Namo, Namo! It has become equivalent of Namaste in some sections of Indian society during these election times. Namo = Narendra Modi. After long time (nearly 20 years), one person has captured imagination, hope (and hatred on other side of aisle) in Indian politics. This reminds me US elections in 2008 when Obama ran for President. Every 5 years, there is biggest show on earth called Indian Elections when nearly 1 in 8 person on earth (815 million) have right o cast their vote and decide future of one of the most important country on earth. And the show normally carries on peacefully and reflects mood of country and generally create a viable government. Despite so much illiteracy, Indian voter have shown such level of maturity and intelligence which sometimes is missing in many developed countries. The elections which would start on Apr 7 wold finish by May 12 and counting would happen by May 16. By morning of May 17, most of the results would be out and next government formation would start.
I am strong supporter of Modi and BJP and they deserve at least one shot at central government after 10 years in opposition. My support is mainly due to development record Modi and other BJP governments have demonstrated at state levels. While BJP brings strong Hindu undercurrent, this election is all about effective government to enable development. India lost critical 5 years of sup-par growth and rampant inflation, corruption under current government. Current PM Dr. Manmohan Singh was completely in-effective in providing anything to people of India. In contrast Modi's authoritative/corporate style government is what India needs and deserves. I like the slogans "toilets first, temples later" because that's what India needs in 21st century. For last 60+ years, India could not provide basic amenities to her people due to ineffective governance. Time has come to change that.
Unfortunately western press (read Economist, WSJ and so on) is biased against Modi and BJP. In particular I was disappointed with editorial comment by Economist (I am not renewing my subscription to Economist).
While Modi's economic policy is not formally published yet, if his government just follows what he had done in Gujrat and repeat it across India, it could reap great returns and could be called as "Modinomics" similar to Japan's "Abenomics" and UK's "Thatcherism"
Looking forward to Modi becoming next Prime Minister of India!
Namo, Namo!
/Shyam
I am strong supporter of Modi and BJP and they deserve at least one shot at central government after 10 years in opposition. My support is mainly due to development record Modi and other BJP governments have demonstrated at state levels. While BJP brings strong Hindu undercurrent, this election is all about effective government to enable development. India lost critical 5 years of sup-par growth and rampant inflation, corruption under current government. Current PM Dr. Manmohan Singh was completely in-effective in providing anything to people of India. In contrast Modi's authoritative/corporate style government is what India needs and deserves. I like the slogans "toilets first, temples later" because that's what India needs in 21st century. For last 60+ years, India could not provide basic amenities to her people due to ineffective governance. Time has come to change that.
Unfortunately western press (read Economist, WSJ and so on) is biased against Modi and BJP. In particular I was disappointed with editorial comment by Economist (I am not renewing my subscription to Economist).
While Modi's economic policy is not formally published yet, if his government just follows what he had done in Gujrat and repeat it across India, it could reap great returns and could be called as "Modinomics" similar to Japan's "Abenomics" and UK's "Thatcherism"
Looking forward to Modi becoming next Prime Minister of India!
Namo, Namo!
/Shyam
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