Noble intentions, without a doubt:
I am convinced that today our greatest need is to rid society of communalism and casteism; eradicate corruption and bring in good governance for development and fulfill the ideals on which this nation was formed. I want to make a political and developmental platform which will represent all communities and all religions. I want to drive my vision for India, for Karnataka and for Bangalore on a foundation which has two wheels of change - social harmony and good governance. These are the two pillars of a strong nation. Right governance will not only ensure communal harmony but also the right policies and systems which support the economy and citizens without having to resort to bribes and sycophancy. The opportunity for a happier future for us lies in getting these very fundamentals of our social fabric right.
My, my, words that are music to my ears, most definitely.
But, Capt. Gopinath, just how are you going to do all that as an Independent MP? With no major influence on government policy, just how are you going to remake the political and administrative fabric of the country? That's just a bit unlikely, wouldn't you agree.
I am asked time and again as to what change can an Independent bring about? Well, we have to begin somewhere; Gandhiji brought about a change in an era where there were no modes of communication but every clarion call of his for non-violence brought scores of supporters on the streets and one of the biggest movements in history was created.
The thought of Capt. Gopinath bringing Gandhi-esque change by his fiery speeches in Parliament about communal harmony and corruption is quite chuckle-worthy.
And I assure the reader that my not-so-great experiences with his alleged airline in the past has nothing to do with the scepticism here ... heh.
But we shall give him the benefit of doubt. There are too few who even deserve that.
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Correction, he is a candidate from Bangalore South, not Bangalore Central.
And in South Bangalore (where I live), the buzz on the ground is that our honorable CM got Captain to contest, to cut his rival, and party strongman Mr Ananth Kumar to size, by cutting into his votes, and helping the Congress romp home. This, my friend, is a very strong possibility on May 16th..
If this is indeed true, I lose whatever little respect I had for Captain, since he is nothing but a pawn in a game on one-upmanship between two political stalwarts.
That's Bangalore's worst kept secret, isn't it? :)
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