Let's Assume Narendra Modi is a monster

A recent article in the little known magazine Caravan (http://www.caravanmagazine.in/PrintThisStory.aspx?StoryId=1315)   has caused quite a ruckus.  It is, at best, a rehash of old accusations, which left unanswered may acquire the veneer of the gospel truth.  So let us examine it.

Let’s assume as the article suggests, that NaMo is a monster.  A fascist dictator.  But then what is his motive? If he is indeed evil incarnate, what does he aim to achieve?

1.       Wealth?  Probably the most laughable aspect of the Caravan article is the insinuation that Amit Shah was running a protection/extortion racket and that the taint may go upwards to NaMo himself.  How much can one extort – a few hundred crores at best.  Gujarat is an economy that is attracting investment commitments in the hundreds of lakhs of crores and NaMo would run an extortion racket to nickel-and-dime his way to a few hundred crores!! Pseudos should have their brains checked.  At least check your arguments for basic logic.  If NaMo wanted he could be wealthier than Sonia.  But he chooses to guard the treasury, not loot it like the Chiddus, Pawars and Sonias.

2.       Promote his family?  NaMo’s 80+ year old mother lives with his brother in a lower middle class tenement.  Despite 10 years as CM of India’s most prosperous state, his family has benefitted in no way.  In fact, NaMo goes out of his way to ensure that there’s not even a hint of nepotism in his actions.  Can any other leader make this claim?

3.       Carnal Pleasure?  If Sonia had sensed any susceptibility to honey-traps, Bollywood, tollywood, mollywood and every other wood would have been lined up to suggest the existence of a ladies man. Nothing here either.

4.       Power?  If Power for power sake was his mission in life, why wouldn’t he carve out his fiefdom, make peace with the Delhi sultanate and enjoy the spoils of power.  The Power hungry have a price, just as the Pawars, the Karunanidhis have repeatedly demonstrated.  NaMo wants power to make a difference.  So nothing on this front either.

5.       A Good time?  Power brings with it a host of fringe benefits – regular presence on Page 3, hobnobbing with celebrities, foreign travel, beach front mansions, a celebrity entourage etc.  But NaMo is an acknowledged workaholic.  Perhaps, the only politician in the history of India who clocks 18-20 hour work days and seldom takes even a day’s break.  Contrast that with the vacations of US Presidents and our own Sonia clan. 

6.       Spread Hindutva?  If forcing Hindutva on India was his goal, wouldn’t VHP and Pravin Togadia be his bosom buddies?  Would Gujarat Govt. have demolished more road side temples than all of India’s governments put together?  Yes he’s the very epitome of Sanatani Hindu.  But he makes no excuses on that front and wears his beliefs on his sleeve.  Nothing here either?  What’s left?

That my dear friends, leaves us with just one conclusion. 

A man who eschews wine, women, wealth and song, a leader who scrupulously ensures that neither he nor any member of his family benefits in any way from his proximity to power, can be nothing but a great leader. 

If access to power does not corrupt this man, one can only imagine the staggering strength of character he possesses. 

If intolerance of endemic corruption, if rage against greed for blood money is a dictatorial trait, may god bless all Indian leaders with just such a trait.

If caring for the least fortunate citizens under his administration is a move to garner public approval, may all politicians exhibit just such a greed for approval.

Ladies and gentleman, Narendra Damodardas Modi, is a rare breed.  One we haven’t seen since the days of Sardar Patel and Shashtriji.  Instead of demonizing this true son of Mother India, let us join our forces in doing all we can to support his candidature for the highest office of the land.

Let us strive for the day we can all proudly say:  Hamare Pradhan Matri Shri Narendra Modiji