Laurels from one and all and
brickbats from opposition with in India post re (de)monetisation followed with
both warning of severe ramifications. Black money; terror; hawala and
associated activities like stone palters in valley; Naxal in Central India;
sports illegal betting were all down stated GOI. Opposition on the other hand,
claimed extreme hardships to rural and marginalised populace in the country.
Both had some merit in what their rationale was.PM then spoke to Nation
highlighting his aim of new; developed; corruption free India so bear hardship
for sometimes. One and all, to the utter surprise of Media/politicians suddenly
realised ground slipping from underneath their feet. Nation with PM Modi and
Opposition in paralytic mode. Hereafter Opposition lost the script, though
seasoned politicians decided to be silent on people friendly measure but few
decided to take it head on. Conveying rationale, which common man understood
was they had lost black money leading to sudden empathy for common man as
effectively countered by PM that those shouting were the ones who had lost
black money. Nation with PM, opposition cornered. All theatrics failed to get
any sympathy from masses. It soon became corrupt vs. Honest. Opposition got a
knockout punch with irrational behaviour decimated its credibility and unity in
disarray.
People protesting loudest were
those who lost huge wealth as no notice was given to convert unaccounted
wealth. Media in spite of its best efforts to get angry inputs were very
clearly told, much to the agony of reporters, yes problems of cash are there
but willing to give PM days he has asked for. The wait for cash in the first
week post remonetisation was agonising.
Some sulked but innovative
shopkeeper very quickly learnt and accepted digital payments much to the chagrin
of intellectual class. Thought to be dumbest but surprised most by shear
survival instinct by turning threat into an opportunity.
Almost three weeks into
remonetisation process, worst seem to be behind but nation continues to stand
solidly behind PM. Some called it a masterstroke others a historical blunder
and few others excellent idea but poorly implemented. Charisma; faith; hope for
bright future- whatever one calls it, PM Modi stands much taller than any other
leader, in fact as he grew tall others by stupidity became pygmies.
Midway through the process, something’s
are very encouraging and clear.
India is ready for digitalised
style of working. No hassles at all. Hardly literates picked up E-payments in
less than an hour.
India is basically lethargic,
quite contended wit status quo but faced with crisis, responds surprisingly
well.
Corruption; arrogance of power
and vulgar display of wealth by politicians is hated like plague.
Establishment, which had taken bribes as its right for duty performance is
again despised. People asking for part payment in black were a big pain for a
salaried citizen. One had to live with it as no alternative option existed.
It’s hoped bribes and component in blacks and arrogance/vulgar display of
wealth would be history.
Silent, bloodless transformation
which cannot be appreciated by all undergoing routine drudgery of life but for
a student of history it’s probably greater in magnitude than French revolution.
Corrupt politicians; dynasties
inheriting power by subjugating system converting democracy into feudalism was
out of sync with aspiration of masses. Revolt was building up what was finding
no expression till PM Modi understood and exploited it. Era of honest,
responsive, accountable, transparent leadership has arrived. Either brace up or
perish.
Crowds collected for rallies
through paid contractors would be history. Times of crowd of lakhs may be
history unless there is popular leadership.
Corruption and bribe free
developed nation providing quality services and basic amenities to all its
citizens with most services available online is the transformation from
corrupt; filthy; creaking infra; agrarian; on responsive establishment and
bribe for services. Mega change of massive scale and dimensions. Revolution
which opposition failed to decipher but masses understood.
PM Modi has taken a great risk,
making many enemies who will try to ensure failure of remonetisation by
whatever means they can; people too may lose patience so the battle is a t
crucial stage with scales slowly tilting in favour of PM but delicate balance
demanding urgency in cash availability followed by genuine pro India reforms
ensuring dignified, safe, empowered life and access to basic amenities to all
citizens
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