Moving On

When last month a veteran crusader named Mr. Anna Hazare went on for indefinite fast to get his version of 'Lokpal' Bill passed, People irrespective of differences in caste, community, region etc raised their voices in his support through various platforms. A large gathering of public was seen at his fast venue of  'Ramlila' ground and it was almost evident that this movement is not run in nexus with and sponsored by any corporate or political organisation (Against the claim made by some prominent members of ruling party). People contributed with money, voluntary service at venue giving the sense that the so called  'AAM AADMI' (Common man) is really moving on and instead giving importance to petty issues raised by politicians, they really want the system to be clean, accessible and supportive to general public.

But are our politicians moving away from the issues of caste, region, community,regionalism etc. Answer is a big No. Instead these things are repeatedly highlighted and kept alive through various communication mediums. Last one year had been a nightmare for ruling parties both at states and central level. The incessant revelation of scams have caused spinal injuries to their top leadership. These issues are infact the most important weapons in their arsenal to distract everybody's focus from real issues. Most politicians still reminds of the fundamentalist mindset that is a big hurdle achieving universal brethern. Everytime i hear a senior general seceretary of ruling party making any statement on any political scenario, he is conscious enough to bring in the word 'RSS' in all of his utterances. And as the statement progresses, All events started from demolition of Babri mosque, 2002 Gujrat riots and Malegaon blasts will be recalled repetitively. To more or less extent, Same thing goes with the main opposition party whose leaders whenever get a chance, always try to cash on the aftermaths of Operation Blue Star, Boforce scam, 'Ram Mandir' and endless list of issues. This is not just the case of two main political parties, but this kind of vote bank politics on caste, creed, regional etc basis can hardly be varying from the cosmopolitan environments of metros to parochial villages.

People in villages are deprived of the quality education. They still are very much attached to their roots and culture which unfortunately doesn't allow them to think beyond a particular mindset. But atleast they candidly accept that they are not yet moved on. General sense of public in metros (Captured through electronic and print media) inkled the feeling that they have started understanding the real issues which can benefit them and their future generations. Whenever there is any talk on politics in general gathering, People comes up with very innovative and philosophical thoughts. But election results and the supporters count turned up in election rallies indicates that these thoughts are infact limited to social circles only. Whenever its the matter of casting the vote, First thing a common man look at the CASTE of the candidates and will favour one who is closest to his 'VARNA'. These very facts indicates that majority of politicians and the general public are still reluctant to brace the idea of "Moving On".

System of India is highly inaccessible, unsupportive and unresponsive to a common man. People discuss these things with their companions and criticize the system and those who are enjoying the privileges of it. But they won't make efforts to change the hurdles within the system. After all they have elected the law makers to do this job. But onus of changing the system doesn't lie on legislators only. Law makers needs to be communicated these things with strong messages like 'Team Anna' did. People of our country needs to have a change in their taste for system which should be reflected in their approach and life style so that this whole concept of 'Moving on' doesn't seem a distant dream.