The Young Indian Politicians

We all have heard and known the fact that “Controversies Sells”! If this term is added to the Indian politics, the issue is blown out of proportion. Now, if we have the names of those belonging to India’s first political family, it is definitely more than a spark. And so, Rahul Gandhi is in for a row of controversies for his remarks on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

Junior Gandhi has always been known to do and approach things very differently. However, it is not necessary for people to like this all the time. But then, he manages to be in the news all the time, which is proved yet again.

We all know that comparing and equating the RSS to an outlawed and banned organization like that of SIMI (Students Islamic Movement of India) would not be taken lightly by the concerned people. Keeping aside controversies, the RSS took a different approach towards these remarks. Instead, they decided to educate the Gandhi scion about their organization. Six books were sent to Junior Gandhi so that he broadens his realm of knowledge when it comes to this youth wing of BJP. This does not mean that they have not demanded an apology. They have also termed these remarks as being disappointing and unwarranted.

For the common masses like us, this can easily be easily considered as another stint to remain in the public eye and like always, to gain more publicity and get more votes in return when the time calls for it. Obviously, someone like Rahul Gandhi cannot be so ignorant to make such a careless remark. As always, each and every action has a motive. But in this case, only time would tell the motive behind such a statement.

Intended or not, Rahul Gandhi is happily being discussed in the Parliament with the opposition claiming him to be still naïve and is not matured enough when it comes to Indian politics. Some have even considered the idea that he has lost his mental balance.

On the other hand, Indian Politics has its own way to function. It would seem incomplete without a decent amount of scoops for controversies. So, coming back to the Ruling Party, none seem be regretting what has been said and done. Instead, all the leaders seem to be supporting the incident. And so, the real game begins as all the toadies are in to impress the Congress President Sonia Gandhi. Of all the people, we have someone like Digvijay Singh justifying this statement which clearly portrays nothing more than “chamchagiri”.

But then, we are not novice to Indian politics…morality counts nowhere, all that matters is filling up the vote bank! This could only be done if the minority community supports him.

However, the question is whether this was the last route left for him to gain support? I am sure a brainstorming on ideas would have definitely led to better results. It seems as if the Indian mentality of rushing into things comes into picture here. There are many social issues which could have easily led the other communities to lend their support. So, what made him stop from using his brain? It seems as if the Indian way of playing politics is slowly catching up with this Gandhi.

Another similar instance is that of Omar Abdullah who gave an anti-India speech which was supported by Rahul Gandhi. So, the major question is which way are these young politicians going? Are they really different from their predecessors?