The entire battle called Elections is a pure game of controlling the mindset of the masses in which fair or foul means do not matter coz once an impression is made ( on the mind and on the vote ), things are quite literally over. The only problem which adds to the masala is the media needing a large pie of the share in this chaos. Hence the inclusion and exclusion of any context or material to any facts or playing with the focus, depends on various parameters involved ie., the TRPs, ad revenues, political or other influences and their implications. This entire situation is best visualized by the Mahabharata staging scene in the movie "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron".
Now, imagine Mr. A.K.Hangal, the veteran actor, being introduced into the chaotic scene of the movie. He tells everyone that the entire confusion can be peacefully and objectively tackled. Now, Isn't that the worst thing that could ever happen to such MASALA packed chaos (read adrenalin pumping entertainment) ?
There is no difference between REEL and REAL afterall.
I have been reading so many posts and news reports and opinions here and there on the web and there are usually quite strong comments from the readers about the posts in general. Its a separate matter whether they are correct in their knowledge and understanding. (Refer to fair or foul clause above) Atleast their minds are filled with ideas and opinions thereby.
At the moment, what is seen is that the excitement, raging emotions, mudslinging, bashing up and squeezing in every possible sentiment, opinion and response in the public forum seems to be the name of the game. The only thing that remains comfortably and "secularly abandoned" is a certain positive objectivity which is ofcourse, without any political mileage. Look at these two links :
1) Pak militant says everybody is busy with their work and doing pretty ok. So what should he do ???? No jihad boyz....lets pack our bags.
2) Mahant Janamjey Sharanji, the president of Shri Ram Janam Bhoomi Nirman Nyas says that there is no need to use religion for political gain and everything is possible with mutual agreement. Hence don't encourage such political parties.
http://www.aol.in/news-story/Hindu-saint-asks-people-not-to-vote-for-BJP/2009041306039012000048
Both the above links are not discussed/debated/highlighted or even commented upon by readers. Hence I can fairly say that the non-interest and abandonment of such inputs is uniform and truly secular in nature. We really don't need no edduuukkkaaaashunnnnn.......!!!
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Yet amidst all the Hoop la -- and the billions of people and so manyyyyyyy parties and soooo many politicians , democracy still works ok in our nation :) Isnt that a wonder?
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