish ourselves as peace loving citizens, but miserably fail to compromise with day to day problems arising out of our own culpability and place the onus on the government? If everyone attempted to do some soul searching for the causes and reasons for the unfortunate incidents, we might as well find ourselves at both ends i.e. the perpetrators of the act as also the victims! 

 

The prime responsibility of people is to trust the government, abide by laws and norms of discipline and extend a hand of cooperation. No amount of control can ward off the extremist elements if people look the other way. There is no magic wand and if people harbor mistrust about their own rulers, such a situation can only favor the terrorists, hence the blasts!

 

People have a notion that the government is there to work magic and they have the constitutional right to hammer down their demands. They exhibit scant regard for priorities, the general good and future of the nation. It implies that we are unable to see eye to eye with honesty, reality and truth. To be precise, we lack in judgment. In our quest for a scapegoat, we frantically run around like headless cock to let our fury go at the first name that strikes uppermost in our minds.  And the closest and the easiest prey happen to be the government! Thanks! 

 

Had there been no government, how many innocent people would have become victims of our inordinate fury and light headed justifications to make scapegoat of, owing to our narrowing patience?  How our response to day to day problems resemble so closely with that of the extremists, who make use of our lesson for their experience! Incidentally, they are a step ahead of us by way of “attitude” in that they at least own up responsibility for the dastardly acts so committed!

 

While the extremists counter our peace loving attitude with deafening blasts to create record mayhem, we (meaning the mob or rampaging public) do the like by slamming the government.  We ignore the fact that the government too consists of human beings like ourselves very much of the category of our own set up.   Like simpleton we ignore the daily occurrences of corruption in courts, government departments and at cross roads of everyday day life.   We forget the unscrupulous manner in which we cheat our neighbor (nay, even our relative when it comes to property and bulk buck matters), rob the government of the tax due there and commit irregularities in the most sophisticated manner.  Yet we see corruption in others, in the very government that is striving for our betterment or even people who do not fall within our circle.

 

We care a hoot when pot-bellied gentlemen in government departments [they constitute salaried people like the mob or general public] demand that we dole out huge amounts in return for favors which otherwise would have been loathe in coming in the normal course.  Our contention is that such nefarious activities do not fall under purview of corruption.   But when the likes of Hazare followed by Kejriwal or Ramdev raise a banner of revolt in the name of ‘Corruption’, we make the government a ‘scapegoat’ and eagerly demand our pound of flesh. Our responsibility ended the moment we uttered our judgment on government.  That settles our final verdict whether the government ought to stay or go. The next time an election comes round the corner, we jump in to the fray for a seat.  And if by any chance we get elected, we act the same old way giving others their opportunity to make us the scapegoat.  So the life moves on and we with the blast ignited by the mob.

 

Where exactly are we right that the determined extremists are not who atleast acknowledge their guilt in defiance of all norms, carry out their errands with determination and then own up responsibility? Do we have an attitude to do some soul searching here or there and find ourselves any the different than the authors of Bombay or similar blasts?

 

When all is said and done, fortunately for the nation the responsibility of forming the government and the day to day administration came to be handed over to people of high caliber and reputation namely the very people who fought the British sacrificing many lives of people belonging to the Indian National Congress.  Incidentally, the founding fathers of the nation had a premonition regarding the repercussions of handing over power in to the hands of people who would misuse its liberty for personal attainment.

 

Incidentally, Congress Party is a consortium of elite people from all sections of society, people belonging to different faiths, people speaking different tongues, people adopting different customs, cultures, habits, moods or feelings.  Yet, unlike the regional and communal parties, Congress Party in a very special and conclusive manner portrays that singular image capable of dispelling from the minds of all and sundry that undue fear of an individual ever becoming victim of high-handedness, neglect, prejudice, partiality or deprivation.     

 

What makes Congress Party unique in every sense?  What enables Congress Party strike a rapport with people of every hue, of diverse attitude, divergent approach, contradictory mentality, varying perceptions, fluctuating temperaments and converging directions?  What makes Congres Party symbolize that centrifugal force at which everyone’s rage too gets directed?  What makes Congress Party a focused target for opposition by every other party, national or regional, communal or communist, biased or prejudiced, individual or collective and mediocre or advanced?

 

What makes the officials, functionaries, workers and supporters of Congress Party reveal that outward glow of inward shine, that dint of unreservedness, a blend of bliss-like liveliness, universality of attitude and a semblance of gracefulness?

 

Flexibility of view, stand-point, approach, focus and execution is the forte of Congress Party which makes the party, its leaders, party functionaries, its office bearers and party workers convey an enduring appeal among its adversaries, opposition parties and the nation as a whole.  The party maintains a show of equanimity with all who come across its path that is laid out with a distinct show of earnestness to achieve that excellence which ought to make all citizens and people stand out prominent as a unique nation.  The party has a constant thrust and focus in all its endeavours with a determined will to ameliorate the sufferings and hardships endured by its people. 

 

Even so, what clinches that strong appeal from people towards Congress Party in a particular way is the charisma exhibited by one and all.  What in effect could have made this party especially different from others?  A genuine pride!  The pride of having been shepherded by none other than charismatic leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Smt. Indira Gandhi, Shri Rajiv Gandhi and today these same people take pride in saluting that one lone female personality with tremendous grit and determination, who single handedly steered the nation to keep the flocks together under the banner of Congress Party.

 

Smt. Sonia Gandhi is today the UPA Chairperson managing the government under Congress Party.  She was named the third most powerful woman in the world by Forbes Magazine in 2004 and was ranked 6^th in 2007.  In 2010 Smt. Sonia Gandhi ranked 9^th as the most powerful person on the Planet by Forbes Magazine. She was also named among the Times 100 Most Influential People in the World during 2007 and 2008.  The New Statesman of Britain listed Smt. Sonia Gandhi as the 29^th among “The World’s Most Influential Figures” in the year 2010. 

 

In effect, Smt. Sonia Gandhi has equaled or suapassed the charisma held by her Mother-in-Law Smt. Indira Gandhi as the greatest personality in India as also around the world.  Indeed Smt. Sonia Gandhi has not only achieved laudable reputation but even a world renown in the most exemplary and effective manner. She made the nation proud, she made Congress Party proud and the world too stands overawed and wide-eyed at the manner in which this lady of shine reflected the glow of party to overshadow the nation with a living charismatic personality.  A sublime miracle for party, people and the nation to behold!

 

Indeed it is the charisma within the leaders who founded the party which emboldened the party workers and followers to strive forward without fear or favour!  Charisma which made the founding fathers of the party to stand united for this long.  It is that very charisma which gets translated in to large heartedness among its followers.  That show of charisma which blooms both inside the party workers as well as towards others who come in direct contact with the party.  Congress Party has been blessed to have high profile leaders with noble blood within them which, as a matter of fact, makes them portray that show of devotedness towards the nation and its people.

 

Congress Party possesses the necessary skill.  It has the necessary input, people of element, people with experience and people with vision. They are genuine Indians who carry along with them the entire nation with a focused mind and resolute determination.  They celebrate during moments of their joy but are in the forefront to take on adversaries when challenged by the foe and lend their hand of support in time of gloom. 

 

Can a nation like India find better people on earth than the ones who carry the hand symbol for a party and enable the national tricolor flutter in the skies waving its colours of orange, white and green!  The orange colour depicting courage and sacrifice; white standing for truth, peace and purity, and green depicting prosperity with the ashoka chakra reminding people of the laws of righteousness.  Congress Party has always safeguarded the national flag which symbolizes the image of over 1.3 billions of its citizens? 

 

Congress Party is not merely a national party.  It is an international emblem as well.  Strategically the world identifies Congress Party as the core of Indian culture.  Congress Party is an all encompassing identity professing secular values, religious tolerance and upliftment of downtrodden with a determined resolve to settling all disputes or differences that may arise amicably and through peaceful means. 

 

Congress Party is viewed by outside world as the supreme force behind formation of governments in India year after year, term after term and era after era.  For the outside world Congress Party is an everlasting emblem portraying the shine of an unending chain of successes which make India stand out prominent as the largest democracy with a distinct show of oneness even in the face of an unending chain of diversities in its features. The world professes this fact and India on its part nods in acknowledgement as a mark of profound salutation to people who made India proud.

 

Indeed Congress Party was, is and will be always remembered as the torch that will carry the flame of invincible power to set the world alight for India to be one day counted as a nation second to none.  The architect of such a stunning victory will be none other than the one and only Congress Party.  In its electoral rolls there will always be a long line up of even the billionth Indian ever to have been born to proclaim himself not only as an Indian, but rather to affirm his identity as a devoted worker of Congress Party.  And history will proclaim the day, year, generation and era of such Indianness to proudly identify itself as the Congress Party era.

 

Congress Party has established roots in all four corners of India and its renown extends to every nook and corner of the world.  

Congress Party has a registered presence all over this vast country.   The followers of Congress Party deem it their bounden duty to lavish their wholeheartedness for the growth of people and the country.  The party has been unanimously forging ahead under a government set up by it with the cooperation of its like-minded allies.  However, there are teething troubles which need to be attended to.  There are priorities which have to be taken care of.  And primary among them being the uncalled for interference by segments of the very part and parcel of the government, which in effect, deem it their authoritarian right to poke in to the affairs of the government. 

 

Should Constitution allow such high-handedness?  Or should the government act defiant to such manoeuvres and enact laws to curb such interference. Here is hard cash – take it or leave it!  But for now one must take a brief pause.

A brief note on the awe and gloom generated by autonomous institutions and bodies but with special reference to the role of Courts – higher and lower – right up to the Supreme Court.  Will come back for such an assessment.

 

Awake India!  Awake all.  Awake the young. Awake old.  Rise up to a new age.  Awake with a ray of hope.  Congress Party, the trusted ones of the dignified days of freedom struggle, the elite of Mahatma Gandhi’s chosen guild, the chosen ones of the independent India which stood undeterred to steer the nation clear of hurdles under a charismatic leader in Smt. Indira Gandhi followed by a dignified icon in Shri Rajiv Gandhi and which India made giant strides to this very day under the spectacular guidance of Smt. Sonia Gandhi is beckoning you to assert yourselves forthright. 

 

It was Congress Party all the way from the British era right up to this very day that stood to listen to your voice, to answer your call, to rejoice at your deliverance from foreign rule, hearken to your call in peril, your call in distress and your call to act which it did to your heart’s content.  Congress Party is the one only voice of sanity and choice of a new age that can best be defined as the independent India.

 

There are areas within the Constitution which need a re-look.  That can be undertaken only if the party has the requisite majority to deal with dissent.  India has arrived at the portal of a new age, a new era and a new century which must get translated in to action and the action need to percolate in to a new life.  A life that should portray a new India of advanced vision. 

 

You all strengthened the hands of Smt. Indira Gandhi, Shri Rajiv Gandhi and yea – that of Smt. Sonia Gandhi too.  You deserved your choice and Congress Party stood the ground to deal out your due, your justice and your vision.  Today the same nation and party is calling upon the teeming millions of an independent India.  Rise up ye people,  Rise with one voice and stay and stand firm with the one only hand that has always been extended at moments of your needy hour – stand with your party at this hour of need to hoist the tricolor with pride now and for all times to come!

 

Let Congress Party be your choice.  Congress Party made you proud.  Congress Party allowed you a joyride in to a 21^st century era of technology.  He who accompanied you to the Y2K has been snatched cruelly but a young, true and righteous visionary is already at the portal of 2014 ready to take charge.  Enable crown the young Indian so that with Congress Party the whole of India would sing the praise of  excellence in every sphere now and for years to come.

 

You all strengthened the hands of Smt. Indira Gandhi, Shri Rajiv Gandhi and yea – that of Smt. Sonia Gandhi.  You deserved your choice and Congress Party stood the ground to deal out your due, your justice and your vision.  Today the same nation and party is calling upon the teeming millions of an independent India.  Rise up ye people,  Rise with one voice and stay and stand firm with the one only hand that has always been extended to your needy hour – stand with your party at this hour of need to hoist the tricolor with pride now and for all times to come!