About me
A bachelor living in Delhi, a city he loves and loathes, documents his experiences on this page. He is erratic, opinionated and lazy, loves his women, wine and song - what more do you need to know?
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Tuesday, May 18
I am already tempted to say "I told you so" but I will hold myself back as it is bad form to do so.
The markets have spoken. They do not trust this government which is yet to be formed. But like that suave buffoon Sitaram Yechury (who has won just one election - in JNU) said only 1% of Indians participate in the stock market (inaccurate... at least 40% do, in shares, mutual funds and insurance policies). Remember, the market does not only benefit those who buy shares, it brings in funds that are put in projects that bring in employment to millions.
The dramatis personae are busy carving out their pounds of flesh even before the government has been constituted. The idiotic Laloo wants Deputy PM-ship and the Home Ministry, the broker Amar Singh wants Civil Aviation, the wily Sharad Pawar wants Defence, the opportunistic TRS, DMK and commies want to stay out so that they can squeeze the system without an iota of responsibility.
It does not augur well for India. But then, these are weird times.
Even sensible educated Indians have fallen into the trap of so-called secularism. They say "Great, we have voted out Vajpayee because his party kept mute during the Gujarat riots" while they do not remember anymore that two of the ringleaders of the gory massacre of Sikhs in 1984 are "honourable MPs of a 'secular' party". Ever heard of throwing the baby out with the bathwater? They say "Vajpayee's 'feel-good' was a non-starter" while they forget that the party that coined "Garibi hatao" in the seventies had done precious little to remove poverty.
I am willing to double the bet that this government won't celebrate its birthday... any takers?
Posted at 5/18/2004 11:03:36 am by Ranjan
 | | | muniya
May 31, 2004 09:37 PM PDT
Hi Ranjan
With CMP announced-Sensex fell by 200plus points.REforms will go slow now with pressure from left and its not good for the country | |
| | | khotta
May 29, 2004 01:07 AM PDT
agree with SSimon on his last comment. actually wot is worse...new elections or or this govt.? v cant say til v c it work. now can v? | |
| | | Name muniya
May 22, 2004 07:18 AM PDT
this will last 5 year term under the matured leadership of manmohansingh
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| | | Name muniya
May 22, 2004 07:16 AM PDT
they will last full term. nothing wrong in lallo asking his share. he stood by sonia in the hour of need
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| | | Twilight Fairy
May 21, 2004 12:16 PM PDT
oh!! so you are back finally!!
as expected.. ur blog is choc-a-bloc full with the current political scenario..
my take- this govt will stay beyond a year.. even though I voted for BJP, I think there are a lot of things these ppl can also do, unless BJP uses their typical manipulations.. | |
| | | Twilight Fairy
May 21, 2004 12:08 PM PDT
oh!! so you are back finally!!
as expected.. ur blog is choc-a-bloc full with the current political scenario..
my take- this govt will stay beyond a year.. even though I voted for BJP, I think there are a lot of things these ppl can also do, unless BJP uses their typical manipulations.. | |
| | | Alka
May 19, 2004 09:28 AM PDT
Ranjan, read this in Asian Age -
"Did Kalam read Sonia Citizenship Act at noon?"
http://www.asianage.com | |
| | | S Simon
May 19, 2004 01:53 AM PDT
and i fail to realise the irony of the fact that people would actually wish/root/pray for the failure of a goverment...
our prayers could be better utilised wishing for better governance and sensible politics and the fact that all those young blood turn out good... | |
| | | S Simon
May 19, 2004 01:48 AM PDT
another round at Flame's and i am on dude...
btw, regarding that precious little observation of yours "ringleaders of the gory massacre of Sikhs in 1984'... what would you say if I were to tell you that more than the congress, the sikhs in my area (i will not speak by and large) were hacked to death by the local BJP and Shiv Sena mobilised crowds?.. no, this is not another far-fetched conspiravy theory... i speak from my parent's experience and what they witnessed...
BJP has already merrily jumped on the proverbial axe (to stretch a saying) by going all guns blazing against sonia gandhi.... ranjan, she is not even an issue.. why are we all giving her more importance than required? she has played the masterstroke of her political life, by far... lets see if the ball lands in the BJP's court or crashes through the goal post...
i am not a political analyst, or even half as interested as you guys seem to be... i was impressed by your thorough knowledge... if I had that kind of an observation and cognition, and going by my gut feelings, i might've even raised my stake to '5 years at power'... but lets take 'em years one at a time as they come.. right? | |
| | | Tarun
May 19, 2004 12:11 AM PDT
hey ranjan, first time here came through Alka's....nice posts. I believe govt. will celebrate at most one birthday.......... | |
| | | :::LL:::
May 18, 2004 09:13 PM PDT
I only wish you win the bet... | |
| | | Deepan
May 18, 2004 06:56 PM PDT
I am not sure if I want to bet with you here without judging this government's performance.
I'll treat you anyway for the fact that the NDA government is not celebrating another birthday in power :) | |
| | | Ravi
May 18, 2004 04:19 PM PDT
Hi Ranjan. You are going a bit overboard, a trifle prematurely. The youngsters(hopefully) will prevail on Ms. SG's common sense and ensure a balance, as far as portfolio allocation. The Congress party has just been given a lease of life and they are certain not to screw it up so early. I'm willing to bet that this govt. will hold for a year; unless, Atal & Co pull the rug, by sheer manipulation!!! | |
| | | Alka
May 18, 2004 03:15 PM PDT
Ranjan, none of us knew about Ayodhya or Ram temple or anything. This person, thinking himself to be too smart, Rajeev Gandhi opened the lock of the temple and conducted Bhoomi Poojan. This person was responsible for the revival of the dead issue of Ram Temple. He handed over an issue to RSS and VHP. Later on when Ayodhya was happening the same party was in power in center. THEY DID NOTHING TO PREVENT THE DEMOLITION!! They were held captive by RSS goons. I don't know where was Congress party's Paramilitary, BSF, Army....... The country witnessed the unprecendented blood bath. Still they and their supportes have the gall to call this party and themselves a SECULAR party?
I think they are the master of the game. If need arises they would even support Hitler terming him secular. They will stoop to any level ( remeber 1998 toppling of govt. by one vote, then refusal of ALL THE SECULAR PARTIES to form a govt?) to remain in power. | |
| | | priya
May 18, 2004 01:28 PM PDT
We ( read secularists, non secularists, psuedo secularists, indians, foreign born indians, hindus, muslims, christians, jews and everybody else) will HOLD.
I raise you a 'hot choc fudge' at Nirula that this govt will hold for a year. | |
| | | Ritu
May 18, 2004 12:28 PM PDT
No bets but I would like to say AMEN to Ranjan! | |
| | | delhi brat
May 18, 2004 11:56 AM PDT
I am on Ranjan. Five Bapus says that this government will complete it's first year. Deal ? | |
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