The General Elections of 2014 was unique in character with the BP winning superbly. Many would describe it as a win by the 'Modi Wave'; Mr Modi did display an energetic çampaign, and the elections were more of a 'Presidential Type of Elections'; so vibrant was his personality. Others will perhaps blame it on the non-functionality of the Congress, the series of scams, and the non governance of the Manmohan Singh government. Still others would perhaps blame it on Sonia Gandhi and a misfit in Rahul Gandhi personality as a leader.
Whichever way the opinion goes, one cannot ask for the 'acche din' to come soon, however much Mr Modi tries, granted that he is going in the right direction or not. There are hurdles created by the previous govt for Modi to surpass; and then his new economic policies will take time to show results. One must not forget that it is better to have governance than nth to have governance at all!
But what is appalling is the silence of Mr Modi in matters he should have been promptly vocal about. The people want him to speak out with the same vigour that he used during electioneering! There are certain matters where he should have interceded into at the correct time and place.
Gauging public opinion in serious matters is important; this is a two way principle; you cannot shut down one end, and expect to receive information from the other!
The opposition also has it's part to play. In India, being in the opposition means opposing everything the govt tries to do! This should not be the case. Both the government and the Opposition have a constructive part to play (as is the case in most developed nations); both have a duty to the people and the nation's progress. Being a vibrant Opposition is okay, but being vibrantly foolish in opposing is another and a less sensible matter. There are issues where the Opposition and the Government have to come together for the sake of progress, cutting across narrow selfishness and ridiculous foolishness, or petty gains!
Perhaps we do have to wait for the good times to come!
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