So, the election season is on.
There is a euphoria all across. It is all about whether, PM Modi will get a second term, or he will be replaced. Mind me, the replacement is possible in two of the three situations. NDA does not get enough seats to form the government, and opposition is at the forefront. NDA gets enough support within and outside the current umbrella, but Modi as PM is not acceptable to the supporting parties who are in a position to call the shots.
On campaign trail, PM Modi and his lieutenants are trying very hard to communicate to the masses on the achievements of the government. Also, tilting the balance on their favor using the other non-development factors such as security, sentiments of majority and so on.
Opposition is fragmented, have done the ties as much as possible. However, anyone can guess the situation post-election on the potential tie-ups. With respect to messaging, there is nothing new. There are lies, half baked truths, big bang promises and Modi bashing.
There is a role, Media is playing as well. They are running their own campaigns. Almost all of them clearly have some political affiliations. They are presenting the perspectives of their political bosses. It is the same topic, you would hear two different perspectives on two different channels. You will be convinced with one side if you do not hear the same story on the other channel.
Let Voter decide, is what you would hear on most occasions. Without being sarcastic, I just wished that each one of the voters were intelligent. I do not mean that they need to be academically qualified, but there is a need of education on elections and voting to masses. Every voter needs to vote based on their needs, the priorities; and not based on caste, religious preferences, or influence or favoritism.
But that's India. We have progressed in 70 years; and improved every election. More to come in the coming years. Democracy is here to stay.
