The Delhi Challenge & Political Leadership

The Delhi Challenge & Political Leadership

By: Amit Bhushan Date:16th Feb. 2015

The challenging verdict of Delhi Electoral results is being dissected by a multitude of commercial news media personalities with lots of comments and advices being poured across for a favourite hew of political leaders across the spectrum, by each analyst and commentator. This seems to be the new past-time for the 'political haves' to announce their intellectual readiness to move on to the changing political paradigm as an 'expert' of sorts rather than a 'novice', a fate that the results seem to have carved out for some. The comments being made include analysis of changes likely in political positioning of parties in states likely to undergo polls soon or if the newbie party goes national then its likely impact, the media professionals who can more likely proclaim themselves as 'new pundits' including the 'fate of old pundits'; what happens to those 'media pundits' who were unseen but still in race; Will GOP rise again etc. etc. The writer, it seems does not want to feel like 'left out' and hence this article, though not targeted to any leader or party, for a change.

The political parties in India, now almost 'all', can be imagined to be circumnavigating around personalities even though some of the small time leaders may claim that their party has some fixed ideology and not purely about opportunitism. While some of the 'Left' parties may claim their's as exception, however a previous article from the author clearly portrayed the regular collapse of Left parties as self serving or opportunistic rather than out of some high moral ground as it has been portrayed by commercial news media. (Read:http://www.managementparadise.com/article/7055/socialist-plan-amp-capitalist-game). While one may have wished the Delhi elections to be 'issue based' and the initial signs adopted by the winner were indeed basis 'issues', however once the poll frenzy sets in and commercial media manipulated by 'professional journos' backed by money power or vested interest starts set the tone, then survivor is basically a 'persona', which is able to withstand the assault rather the clutch of issues themselves (details of which are seldom brought out in commercial news media in part due to complexity and partially due to fear or friendship of 'vested interests' e.g. the 'state' issue was discussed in commercial news media however not same can be said about 'power' though any novice can tell which one was 'more burning' issue). This is because a host of questions are raised on people raising the issues as well as several loopholes in the 'issue story', in order to confuse the public; and what is needed to overcome all these is an overarching Alexander like figure who is able to slaughter them 'all' and is suited within our cultural milieu.

Now since the culture is unlikely to change in a hurry (irrespective of some comments in media that India is capable of evolving very fast), therefore what we are likely to witness is 'survival of political leaders' who are able to transform themselves around these new lines as the parties will continue to hang around the leaders rather than vice-versa. The leaders who find themselves incapable of such evolution are likely to bite dirt as has been shown very clearly from Delhi results i.e. if they are taken as any indicator of the national mood or they can be construed to have some significant impact on the vast Indian geography. Therefore what we see is party structure of some of the political out-fits being revamped in Bihar, West Bengal etc. & more leaders/parties/states are likely to follow suit in order to become battle-ready and this is by far the biggest change in polity as an outcome of Delhi result, so far. While we may witness a repeat of initial issue based campaign by leaders and parties followed by personality based arms wrestling in some of the electoral battles (and therefore issue based Rajneeti may not entirely go out of fashion), however it is the overall impact of governance that may still be in question unless the leaders manage to 'show' some caliber in that arena (whether in center or in states, though a through discussion on the same may be marred by 'politics' even amongst 'independent professionals' in commercial news media) and this can reap them or their parties some electoral advantage and it seems that upcoming elections in some of the states are likely to demonstrate the impact on the fate of changing polity in India.

 

[Swaswati Borpuzari]

The Delhi Challenge represents a complex array of issues facing one of the world's most populous and rapidly urbanizing cities, where political leadership plays a crucial role in navigating and solving these problems. Delhi, the capital of India, is a microcosm of the country's broader socio-economic and environmental challenges, including air pollution, traffic congestion, water scarcity, and the need for sustainable urban development. Effective political leadership in Delhi must not only address these immediate concerns but also lay the groundwork for long-term solutions that foster a resilient and inclusive city. Leaders in Delhi's government face the daunting task of balancing the interests of a diverse population, from affluent neighborhoods to sprawling slums, while also managing the expectations of the national government and international stakeholders. The success of political leaders in Delhi is often measured by their ability to implement robust policies and initiatives that improve the quality of life for all residents, such as the expansion of public transportation systems, the enforcement of stricter environmental regulations, and the promotion of green technologies. Moreover, the political landscape in Delhi is marked by intense competition and frequent shifts in power, which caneither hinder or accelerate progress depending on the level of cooperation and vision exhibited by the various factions. Ultimately, the Delhi Challenge is a test of political will and leadership, requiring a blend of innovation, persistence, and a deep understanding of the city's unique dynamics to bring about meaningful change.

 

[Dhruv Bindhani]

The Delhi Challenge & Political Leadership

By: Amit Bhushan Date:16th Feb. 2015

The challenging verdict of Delhi Electoral results is being dissected by a multitude of commercial news media personalities with lots of comments and advices being poured across for a favourite hew of political leaders across the spectrum, by each analyst and commentator. This seems to be the new past-time for the 'political haves' to announce their intellectual readiness to move on to the changing political paradigm as an 'expert' of sorts rather than a 'novice', a fate that the results seem to have carved out for some. The comments being made include analysis of changes likely in political positioning of parties in states likely to undergo polls soon or if the newbie party goes national then its likely impact, the media professionals who can more likely proclaim themselves as 'new pundits' including the 'fate of old pundits'; what happens to those 'media pundits' who were unseen but still in race; Will GOP rise again etc. etc. The writer, it seems does not want to feel like 'left out' and hence this article, though not targeted to any leader or party, for a change.

The political parties in India, now almost 'all', can be imagined to be circumnavigating around personalities even though some of the small time leaders may claim that their party has some fixed ideology and not purely about opportunitism. While some of the 'Left' parties may claim their's as exception, however a previous article from the author clearly portrayed the regular collapse of Left parties as self serving or opportunistic rather than out of some high moral ground as it has been portrayed by commercial news media. (Read:http://www.managementparadise.com/article/7055/socialist-plan-amp-capitalist-game). While one may have wished the Delhi elections to be 'issue based' and the initial signs adopted by the winner were indeed basis 'issues', however once the poll frenzy sets in and commercial media manipulated by 'professional journos' backed by money power or vested interest starts set the tone, then survivor is basically a 'persona', which is able to withstand the assault rather the clutch of issues themselves (details of which are seldom brought out in commercial news media in part due to complexity and partially due to fear or friendship of 'vested interests' e.g. the 'state' issue was discussed in commercial news media however not same can be said about 'power' though any novice can tell which one was 'more burning' issue). This is because a host of questions are raised on people raising the issues as well as several loopholes in the 'issue story', in order to confuse the public; and what is needed to overcome all these is an overarching Alexander like figure who is able to slaughter them 'all' and is suited within our cultural milieu.

Now since the culture is unlikely to change in a hurry (irrespective of some comments in media that India is capable of evolving very fast), therefore what we are likely to witness is 'survival of political leaders' who are able to transform themselves around these new lines as the parties will continue to hang around the leaders rather than vice-versa. The leaders who find themselves incapable of such evolution are likely to bite dirt as has been shown very clearly from Delhi results i.e. if they are taken as any indicator of the national mood or they can be construed to have some significant impact on the vast Indian geography. Therefore what we see is party structure of some of the political out-fits being revamped in Bihar, West Bengal etc. & more leaders/parties/states are likely to follow suit in order to become battle-ready and this is by far the biggest change in polity as an outcome of Delhi result, so far. While we may witness a repeat of initial issue based campaign by leaders and parties followed by personality based arms wrestling in some of the electoral battles (and therefore issue based Rajneeti may not entirely go out of fashion), however it is the overall impact of governance that may still be in question unless the leaders manage to 'show' some caliber in that arena (whether in center or in states, though a through discussion on the same may be marred by 'politics' even amongst 'independent professionals' in commercial news media) and this can reap them or their parties some electoral advantage and it seems that upcoming elections in some of the states are likely to demonstrate the impact on the fate of changing polity in India.

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