Spoilsports Politics

Spoilsports Politics

By: Amit Bhushan Date:7th Nov. 2915

We have the commercial news media again, back with the elections forecasting game trying to decipher the recent elections, laying down analysis and post elections agenda. The supposed victors are being analysed for their hard work, although much of it is self-congratulatory while the loser are putting up a brave face. As usual the 'psephologists' are having a field day and always the winner of such analysis for being correct unless the results are dramatically different.In this elections, the 'game' was evenly balanced and voters were not very prejudiced.

This allowed people to manipulate opinions. This may have been by large and small rallies by Netas, however in a divided polity it is the spoilsport who normally gets to have a say. This often leads to fragmentation of votes and the first past the post generally then tilts in favour of the one who has managed to divide challengers. Any other reading like polarization works or caste athematic is basically loose talk, but is often promoted by commercial news media as gospel truth in order to preserve their own skin, since this is what that they have been continuing with for past, and a change to them seems like triumph of social media over them, a highly undesirable scenario.

It may be noted that under normal scenario, people do not want change though they may love to talk about the same. Also, any change with the associated spectre of the possibility of violence (towards self or for that matter in neighbourhood) is likely to be shunned or even shooed away.

A promise of improved roads/transportation/travel, electricity, sanitation, schooling, communications network and job prospects by rulers, possibly without asking for increased taxes or user pay charges or impact on wealth or inheritance is generally going to be rewarded.

Normally all ruling parties tend to offer this, however it is upto voter about how much they get convinced by such proclamations and depends on their experiences with the government machinery.A challenger normally tries to explore and exploit what's wrong with current governance and generally tends to promise accelerated benefits. They need to establish their credibility. They also tend to look deeper into the social fault lines to rally those who have not been benefitted (& this is the real cause for near demise of GOP) due to current governance practices.

Trying to assemble a majority in the process is the goal. Hindu bigotry or religion caste combination are all by-products of such ideologies.The additional goal in Indian polity is to divide the challengers and major political players do not shy away from such practices. First past the post works to the advantage of such players. In a divided polity when voters are ambivalent, then this should be the focus area, although it may be noted as said earlier that normally voters do not want change but like to talk about it only.

The result of elections therefore depends upon how well the respective jobs have been performed, rather than the nonsense being blurred out by commercial news media.

 

[Swaswati Borpuzari]

In the intricate world of politics, the term "spoilsports" often surfaces to describe individuals or groups who disrupt or dissent from the prevailing political norms and practices. These political spoilsports can be found across various spectrums, from those who vehemently oppose the political status quo to others who seek to undermine specific policies or leaders for personal or ideological gains. Their role is multifaceted, sometimes acting as a necessary counterbalance to unchecked power, and other times as mere obstructions to progress. In democratic systems, they are often seen as gadflies, using their platforms to question and critique, which can lead to more robust and accountable governance. However, in more authoritarian regimes, such dissent is frequently met with harsh repercussions, stifling the potential for constructive opposition. The impact of political spoilsports is significant; they can either catalyze necessary reforms or exacerbate existing divisions, depending on the context and the nature of their actions. Their presence underscores the complexity of political dynamics and the ongoing struggle between change and stability, highlighting the delicate balance required to maintain a healthy and functional political environment.

 

[Dhruv Bindhani]

Spoilsports Politics

By: Amit Bhushan Date:7th Nov. 2915

We have the commercial news media again, back with the elections forecasting game trying to decipher the recent elections, laying down analysis and post elections agenda. The supposed victors are being analysed for their hard work, although much of it is self-congratulatory while the loser are putting up a brave face. As usual the 'psephologists' are having a field day and always the winner of such analysis for being correct unless the results are dramatically different.In this elections, the 'game' was evenly balanced and voters were not very prejudiced.

This allowed people to manipulate opinions. This may have been by large and small rallies by Netas, however in a divided polity it is the spoilsport who normally gets to have a say. This often leads to fragmentation of votes and the first past the post generally then tilts in favour of the one who has managed to divide challengers. Any other reading like polarization works or caste athematic is basically loose talk, but is often promoted by commercial news media as gospel truth in order to preserve their own skin, since this is what that they have been continuing with for past, and a change to them seems like triumph of social media over them, a highly undesirable scenario.

It may be noted that under normal scenario, people do not want change though they may love to talk about the same. Also, any change with the associated spectre of the possibility of violence (towards self or for that matter in neighbourhood) is likely to be shunned or even shooed away.

A promise of improved roads/transportation/travel, electricity, sanitation, schooling, communications network and job prospects by rulers, possibly without asking for increased taxes or user pay charges or impact on wealth or inheritance is generally going to be rewarded.

Normally all ruling parties tend to offer this, however it is upto voter about how much they get convinced by such proclamations and depends on their experiences with the government machinery.A challenger normally tries to explore and exploit what's wrong with current governance and generally tends to promise accelerated benefits. They need to establish their credibility. They also tend to look deeper into the social fault lines to rally those who have not been benefitted (& this is the real cause for near demise of GOP) due to current governance practices.

Trying to assemble a majority in the process is the goal. Hindu bigotry or religion caste combination are all by-products of such ideologies.The additional goal in Indian polity is to divide the challengers and major political players do not shy away from such practices. First past the post works to the advantage of such players. In a divided polity when voters are ambivalent, then this should be the focus area, although it may be noted as said earlier that normally voters do not want change but like to talk about it only.

The result of elections therefore depends upon how well the respective jobs have been performed, rather than the nonsense being blurred out by commercial news media.

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