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May222007
Why Mayawati as CM could be a good thing…
The recent elections in UP have had the results that could be good for UP in more ways than one.
The first and foremost that there is no hung assembly in UP. Thus providing a chance to focus on other things than just survival politics that had become the headache of every party in power.I hope that BSP makes use of this opportunity to get some development work started and I mean not only at basic level but also some ambitious projects especially regarding electricity, water and roads.
Secondly, this election has proved to be a setback for divisive politics . BSP has demonstrated how the future belongs to those who work with an all inclusive attitude. Now all that the BSP needs to do is show a slight sign of good governance and deliver to an extent on their promises. They can then ensure themselves another term at the help of the affairs and possibly pave the road to Delhi.
Third and most important is the hope and dignity that the election brings to millions of Dalits in the country and UP in particular. Mayawati symbolizes the breaking of upper caste monopoly over power. This election is an important landmark and will go a long way in boosting the Dalit morale. Dalits all over the country can now stand with the belief that Yes it can happen. The lesson that they should learn from this is that they should follow what BabaSaheb told them i.e. Educate, Struggle and Unite. The recent decision by Mayawati to give reservations to poor among the upper caste is an amazing step. It wasn’t long ago when Kanshi Ram said the same thing. He was against reservations for Dalits. He believed that the Dalits should be in power and give reservations to upper caste. It is about time that the Dalit community tasted power. It remains to be seen that they taste the fruits of power as well.
So far Mayawati has shown great political acumen in reaching where she is today but there are a few things that might have to change in the years to come. For one there is no other leader in BSP other than her. There is no second generation leadership. She needs to groom the second generation leadership. She also would have to mend her autocratic ways to be more successful at the higher level.
All in all I am very hopeful that this is the beginning of a change in UP and the relationship of dalits to power.
A lot has been written about the election and Mayawati in the Blogosphere. I provide some links that are related.
Hindol Sengupta - Why I am afraid of Mayawati
Shivam Vij - On Why Hindol needn’t fear Mayawati
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Manish
001
1:56 pm
Very good informative analytical post.
I am impressed with the things you have mentioned in your blog, specially when the media is writing so much against the Mayawati.
KEEP IT UP!
politeindian
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4:26 pm
Thanks Manish
shambhu nath
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12:41 am
maya ji ka mantra
maya ji ka mantra ab u.p kee jyoti jalayegaa
sachchai ka shashan laayegaa
na rah paayege atyachari na to chor uchakke
na afsar ab karege ghapla bane log we sachche
hare rahege baag bagiche ambar jal barsaayegaa
maya ji ka mantra ab u.p kee jyoti jalayegaa
na fukegi dalit ki basti na hoga sangharsh
unch neech sab gale milege man me hoga harsh
har vipda has ke jaayegi saawan shor machaayegaa
maya ji ka mantra ab u.p kee jyoti jalayegaa
mandir masjid ke lafare ko ho jaayegaa ant
na ab moulabi jid karege chup rahege sant
sachchai ke shashan me bhavra geet sunaayegaa
maya ji ka mantra ab u.p kee jyoti jalayegaa
ab dalito par nahi chalegi jamidari ki dhaak
agar aankh dikhaya unko ho jaayegaa raakh
aane waalaa bhavisya ka beeti baat bataayegaa
maya ji ka mantra ab u.p kee jyoti jalayegaa