This is a great opportunity for our PM to stand up. There are certain things that are more important than winning elections. And this Nuclear deal is surely one of them.
The PM needs to draw a line in the sand. Layout the benefits of the Nuclear deal. He needs to start talking with the Indian public. He needs to have a dialogue with the Indian Public. This is a cause that requires the PM to have a "Rath-Yatra".
He needs to make his case in front on the people of this Nation.
The benefits of this deal outway any downside. No other party will oppose this deal if the Indian people feel comfortable about it. The PM needs to close the communication GAP within the Indian People.
He is a honest man. People may think he is not a "Leader", but they do not doubt his credibility or his honesty.
The big hurdle in this deal in COMMUNICATION.
The LEFT or the BJP will be doomed if they oppose this deal.
Dear Mr. Manmohan, Do not take advise from the Congress-Loyalist. There are times when you have to put your country before your party.
Your stand on this Nuclear issue should silence your critics who doubt your leadership skills.
Start a month long program to sell this to the Indian Public. Choose people that you trust to be your spokesperson. Give interviews. Have debates with these Anti-Trade/Communist pin-heads.
This is an opportunity for you to shine and make good on your promises.
RE:Some issues are worth losing elections over...
by shiva on Feb 26, 2008 07:23 AM Permalink
Imran,
The elections are decided mostly by the illiterate voters. The educated and the well off do not bother to vote. The opponents will just sell the idea that MMS has sold the nation to US. That will decide the outcome.
It hardly matters the problems remain. One can always blame others for our state of affairs, especially the US.
