Friday, March 28, 2014

General Elections 2014 : Ground zero Varanasi/Kashi/Banaras


Ancient and cosmic holy city has always been a centre of attraction for the entire the world since ages. Citizens from every part of the world come to explore and learn the lessons of life and truth of life after death here. The city situated on the trident of lord Shiva is blessed and sacred place and so are the people. They are unaffected of the changes of the world and deal a life king size. People here are genetically intellectual and that is why this city is a mine of brilliancy. Before 5th of March 2014 the life of Kashi was no different than before. But on the eve of Holi (16th) when BJP announced his prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi to contest from Varanasi, this city once again becomes the centre of attraction for the nation. The dent on current governing party UPA and increasing popularity of Modi have excited banarasies as they know that they are going to make history as Prime Minister will be send with the grace of lord Shiva which will bring change and its historic glory back. Since Narendra Modi has done a great job in Gujrat and he is Chief Minister there for three terms, his image have become larger than life. Being a saffron flag bearer of Hindutwa and a nice touch of modernity Modi have no other competitor who can downturn his aspirations. Congress led UPA has no such a leader who can challenge Modi and third front has clashes in itself, Modi's road is all safe. A challenge from newly born and aggressive party Aam Aadmi Party led by social activist and Magsaysay Award winner Arvind Kejriwal can be said of cutting edge. A party just two year old did a stunning job in New Delhi Assembly Election and limited the governing party Congress to just 8 seats. Party won 28 seats, 7 less than majority. Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal beat the then CM Sheila Dixit and become CM. He made Government with the external support of Congress. But as it is said you are always at risk of accident if run too fast. The government run in hue and cry with everyday chaos to 49 days. Everyday AAP government make news with its decisions and statements. On 49th day CM Kejriwal resigned and his party got dent. His image is also become of a