The outcome of the polls in Karnataka reveals political blabbering cannot influence the minds of the voters. Voters want development, nothing but development. BJP reduced Karnataka to a farce when its leaders squabbled for power among themselves. The party dug its own grave in the state. It will take several years for the party in the state to come out from where it had been laid. India is a vast country. Narendra Modi rhetoric could not dent the aspirations and expectations of the masses. BJP leaders must learn a lesson from Karnataka elections. Hindi heartland issue cannot be applied in the South, the East and the North. The party had faced similar onslaught in the hands of rivals when elections were held in Himachal Pradesh and Manipur in particular and other states in NE region as a whole. Karnataka results forecast what is in store for the Congress party. It is likely Congress party may emulate the record set by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, when the party led by him stormed to power continuously for three terms since 1952 until his death. Since then no political party had been able to win continuously for three terms at the centre. Congress party is now in upbeat mood. Therefore the question being asked now is will the ruling party think of advancing the time for holding general elections. The answer is may be, may not be. Some more states are also going to polls this year. The think tank of the party might be applying their mind on the forthcoming assembly elections in some of the states including Delhi. Better side of the Congress party is its ability to remain in power against all odds. Common masses confide to the party’s ability to steer the country out of mess. That had been shown in the past. The country survived by mortgaging gold during the third front regime at the centre. That was the most unfortunate saga. From scratch the country is now poised to become super power. Foreign investors have shown willingness to invest in our country. This is not a mean achievement. It requires a herculean task. That was carried out. India had experimented non Congress Government at the centre. Situation prevailing now does not warrant further experimentation. Manipur, Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka had shown the road ahead. Should we dread the unknown path? No matter whether election time is advanced or not, Congress party as usual will see smooth sailing to power. Modi factor will not play important role in the general elections. Rather BJP, which has suffered dismal defeat in Karnataka, will think of keeping Modi out of leadership race of the party. Karnataka election results must influence the mindset of the blabbering class. Learn to respect the verdict of the voters.
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