The CM of my state met with death in a helicopter crash yesterday.
Honestly speaking, apart from the sad way death descended on him, it did not affect me one way or the other.
It wasn't like that when he was there, it made a difference to me. Hundreds of people whom I don't know die daily in accidents, this was one of them. I do deeply condole the death of the rest of the staff onboard, as what would come on their families is very sad & unsure.
Too shrewd maybe, but that's the way it is.
As usual the media circus was in full swing from the time news of his vanishing came to light.
Okay, Maybe being a politician & an acting chief minister at that, he would merit such coverage. But it does get unreasonable after a while.
After being subjected to watch the same news over a period of 24 hours or so, today morning brought a piece of utterly farcical news. The news was, that the late CM's son was being touted as the next CM.
Now that news discomposed me more than any amount of coverage I watched in the preceding 2 days.
What the hell is that?
This guy, new to the political arena, just a first time MP & that too just 100 days old, having a controversial profile, not having proved his mettle as an MP; HE being touted as the next successor?
Really, What the hell!!!
The problem bugging me since is, exactly how many amount of losers & no-brainers have we voted back in power again?
Just because a chief minister dies in a mishap, I fail to understand, how does the son get qualified to become one?
This ofcourse is not a new thing to observe, we have a history creased with such unproved beneficiaries.
So, why am I still bothered? Coz, we as a nation are getting mature is a faith I trust in, so when I see something like this which negates the whole meaning of what sensibility is, I get rued.
What exactly makes the party people root on such deniable candidates? Is only being a son/daughter/wife of a slain politico victim enough to guarantee the charge of leading a full state?
News has been trickling in that if he is not approved to become the CM, there would be mass suicides across the state.
Beats me. This is not for real. Or is it? Fanatics are no less in numbers anywhere!
As I started scribbling this, I also learnt that the entertainment channels in the city have been shut off for a good 24 hours now. Only the news channels are being allowed to run with the minute my minute progress of the post death coverage & funeral procession.
Thankfully I do not have to depend on local cable TV for my entertainment. But makes me ponder, what a democracy we call ourselves! Or maybe I got the meaning wrong throughout?
It would a little easier to understand a ban on having public celebrations..that did happen yesterday with the regular Ganesh immersion celebrations in the city; but monitoring what I watch in the confines of my home? Its abhorable & strongly condemned!
As I wind up here, I fervently hope sense prevails over idiocy & the state does not fall in the trap of another heirloom saga.
Lord do please do save my nation!
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That's "Rajeenti" for you..AP Congress guys think that they are working for Indian Railways..after Dad ..son will get his place.
ReplyDeleteAnd if you think YSR's son is being nominated out of sympathy, watch out. Coz the idea is to use him as a pawn for big decisions netas will take...If Jagan becomes CM he shall be crushed later..
Mark my words!
Hmm...dunno if he will be crushed later or no...coz tht guy is enough notorious too. So even if it gets difficult for him, guess he'll handle things in his way & time. Lets see...
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