I am not surprised.
I don't think I didn't have any opinion about the ongoing N-debate. If I go by whatever (little) I read on this matter, I had every reason to believe that the deal was a good deal. At the same time, I was surprised that both the right-and-left wingers were opposed to it. The leftist for the obvious reason that (they believed) India would be on the slavery-path if she signs the pact with the capitalists. The opposition from the right-wingers was something I was surprised with. Of course, there are n number of things I don't understand both from a technical and political perspective, so I didn't mull over it for long. One thing is for sure: the right-wingers saw a (faint) chance of political uncertainty arising out of the drift between the Govt and the Leftists --- an opportunity too precious to let go!
I find it unfortunate that the prime minister had to bow against these tactics to retain the power (at cost of electrical power?). Yet, at the same time, I must re-iterate, I am not surprised.
What I am surprised at is, I don't see either left-wingers or the right-wingers publicly celebrating their success. So far, (please make me aware if you know) I haven't read or heard any big leader coming out and expressing satisfaction after the Prime Minister's decision. On the other hand, I have only heard of criticism of the Prime Minister for bowing to the communists for personal ambitions. I wonder, where these folks were hiding when the Prime Minister was asking for wide-spread support on the N-deal. At the end of this political somersault, the general feeling of dissatisfaction seems to continue. And I think it'll continue till another exciting issue is thrown in. I am sure that the right-wingers are not satisfied because now there seems to be no mid-term elections. I am not sure why the left-wingers are not happy. I must say, it's a somersault from all the angles: earlier, I could not explain right-winger's behaviour, now I cannot explain that of the leftists.
As goes in football, without the wingers' support, a goal is never achieved. I should think it's not so very different in politics too!
I don't think I didn't have any opinion about the ongoing N-debate. If I go by whatever (little) I read on this matter, I had every reason to believe that the deal was a good deal. At the same time, I was surprised that both the right-and-left wingers were opposed to it. The leftist for the obvious reason that (they believed) India would be on the slavery-path if she signs the pact with the capitalists. The opposition from the right-wingers was something I was surprised with. Of course, there are n number of things I don't understand both from a technical and political perspective, so I didn't mull over it for long. One thing is for sure: the right-wingers saw a (faint) chance of political uncertainty arising out of the drift between the Govt and the Leftists --- an opportunity too precious to let go!
I find it unfortunate that the prime minister had to bow against these tactics to retain the power (at cost of electrical power?). Yet, at the same time, I must re-iterate, I am not surprised.
What I am surprised at is, I don't see either left-wingers or the right-wingers publicly celebrating their success. So far, (please make me aware if you know) I haven't read or heard any big leader coming out and expressing satisfaction after the Prime Minister's decision. On the other hand, I have only heard of criticism of the Prime Minister for bowing to the communists for personal ambitions. I wonder, where these folks were hiding when the Prime Minister was asking for wide-spread support on the N-deal. At the end of this political somersault, the general feeling of dissatisfaction seems to continue. And I think it'll continue till another exciting issue is thrown in. I am sure that the right-wingers are not satisfied because now there seems to be no mid-term elections. I am not sure why the left-wingers are not happy. I must say, it's a somersault from all the angles: earlier, I could not explain right-winger's behaviour, now I cannot explain that of the leftists.
As goes in football, without the wingers' support, a goal is never achieved. I should think it's not so very different in politics too!
2 comments:
Well written comments...
Really no one paid attention to why Left wings did not come out with celebration...very good observation !!!
Nice football parallel :-)
From what I read, the left's concerns seemed to be genuine. But the right seems to be just playing the role of a general pain in the wrong place.
Probably no one is celebrating because another U-turn is anyday possible.
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