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On turning 18, my father insisted that I get a voter’s I-card made. The only motive behind getting a Voter’s I-Card was that I should have a valid document to prove my identity!!! By now the Vajpayee government, along with its NDA coalition, had successfully completed its five-year tenure and India was once again gearing up for elections in 2004. And since now I had my Voter’s I-Card, I though of putting it to good use.
Staying in Lutyens Delhi, our locality belonged to the prestigious and prized New Delhi constituency. Known for its ‘elite’ nature and Sikh voters being the decisive factor, my constituency always witnessed lively contests. In 2004, standing from our constituency was Ajay Maken who as power minister played a key role in privatising electricity and bringing relief for the laid-back Delhi Vidyut Board. No guesses then that I had voted for this young and enterprising Congress man, as opposed to BJP’s veteran Jagmohan. Maken won hands down.
This time too, we saw frenzied excitement and energy. Congress has once again walked away with the top honours. Even the black shadows of Jagdish Tytler and Sajjan Kumar have not been able to turn the tide in BJP’s favour. The Tytler issue made me think that I knew very little about the 1984 riots on Sikhs and since I belonged to this minority community, I decided it’s time that I better know what happened 25 years back.
I got hold of the book “When a Tree Shook Delhi’ by Manoj Mitta and H. S. Phoolka. I was hooked from page one itself. It was such an intriguing book that in less than a day, I had completed it entirely. I felt deep revulsion toward H.K.L Bhagat, Jagdish Tytler and Sajjan Kumar.
I also felt a sense of betrayal as I had always claimed Rajiv Gandhi to be my favourite leader. A chance meeting with Mr Phoolka (he stays near my house) and learning about his great sacrifices made me wonder: why vote or Congress.
But then again, who says BJP is any better. If Congress was to be blamed for the 1984 riots, then BJP is equally responsible for the Godhra carnage. It’s just a matter of concluding which is worse of the two. Even though I was shocked with the revelations, my decision to vote for Congress remained intact. Afterall, 25 years is a long time and one needs to let things go. By letting issues to fester will only bring in deep sorrow and nothing more. Tragically, the current imbroglio does not seem to end. Solving it would be the big final laugh.
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Source : IIPM Editorial, 2008
An Initiative of IIPM, Malay Chaudhuri and Arindam Chaudhuri (Renowned Management Guru and Economist).
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Frozen in time and space
On turning 18, my father insisted that I get a voter’s I-card made. The only motive behind getting a Voter’s I-Card was that I should have a valid document to prove my identity!!! By now the Vajpayee government, along with its NDA coalition, had successfully completed its five-year tenure and India was once again gearing up for elections in 2004. And since now I had my Voter’s I-Card, I though of putting it to good use.
Staying in Lutyens Delhi, our locality belonged to the prestigious and prized New Delhi constituency. Known for its ‘elite’ nature and Sikh voters being the decisive factor, my constituency always witnessed lively contests. In 2004, standing from our constituency was Ajay Maken who as power minister played a key role in privatising electricity and bringing relief for the laid-back Delhi Vidyut Board. No guesses then that I had voted for this young and enterprising Congress man, as opposed to BJP’s veteran Jagmohan. Maken won hands down.
This time too, we saw frenzied excitement and energy. Congress has once again walked away with the top honours. Even the black shadows of Jagdish Tytler and Sajjan Kumar have not been able to turn the tide in BJP’s favour. The Tytler issue made me think that I knew very little about the 1984 riots on Sikhs and since I belonged to this minority community, I decided it’s time that I better know what happened 25 years back.
I got hold of the book “When a Tree Shook Delhi’ by Manoj Mitta and H. S. Phoolka. I was hooked from page one itself. It was such an intriguing book that in less than a day, I had completed it entirely. I felt deep revulsion toward H.K.L Bhagat, Jagdish Tytler and Sajjan Kumar.
I also felt a sense of betrayal as I had always claimed Rajiv Gandhi to be my favourite leader. A chance meeting with Mr Phoolka (he stays near my house) and learning about his great sacrifices made me wonder: why vote or Congress.
But then again, who says BJP is any better. If Congress was to be blamed for the 1984 riots, then BJP is equally responsible for the Godhra carnage. It’s just a matter of concluding which is worse of the two. Even though I was shocked with the revelations, my decision to vote for Congress remained intact. Afterall, 25 years is a long time and one needs to let things go. By letting issues to fester will only bring in deep sorrow and nothing more. Tragically, the current imbroglio does not seem to end. Solving it would be the big final laugh.
For more articles, Click on IIPM Article.
Source : IIPM Editorial, 2008
An Initiative of IIPM, Malay Chaudhuri and Arindam Chaudhuri (Renowned Management Guru and Economist).
IIPM Best B-school
IIPM
IIPM Global B-School
IIPM Alumni Officially on Facebook
For More IIPM Info, Visit below mentioned IIPM articles.
Shahrukh khan to Host IIPM 4Ps Annual Business and Marketing Quiz
IIPM: History, and Founder Director Dr. M.K. Chaudhuri
IIPM New Delhi, The Indian Institute of Planning and Management, India
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IIPM - International
Business and Economy - India's Most Influential Business and ...
Rankings IIPM, The Indian Institute of Planning and Management India
Management Certification, IIPM India
(IIPM) Management Education Institute India
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