Indian politics is funny

Satshriakaal Mausam,

Chandrababu Naidu, who became the poster boy of "India rising" and was fondly referred as CEO of Andhra Pradesh LOST his re-election 2 years ago. The man who made the government machinery completely transparent, brought accountability in government and left no stone unturned in bringing industry into Andhra Pradesh finds himself sitting in opposition. On the other hand, people like Mayawati, Prakash Singh Badal win the elections when the only thing they talk about is "how corrupt the other person is!" Mayawati will rule Uttar Pradesh for 5 years now and I have an inkling that religious tensions are going to become the order of the day.
Itz been 2 months since Badal's government tookover and the first religious tensions have erupted. It is said that "Sant Gurmit Ram Rahim Singh the leader of Sacha sauda sect proclaimed himself as the 10th Guru." As expected this has triggered massive protests all across north india. Understandably every Sikh is hurt by this and I am one of them.

The interesting thing to consider here is that during the Punjab elections a lot of media attention was gathered by this same religious sect. Psephologists predicted a victory for Congress in the Malwa belt coz the Dera's leader had pledged his support for the Congress government, and thatz what exactly happened. For the first time Akali's lost in the Malwa region.
So itz not just an issue about a Saint proclaiming himself to be a Sikh Guru, there is more to it. Why has the Congress leaders decided to stay mum about this issue so far???
"Hey Ms Bhattal/Mr Amarinder do you think what the so called Saint did was right?". They obviously do not want to harm their new found base in Malwa belt which supported their party when they most needed, so that explains their reluctance in taking sides. Mr Badal and his men have managed to project this incident in such a way that it has become impossible for the congress leaders to call it as Mr Badal's revenge against the Dera's Saint.
And where does that leave Sant Gurmit Ram Rahim Singh in this melee?
Well now when I look at it from a different perspective I feel so sorry for the poor chap. He seems to be a small time trickster who made it big thanks to some innovative marketing and good fortune. The Punjab elections were his crowning glory as he almost became a King maker (a heady feeling for any Punjabi). but Badal's acumen was far superior than this Self-proclaimed-Guru's craft. The only place for him to go now is....down.
Note:I am in no way saying that this Gurmit-Ram-Rahim watever guy is innocent. He is an idiot who thinks himself to be some superior soul and his practices are wrong and he needs to be punished for his deeds, but this incident is just not about him.Itz the bigger picture which needs to be looked at.
Mr Badal again has won another round by rudely crushing his opposition by using the right dose of religion and emotions. He had earlier killed two birds with one stone by inducting his young family members in the cabinet; ensuring that the critics who questioned his age will now silence coz now he had young leaders taking charge and he also managed to control his hold over the party. So now no chance of certain Tohra questioning his dynastic rule and breaking his party. (Did Tohra really die of a heart attack?)
Mr Badal now you can go about creating estates in Australia and California, you are the undisputed winner for the next 5 years.
Regards,
Ajj Kaim

P.S.: When will Punjab get to see an inspirational leader like Barack Obama?