Rahul Gandhi was a
cult figure right from the time of his birth. It’s his ancestry to blame if not
to be grateful to. Being the Gandhi scion it was imminent for others (at least
Congress supporters) to look up to him for the top spot. Obviously he is the
Chosen One for Congress but definitely not the Best One. His looks backed by
his dimples, well clipped beard might be an attractive asset (especially for a
politician) but his speeches don’t serve that similar cynosure.
Rahul’s oratory gets tough to take when he hits the emotional pitch of his. And mind it, it’s more often than not that he coughs out his emotions. For a listener it is puzzling as in whether to sympathize or be shrewd and expect deliverables, not personal feelings. Inclination to the latter is obvious as the electorate is in no mood to commiserate with emotions and that also of Congress which is hit by anti-incumbency and failures on various fronts. This is good enough to out -weigh whatever emotions Rahul tries to invoke frequently in his speeches. It’s a big no to ‘emotional blackmail’ as there are emotions of crores of Indians to be attended to. Talks about core actions and not beggar for compassion will induce the electorate.
The pattern of Rahul’s speeches continues to revolve around the same recipe. First lionizing UPA’s schemes, then nose diving into his family history and a few digs here and there at the BJP. He seems to be a young boy speaking earnestly from his heart and on way hitting a strikingly philosophical pitch!! Stating power as poison, talking about assassination of his grandmother and father, crushing his own dreams for India, threat to his own life or be it highlighting his emotional mother at time of passage of Food Security Bill, all instances follow his patterns of oratory. Might be a bit harsh on him but surely for a top post like that of PM he needs to shed his naiveness (be it pretentiousness or not). But the first big thing is that is he vying for the top post? He continues obstinately refusing to throw his hat into the ring. The doubt- whether he will or won’t continue to bewilder us. The answer to this doubt will decide whether he is worth listening to and whether the poll pundits are right in assuming Rahul as Congress’s PM candidate. It’s time Rahul decides and allows us to make up our minds.
Rahul’s oratory gets tough to take when he hits the emotional pitch of his. And mind it, it’s more often than not that he coughs out his emotions. For a listener it is puzzling as in whether to sympathize or be shrewd and expect deliverables, not personal feelings. Inclination to the latter is obvious as the electorate is in no mood to commiserate with emotions and that also of Congress which is hit by anti-incumbency and failures on various fronts. This is good enough to out -weigh whatever emotions Rahul tries to invoke frequently in his speeches. It’s a big no to ‘emotional blackmail’ as there are emotions of crores of Indians to be attended to. Talks about core actions and not beggar for compassion will induce the electorate.
The pattern of Rahul’s speeches continues to revolve around the same recipe. First lionizing UPA’s schemes, then nose diving into his family history and a few digs here and there at the BJP. He seems to be a young boy speaking earnestly from his heart and on way hitting a strikingly philosophical pitch!! Stating power as poison, talking about assassination of his grandmother and father, crushing his own dreams for India, threat to his own life or be it highlighting his emotional mother at time of passage of Food Security Bill, all instances follow his patterns of oratory. Might be a bit harsh on him but surely for a top post like that of PM he needs to shed his naiveness (be it pretentiousness or not). But the first big thing is that is he vying for the top post? He continues obstinately refusing to throw his hat into the ring. The doubt- whether he will or won’t continue to bewilder us. The answer to this doubt will decide whether he is worth listening to and whether the poll pundits are right in assuming Rahul as Congress’s PM candidate. It’s time Rahul decides and allows us to make up our minds.
At the same time Rahul Gandhi does deserve
a few accolades as well. Dismissing the ordinance meant for saving tainted
politicians (except for the way he did it) was commendable and was a good use
of his supremacy in his party. But as a PM candidate or at least as the Vice
President of Congress he needs to come up with more matter. UPA-II’s dismal
performance can’t be over looked and its better if Rahul doesn’t attempt to do
so in his speeches. Accepting short comings audaciously and presenting bold
remedies is what the electorate desires. Just indulging in a negative campaign
against BJP will in no way help Congress cover the distance. Rahul needs to be
more responsible in remarks he makes. Take for instance, him stating that ISI
is reconciling with the Muslims of Muzaffarnagar. Such baseless remarks are not
expected from Rahul Gandhi. Better if Digvijay Singh comes up with these and
not Rahul !!
Harping on his family tragedies more often
than not does no good to an electorate which is heavily populated by youth who,
frankly speaking are more interested in the future rather than in the past.
It’s high time that the speeches made get
more specific about country’s problems and their solutions. And more
importantly it’s the action that needs to follow the words!
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