Even before votes were counted the then PM-in-waiting had signaled his intentions not to pursue Sonia and her brood. There were important political and logistical compulsions behind his reluctance (see this
http://inflextionpoint.blogspot.com/2014/07/the-pms-dilemma.html )
PM Modi had hoped that this hands-off approach would reassure the Sonia clan and institute an unspoken ceasefire of sorts between the two sides.
It would entail the following: NDA goes slow on Sonia's corruption and Sonia allows NDA2 to get on with the vital task of governance.
Sonia haters (myself included) had hoped that this would be a temporary reprieve. With passage of time, having gathered an envious record of governance, NDA2 could open a can of whoop ass on Sonia and her extended political family.
Eschewing an aggressive anti-Sonia posture at the outset made sense in June of 2014. There were too many trap doors. A long list of enemies - both internal and external - nurtured and prepared by Sonia and her handlers were waiting in the wings to ensnare the new govt.
Conscious of these pitfalls, PM Modi ignored Sonia and very methodically pursued the items on his To-do list:
Fix defense procurement,
re-energize the economy,
neutralize NGO-Evangelist ecosystem, etc.
But Sonia analyzed the situation and came to the same conclusions. A performing NDA2 would be the last straw. A performing NDA2 would surely write her political obituary.
Having to choose between sitting still and striking back, Sonia opted for a preemptive strike.
And at least for now, it has yielded results.
With NDA2's initiatives in their nascent stage, public is yet to feel their complete and perceptible impact. In the absence of these tangible benefits a perception found breathing room in public discourse. "NDA2 seems to have lost momentum"
Moreover, BJP seems to have lost its aggressive political edge.
Within these changing equations, PM Modi has continued with his 'rise above petty politics' strategy. His govt. has jabbed at Sonia's 'Vadra' wounds, with little to suggest that it was ready to go in for the kill.
As detailed here http://inflextionpoint.blogspot.com/2015/07/pm-is-creating-political-vacum.html - this strategy still makes sense. But when the enemy changes her strategy a course modification if not a course-correction is called for.
Clearly, Sonia feigned her illness to launder her wealth both in India and abroad. Moreover, it is likely that even a section of the judiciary has been co-opted into her vast ecosystem.
Given the potent and evil power of this ecosystem, political elimination of Sonia is a risky proposition. Furthermore it may corner NDA2 into a political and governance quagmire.
But a solution must be found. Sonia left unchallenged will force the PM into the same quagmire.
i.e. Either strategy - Staying the course or striking back - entails the same risk.
Having exhausted 15 of the 36 months needed to deliver good governance, PM Modi's options are now shrinking. Time is not on his side.
The Gloves must come off.
By striking first, Sonia has stolen the early advantage but she doesnt (as yet) hold all the cards.
She can be wounded. But the time for it is now.
http://inflextionpoint.blogspot.com/2014/07/the-pms-dilemma.html )
PM Modi had hoped that this hands-off approach would reassure the Sonia clan and institute an unspoken ceasefire of sorts between the two sides.
It would entail the following: NDA goes slow on Sonia's corruption and Sonia allows NDA2 to get on with the vital task of governance.
Sonia haters (myself included) had hoped that this would be a temporary reprieve. With passage of time, having gathered an envious record of governance, NDA2 could open a can of whoop ass on Sonia and her extended political family.
Eschewing an aggressive anti-Sonia posture at the outset made sense in June of 2014. There were too many trap doors. A long list of enemies - both internal and external - nurtured and prepared by Sonia and her handlers were waiting in the wings to ensnare the new govt.
Conscious of these pitfalls, PM Modi ignored Sonia and very methodically pursued the items on his To-do list:
Fix defense procurement,
re-energize the economy,
neutralize NGO-Evangelist ecosystem, etc.
But Sonia analyzed the situation and came to the same conclusions. A performing NDA2 would be the last straw. A performing NDA2 would surely write her political obituary.
Having to choose between sitting still and striking back, Sonia opted for a preemptive strike.
And at least for now, it has yielded results.
With NDA2's initiatives in their nascent stage, public is yet to feel their complete and perceptible impact. In the absence of these tangible benefits a perception found breathing room in public discourse. "NDA2 seems to have lost momentum"
Moreover, BJP seems to have lost its aggressive political edge.
Within these changing equations, PM Modi has continued with his 'rise above petty politics' strategy. His govt. has jabbed at Sonia's 'Vadra' wounds, with little to suggest that it was ready to go in for the kill.
As detailed here http://inflextionpoint.blogspot.com/2015/07/pm-is-creating-political-vacum.html - this strategy still makes sense. But when the enemy changes her strategy a course modification if not a course-correction is called for.
Clearly, Sonia feigned her illness to launder her wealth both in India and abroad. Moreover, it is likely that even a section of the judiciary has been co-opted into her vast ecosystem.
Given the potent and evil power of this ecosystem, political elimination of Sonia is a risky proposition. Furthermore it may corner NDA2 into a political and governance quagmire.
But a solution must be found. Sonia left unchallenged will force the PM into the same quagmire.
i.e. Either strategy - Staying the course or striking back - entails the same risk.
Having exhausted 15 of the 36 months needed to deliver good governance, PM Modi's options are now shrinking. Time is not on his side.
The Gloves must come off.
By striking first, Sonia has stolen the early advantage but she doesnt (as yet) hold all the cards.
She can be wounded. But the time for it is now.
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