Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Election fever

As the election fever reaches a crescendo, it is difficult for the non-interested to also remain unaffected. It has been a high on hype and voltage, and brings happy tidings for the Narendra Modi-backed BJP, who (on the basis of the popular sentiment and exit polls) are expected to form the new government.

Personally, I believe that it is the middle-income (or middle-class) people who have been the catalyst for change in this country. However, I welcome the idea of a Modi-led government, as it has created an air of enthusiasm and optimism among Indian citizens, irrespective of their economic and social background. After the last 3 years of despair and confusion due to non-governance, it is good to see political hope in the people, as this itself can drive self-initiative and positive thinking, which can lead to strong growth at least in the near future.

The stock market rallying to cross 24K mark, is an indicator of this new-found optimism. 

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