General Elections 2009

Hi to all
So, we are done with the elections 2009, and the results are out. I am very happy that what we have seen is a stable and a matured result.
Before the results were out the speculators(media especially) along with the common man were very circumspect and most of the people were of the opinion that the verdict will be widely fragmented. In this case the power would have gone to regional parties and regional leaders like Mayawati's BSP, Mulayam Singh ji's SP, Lalu's RJD, AIADMK, DMK, NCP, and the worst case Left, which would have proved to be disasterous for the country. In this case we would have seen the new lows of ethics and morals of Indian politics. But thanks God! It didnt happen!!
Now we have the strongest party of the country back with a bang in the center with a thumping win. What are the causes of such a strong win for INCongress? Let me talk about them as far as I understand them..
1. The Rahul Gandhi effect: I am 21, belong to a political family, studying a tuff course and have interest in the country's affairs. I could sense the INC wave the time when the young Gandhi was campaigning like never before. Travelled widely, gave some very touching and strong speeches, made people comfortable where ever he went, was heavily criticized, received what not comments, but still carried on like a fighter. Couple of yrs ago a very learned person., as I was talking to him, asked me what has Rahul done yet? The answer is now, a Miracle!! Hats off to U sir!
Being the youth of the country, I am very much impressed by Mr. Gandhi jr., and I am of the firm opinion that every youth should try and do something that can help the country develop.
2. Dr. Manmohan Singh: The film 'Singh is King' was the biggest grosser on box office, and this Singh; biggest Grosser in elections 2009. Actions speak louder than words, and this is proved once again. Crowned by all sorts of allegations like weak PM, Puppet PM and what not, he proved to be one of the most efficient and effective PM of the country. He showed the strength when it was required; In nuclear deal, in NREGA, in RTI Act and in these elections and didnt waste his strength in shouting as the other 'PM aspirants' did. And the people of the country appreciated his show of strength by making him all powerful again.
3. Lack of Choice: Many people I heard, said that the public didnt have choice but to vote for INC. I think, actually there was no choice as well as INC was the best choice. It would have been quite insensible to vote for the regional parties, and foolishness to vote for BJP (there are reasons why I say so, and BJP badly missed Promod Mahajan). And in many senses INC was always the first and only party to vote.
4. Development: The Congress fought these elections on grounds of development whereas BJP had no issue whatsoever except shouting 'weak PM', 'Gudiya and Budiya' etc. etc... It is always advisable to focus on our strengths rather than on enemy's weaknesses!
These are some of the most talked about reasons why Congress won. But the biggest reason what I think was the maturity of the Indian Voter. Hats off to the people of this country!! They showed that they care for the country, they want development, they want growth, they want to see 'India Shining'!!
I expect this Government to fulfill the expectations of the masses and the classes. I expext this Government to fight terror (which is the only area they failed to perform last time, and the only area I would probably rate BJP higher). I expect this Government to perform..

Jai Hind
Signing off

Siddharth