They were hand in glove not long ago, but now they don't see eye to eye. Both were jewels in the arm of NDA; and NDA boastfully acknowledged their astuteness on several platform for their good governance in their respective states: Bihar and Gujrat. Yes, I'm talking about Mr. Narendra Modi, the Gujrat Chief-Minister--the man who scripted a turn around of Gujrat on all fronts--and Mr. Nitish Kumar,the Bihar Chief Minister who also brought Bihar from its worst state of mis-management to a decent level of governance.
But their camaraderie took its worst shape after the former was anointed as the next PM-- in the event of NDA forming the next government at the center--anyhow. It was the end of road for the later, as he may have had dreams of making it to the coveted chair.
In his heyday in NDA, Nitish Kumar has let his presence felt a number of times and successfully averted Narendra Modi's from holding rallies in his state. But, after they parted ways, the water turned murkier day by day. Initially it was a dulcet toned criticism, then castigating, and now little short of abusing. Then it is rightly said that every thing is fair in Love, War... and politics.
But, the latest serial blasts in Gandhi Maidan, Patna, before and in between the rally has proved that all that glisters is not gold. There were claims of good governance in Bihar. But, is not the claim of good governance falsified by this event and the failure of the intelligence wing in averting this?
The intelligence agencies were licking their wounds after their failure in cracking down the mystery of Bodhi-temple serial blasts, and now this new episode--by the same group of nomads-- have aggravated their worries by degrees. There were IB's inputs about the threat, but the input fell on deaf ears it seems, which is highly deplorable.
Fresh reports of Nitish Kumar's defense--he looked as wet as a drowned rat after the blasts-- of his government has stared coming now. And he is boisterously counter-attacking his adversaries now.
But my advice to him is--actions speak louder than words sir, so please take some corrective actions, before the domino effect of the recent incidents brings your road to a dead end in the coming elections. As, the people who were proud of you not long ago, have started suspecting you and your plans. Your reluctance in taking action against the perpetrators is more disturbing. They will support you in the coming elections, is a quixotic project and you will only rue the missed chances of taking the right moves at the right time very soon.
The courage of the leaders attending the rally amidst the blasts is exemplary and worth applaud; had they given in to the looming menace,or the mayhem, the sprawling ground may have plunged into chaos and many more may have lost their lives.
The political scenario in the country seems extremely bleak, as for political gains, the parties are reported to have abetted rioters. And now parties are keeping the national security at stake for petty political gains.Its high time they realise their responsibilities and take actions not only for the safety of the current lot but for the coming generations also. I hope Mr. Nitish along with the abettors, will hear from somewhere about their fall and start mending their ways without loss of time.
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