“Regime change” is the new buzzword being thrown around by the so called liberals in India. First and foremost, we need to understand the term ‘regime’, which traces its origin to Latin ‘regere’, meaning ‘to rule’. However English language adopted it after the French revolution with the overthrow of the ‘Ancien Regime’. Regimes were associated with royal dynasties ruling over their kingdom, where coups were not unheard of, as that was the only way of getting rid of despots and incapable rulers. Fortunately our forefathers chose the parliamentary democracy as system of governance and did not go looking for any of the old rulers as monarchs. We have no dearth of these rajahs and nawabs, after all there were as many 560 odd at the time of independence, many of whom had to be coerced to finally see the writing on the wall.
Democratic system of governance empowers us to send the elected representatives packing once every five years, which we the citizens of India have done many a times in the last nearly 75 odd years. But the feudal mindset is seeped so deep in our minds that we start kowtowing to the MLAs/MPs as though they are the descendants of the erstwhile rulers themselves. On their part these MLAs/MPs also think that it is their divine right to rule over the masses, except when they return to seek votes every five years. Would it be correct then to call the terms of the elected governments as ‘regimes’? The Prime Minister in his inaugural address had called himself the ‘Pradhan Sevak’ (Chief Servant) of the citizens. If only the rest of the elected representatives also displayed similar traits, we would not be in the mess that we always find ourselves in. But ‘sevaks’ are what they are supposed to be and it is upto us as citizens, to remind them from time to time. Right to protest and demonstrate as enshrined in our constitution is a manifestation of this sacred duty itself. But in the same vein, protest you must, if and when you feel aggrieved, but spreading anarchy at the behest of certain inimical forces to serve their ulterior motives is not acceptable. Emboldened by similar experiments in the neighbourhood, these people imagined that India too was ripe enough to fall, least realising the inherent strength of our institutions. Our Armed Forces, our judiciary and even much maligned bureaucracy are very much in tact and as long as the edifice remains strong, none of these cockroach janta party types matter. They will need to contest elections to win the seat of power to bring about any changes.
Anti-incumbency plays a major role in the change of government, in democracies the world over. Opposition parties have to latch on to the genuine grievances and mobilise public opinion in their favour to get the voters to boot out the ruling dispensation. Yes education system is in dire need for an overhaul and not just the competitive examinations, but have any of the opposition parties set up or initiated any actions to transform it holistically? After all, education is in the concurrent list in the constitution and states have all the powers to carryout these reforms. Set an example and the rest will be forced to follow or they will perish. Same is the state in the health sector, unemployment of the youth has always been a major challenge, these fundamental issues if addressed will provide the electorate with suitable options to choose from. As of now, we the citizens hardly have any choice.
The state on its part has bowed to public pressures, the farm bill was withdrawn and Mr Pradhan was forced to resign. But if this becomes a trend that any and every person in power or in office is asked to step down because a couple of thousand or even a lakh or two perceive that they have been wronged, what about the balance 1.4 billion who do not support their view. Can we the silent majority be held to ransom by such a minuscule minority, just because they are in the capital and in media limelight? The Gen Zee and also the opposition parties who are trying to hitch on their bandwagon, need to ponder over this aspect. The only recipe fro regime change, if you want to call it that, is by going to the masses, who once convinced of your thoughts, ideas and programmes will vote you back in, till then, just hold your horses.
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Very well brought out Sir. One look at what is happening in Europe & UK, and also what recently happened with many of our neighbouring countries should be a wake up call for us Indians to become extra cautious and safeguard ourselves from the looming dangers of the Deep State actors in the veil of imported Gen Zee & the perpetual suspects.
very nice and hard hitting article. it clearsa a lot of air but is someone listening. keep writing sear Suyash
Well penned!
our political parties take the meaning of opposition too literally. Acha kaam ho tho bhi oppose karna hai as that is a constitutional right. Rahul has become desperate and does self goals.
Nice one. Already knew this COA five years back. You will get your real
Meat post mid Feb next year. Keep writing.
History repeatedly reminds us that India’s greatest vulnerabilities have mostly arisen from internal divisions, personal ambitions and those willing to compromise larger national interests for immediate gains. The historical memories of Jai Chand and Mir Qasim continue to serve as cautionary symbols.
The modern equivalents, where they exist, could be far more dangerous, operating in an age when information manipulation, institutional distrust and external interference can undermine national cohesion without a shot being fired.
Our political leadership, across the spectrum, must remember that the nation is larger than any party, individual or political ambition.
Governments will come and go. India and its constitutional institutions must endure.
Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
Very well articulated write up Suyash. Yes, there is an urgent need for rewinding our value system. Majority is guided by value system ‘मुझे क्या मिलेगा/मिला/मिलना चाहिए’ । A very small minority works on ‘मैं क्या करूं/ दूँ/मेरा योगदान क्या हो। Unless there are givers, there cannot be receivers. मन से भूखा कभी देश भक्ति नहीं कर सकता है। Greed especially for power can’t be a trait of a leader….be it for opposition. However, the way things are progressing, anarchy can’t be ruled out….
Regime Change – the present dispensation has no anti incumbency real or manufactured…all our hopes on the Cockroaches the great Vermin…who would have ever imagined…
I agree with you and you brought out very pertinent points . I am amazed to see a number of educated and well placed people including a few veterans ( but mostly with a pure anti Modi mindset ) coming out in support of this wrong trend of street justice . Justifying it as Gandhi Ji’s legacy is wrong as he was doing it again an unelected government and the illegal occupants of the country but same can’t be applicable to an elected government. Asking for nothing less than a resignation of the democratically appointed functionaries is uncalled for .
Very well articulated 👏👏
Opposition leaders lack patriotism and morality.They can go to any extent to destabilize the present Government in the name of protest. But it will prove to be futile efforts.
I would differ in that it is the Govt that gave this protest the label of an attempt at a regime change. The opposition just caught hold of that term to drive home a point that the Govt itself considers itself dictatorial and hence labeled the protests as a call for regime change. The protests are only highlighting the wrongs of the Election Commission. So many people disenfranchised. Any change of Govt can only be by means of an election. Nobody can question that. Anyway if the opposition is weak atleast someone is there to question the Govt and point out their wrong doings. It’s a welcome change. Eventually democracy will reign supreme and the people will decide and choose the Govt they want and so be it.