Last Thursday will go down in history as one of the darkest days for our democracy. There could be nothing more shameful and deceitful than the proposal of merger of four Rajyasabha members of TDP with BJP. The question here is not switching loyalties, since “Ayaram, gayaram” concept is not new. Congress encouraged it and it appears BJP is taking it forward at a much faster pace. In what way is it a different or principled party, I don’t know. The question here is about ethics which BJP and its camaraderie boast about. This latest development of Thursday is nothing but a clear threat to democracy and its a big challenge to the Chairman, Venkaiah Naidu as well. No doubt it’s a big set back for CBN and TDP, but it’s a clear case of political opportunism for survival. Mr. Sujana Chowdhary and CM Ramesh both are facing very serious criminal cases, and it’s not that BJP is not aware of their dubious deals. But as I know this act of BJP may not be of much use as Ramesh and Chowdhury are industrialists, TG Venkatesh also is an industrialist but he must be having little political clout in his home district, while Garikapaty is a Telanganite. By admitting them they feel, they are out of being hounded by Central Agencies investigating into their deals, and the day is not far off, the agencies may come out with the plea that they don't have any evidence, and they may be freed.
The recent statements of the ruling dispensation, after assuming office, raised hopes of a refreshing new era. However, this crossover, confirms that political morality remains as low as ever. The BJPs dire need for a majority in the upper house is understandable but not at the cost of democratic principles. There is an immediate need to revisit the anti-defection law. People have very high expectations about the second innings of the present government, when there are core issues such as faltering economy, and agriculture, and I was under the impression that BJP will encourage healthy democratic practices. But I wonder what signal does the party want to give the nation by accepting highly tainted politicians. BJP has demeaned its image by itself. But as I understand, the party’s political priorities overrule, honour and decency in public life. All that matters to it, is the numbers game. And it doesn’t have it in Rajya Sabha to push its hidden agenda. And it doesn’t appear, that it is looking at “one nation one election, but it’s blatantly and outrageously pursuing “one nation and one party” theory. Earlier it used to say “congress mukth Bharat" but now it may be planning “opposition mukth BJP”
The recent statements of the ruling dispensation, after assuming office, raised hopes of a refreshing new era. However, this crossover, confirms that political morality remains as low as ever. The BJPs dire need for a majority in the upper house is understandable but not at the cost of democratic principles. There is an immediate need to revisit the anti-defection law. People have very high expectations about the second innings of the present government, when there are core issues such as faltering economy, and agriculture, and I was under the impression that BJP will encourage healthy democratic practices. But I wonder what signal does the party want to give the nation by accepting highly tainted politicians. BJP has demeaned its image by itself. But as I understand, the party’s political priorities overrule, honour and decency in public life. All that matters to it, is the numbers game. And it doesn’t have it in Rajya Sabha to push its hidden agenda. And it doesn’t appear, that it is looking at “one nation one election, but it’s blatantly and outrageously pursuing “one nation and one party” theory. Earlier it used to say “congress mukth Bharat" but now it may be planning “opposition mukth BJP”
