Yes, the author is right. For BJP Gujarat was an incredible win, as Modi was pitted against the whole nation. Except Gujaratis and BJP supporters, no one wanted Modi to win again and every secularist worth his salt left no stone unturned to ensure Modi's defeat. Given this scenario, certainly Karnataka win is more credible than Gujarat for BJP, because Gujarat was an incredible win against heavy odds!
RE:Yes, Gujarat win is an incredible win!
by VASUDEVAN V on May 26, 2008 02:28 PM Permalink
Do you mean to say all those who voted for BJP or Modi are communal, Mr.V S? That itself shows your communal `mindset'. Just imagine, if all those who vote for BJP are really communal, the minority community in this country has to run for cover with no place to hide. It is only because the BJP supporters are truly secular and follow Hindu ethos, there is peace and harmony in this country. It is the Congress, Communists and the other secularists who are busy dividing the Hindu society, appeasing the monorities and then shouting from the roof tops that BJP is communal. Perhaps the time has come in this country to redefine secularism and communalism. Change your mindset and vote for BJP for a truly secular state Mr.VS!
RE:RE:Yes, Gujarat win is an incredible win!
by Vishvesh Vyas on May 26, 2008 03:25 PM Permalink
It was NOT communalism in Gujarat that won the votes and hearts of Gujaratis. Even Gujarati Muslims have voted for BJP. NM has shown once again that if you can bring all-round development in the state, everyone will support you. He has provided peaceful and propserous life, free from any violence. Communal riots have become a past history. It has been proved that NM was against those who cruelly burnt innocent passangers in Sabarmati Express and not against a law-abiding, poor and nation-loving (Indian nation, not Pakistani nation) Muslim brother.
