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2014 Elections - Grave Implications for India
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Biggest impact of Congress rule at Centre ? 42% say Inflation ....
How many of average Tamilnadu voters understand what is inflation ? this just tells that this survey is likely based on white collar " Net- surfers" !
anyway I hope BJP comes to power next year ....with or without Modi !
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For a common man anything that increases the price of necessary commodities is inflation .
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Priority is to serve Gujarat till 2017: Modi on PM ambition-India News - IBNLive Mobile
It is less than a year to General Elections and Modi is STILL not saying he even wants to be PM!
Wouldn't it make more sense to say he wants to run and then embark on a nation-wide election campaign?
Priority is to serve Gujarat till 2017: Modi on PM ambition-India News - IBNLive Mobile
It is less than a year to General Elections and Modi is STILL not saying he even wants to be PM!
Wouldn't it make more sense to say he wants to run and then embark on a nation-wide election campaign?
India's big business want Modi to be next PM - Rediff.com Business
Nearly three-quarters of Indian business leaders believe the government has mismanaged the economy and want opposition leader Narendra Modi to lead the country after an election due by May next year, according to an opinion poll published on Friday.
With India's 80-year-old Prime Minister Manmohan Singh expected to step aside, only 7 per cent of 100 chief executive officers surveyed for the Economic Times/Nielsen poll backed the ruling Congress party's Rahul Gandhi for the premiership.
Rahul represents the fourth generation of the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty that has led Congress, and India, for much of the time since independence from Britain in 1947. His late father, grandmother and great-grandfather were all prime ministers
But after a decade in power, Congress is widely expected to struggle at the polls, as the economy is growing at its slowest rate in a decade, and the rupee's plunge to record lows has evoked bad memories of an economic crisis in 1991.
"After a long policy drought, CEOs are impatient for strong leadership, intent, decisions and action. Modi they seem to think has more to show than Gandhi on all these counts," the Economic Times said in its comments on the results of the poll.
The survey was conducted by Nielsen between Aug. 1 and the beginning of September and covered the chief executive officers of companies worth more than 5 billion Indian rupees ($75.57 million) across different industries
Neither Modi, a leader in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), nor Gandhi have been formally named as candidates and neither has publicly said they want the job, but the coming election has often been framed as a presidential-style race between the two men.
Indian business has in the past applauded Modi as an investor-friendly chief minister who has led his western state of Gujarat to double-digit economic growth.
And the results of the poll represent the strongest recorded vote of confidence yet from industry for Modi, who is otherwise often seen as a polarising figure, due to his Hindu nationalist ideology and the deadly riots in Gujarat in 2002, when according to rights groups at least 2,000 Muslims were killed.
Gandhi, 43, has focused more on reviving the Congress party's political fortunes and, along with his mother Sonia, he been a vocal supporter of welfare programmes for the millions of poor. Otherwise, he rarely speaks in public and has said little about how to boost India's economic growth.
His solitary appearance before captains of industry in January failed to ignite enthusiasm and his speech was criticised for being vague and rambling.
Regardless of who wins, an overwhelming majority of business leaders said they wanted a stable government after the election, though neither the BJP nor the Congress is expected to win a clear majority.
The worry among investors is that a "third front" made up of regional parties with competing agendas may end up forming a fragile government that may not survive long.
Business leaders surveyed in the poll, however, thought that the economy has bottomed out with 42 per cent forecasting a slight uptick in growth from the 4.4 per cent reported in the last quarter to over 5 per cent this year and the next.
That is still far below the level policy makers say is needed to create jobs for the millions of youth joining the workforce.
Nearly three-quarters of Indian business leaders believe the government has mismanaged the economy and want opposition leader Narendra Modi to lead the country after an election due by May next year, according to an opinion poll published on Friday.
With India's 80-year-old Prime Minister Manmohan Singh expected to step aside, only 7 per cent of 100 chief executive officers surveyed for the Economic Times/Nielsen poll backed the ruling Congress party's Rahul Gandhi for the premiership.
Rahul represents the fourth generation of the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty that has led Congress, and India, for much of the time since independence from Britain in 1947. His late father, grandmother and great-grandfather were all prime ministers
But after a decade in power, Congress is widely expected to struggle at the polls, as the economy is growing at its slowest rate in a decade, and the rupee's plunge to record lows has evoked bad memories of an economic crisis in 1991.
"After a long policy drought, CEOs are impatient for strong leadership, intent, decisions and action. Modi they seem to think has more to show than Gandhi on all these counts," the Economic Times said in its comments on the results of the poll.
The survey was conducted by Nielsen between Aug. 1 and the beginning of September and covered the chief executive officers of companies worth more than 5 billion Indian rupees ($75.57 million) across different industries
Neither Modi, a leader in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), nor Gandhi have been formally named as candidates and neither has publicly said they want the job, but the coming election has often been framed as a presidential-style race between the two men.
Indian business has in the past applauded Modi as an investor-friendly chief minister who has led his western state of Gujarat to double-digit economic growth.
And the results of the poll represent the strongest recorded vote of confidence yet from industry for Modi, who is otherwise often seen as a polarising figure, due to his Hindu nationalist ideology and the deadly riots in Gujarat in 2002, when according to rights groups at least 2,000 Muslims were killed.
Gandhi, 43, has focused more on reviving the Congress party's political fortunes and, along with his mother Sonia, he been a vocal supporter of welfare programmes for the millions of poor. Otherwise, he rarely speaks in public and has said little about how to boost India's economic growth.
His solitary appearance before captains of industry in January failed to ignite enthusiasm and his speech was criticised for being vague and rambling.
Regardless of who wins, an overwhelming majority of business leaders said they wanted a stable government after the election, though neither the BJP nor the Congress is expected to win a clear majority.
The worry among investors is that a "third front" made up of regional parties with competing agendas may end up forming a fragile government that may not survive long.
Business leaders surveyed in the poll, however, thought that the economy has bottomed out with 42 per cent forecasting a slight uptick in growth from the 4.4 per cent reported in the last quarter to over 5 per cent this year and the next.
That is still far below the level policy makers say is needed to create jobs for the millions of youth joining the workforce.
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Tactical reason: why Modi doesn't dream of being PM - Hindustan Times
His statement, part of a broader reply to a child's question, came amid the clamour within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ranks to declare him the party's prime ministerial pick ahead of the 2014 polls.
Modi's critics were quick to read his remark as a sign that he was adopting a "tactical strategy" to show apparent disinterest in being declared as the BJP's choice for the top post, especially when the declaration is expected to be made shortly.
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I have to serve Gujarat, have no PM dreams: Modi
The critics of the Gujarat strongman, who is consistently dogged by accusations of inaction and even complicity in the 2002 religious riots in the state, said he also hoped to nullify the impact of a "damaging" resignation letter by jailed IPS officer DG Vanzara.
The encounter killings-accused Indian Police Service officer has urged Modi that he should "not forget to repay the debt which he owes to jailed police officers" in the "hurry of marching towards Delhi".
Modi's supporters in the BJP, however, saw in his statement elements of his typical style. His line that one should aspire to do "something" and not "become someone" was also an old one.
What would please Modi's political rivals is insiders in the BJP admitted Vanzara's letter, dated September 1 (it came to light two days later), continued to rankle him.
Vanzara has accused Modi and his key aide Amit Shah of ditching the policemen and reaping rich political benefits from the encounter cases.
Modi loyalists, however, dismissed the letter as a conspiracy building up against him because the BJP was about to name him as its PM pick.
Several BJP insiders saw Modi's latest stand as significant in the context of the September 1 meeting that senior party leaders LK Advani and Sushma Swaraj had with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) deputy chief Bhaiyya Joshi.
The RSS is seen as the ideological and spiritual guide of the BJP.
According to the insiders, Advani and Swaraj conveyed to Joshi their continued opposition to declaring Modi's name for the top post ahead of the assembly polls in Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chattisgarh in November.
BJP chief Rajnath Singh and Modi's backers apparently want the declaration done earlier.
Advani and Swaraj held Modi's elevation would obfuscate local issues, benefiting the Congress.
MP chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also flew to Delhi that day to impress upon these leaders that declaring Modi's name for the 2014 run ahead of the state polls could adversely impact the BJP's tally, said an insider.
Chouhan is said to have argued that the Congress could succeed in mobilising the minority votes in greater number in at least 40 seats, rocking his plan to win 120 to 130 of the total 229 seats for a third consecutive term.
On Thursday, Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar--an ardent fan of Modi--also added to the Gujarat strongman's discomfort.
In an interview to New York Times' India blog, India Ink, he said the Gujarat riots could have been handled better. The comment was not new because Parrikar had said so in many interviews in June.
Nevertheless, BJP leaders including Venkaiah Naidu asked Parrikar to clarify, which he did. The Goa CM said his remarks were not against Modi's anointment and that he had been "selectively quoted".
As things stood on Thursday, senior BJP and RSS leaders were slated to meet on September 8 and 9 on various issues including Modi's elevation for a decision before September 20.
What Modi said in Gandhinagar
"I never see such dreams (of becoming PM), nor am I going to see such dreams. People of Gujarat have given me the mandate to serve them till 2017 and I have to do this with full strength. I have to do only that, will focus all my energy in doing that," Modi said, in reply to a query from a student at a Teachers' Day function in Gandhinagar.
"Those who dream of becoming something end up destroying themselves. One should not dream of becoming something, but one should dream of doing something."
He was responding to a child who asked him whether he would meet students if he became PM after the 2014 elections.
I am educated and democratic person ....but I want BJP to come to power ( if possible without Modi )
His statement, part of a broader reply to a child's question, came amid the clamour within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ranks to declare him the party's prime ministerial pick ahead of the 2014 polls.
Modi's critics were quick to read his remark as a sign that he was adopting a "tactical strategy" to show apparent disinterest in being declared as the BJP's choice for the top post, especially when the declaration is expected to be made shortly.
related story
I have to serve Gujarat, have no PM dreams: Modi
The critics of the Gujarat strongman, who is consistently dogged by accusations of inaction and even complicity in the 2002 religious riots in the state, said he also hoped to nullify the impact of a "damaging" resignation letter by jailed IPS officer DG Vanzara.
The encounter killings-accused Indian Police Service officer has urged Modi that he should "not forget to repay the debt which he owes to jailed police officers" in the "hurry of marching towards Delhi".
Modi's supporters in the BJP, however, saw in his statement elements of his typical style. His line that one should aspire to do "something" and not "become someone" was also an old one.
What would please Modi's political rivals is insiders in the BJP admitted Vanzara's letter, dated September 1 (it came to light two days later), continued to rankle him.
Vanzara has accused Modi and his key aide Amit Shah of ditching the policemen and reaping rich political benefits from the encounter cases.
Modi loyalists, however, dismissed the letter as a conspiracy building up against him because the BJP was about to name him as its PM pick.
Several BJP insiders saw Modi's latest stand as significant in the context of the September 1 meeting that senior party leaders LK Advani and Sushma Swaraj had with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) deputy chief Bhaiyya Joshi.
The RSS is seen as the ideological and spiritual guide of the BJP.
According to the insiders, Advani and Swaraj conveyed to Joshi their continued opposition to declaring Modi's name for the top post ahead of the assembly polls in Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chattisgarh in November.
BJP chief Rajnath Singh and Modi's backers apparently want the declaration done earlier.
Advani and Swaraj held Modi's elevation would obfuscate local issues, benefiting the Congress.
MP chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also flew to Delhi that day to impress upon these leaders that declaring Modi's name for the 2014 run ahead of the state polls could adversely impact the BJP's tally, said an insider.
Chouhan is said to have argued that the Congress could succeed in mobilising the minority votes in greater number in at least 40 seats, rocking his plan to win 120 to 130 of the total 229 seats for a third consecutive term.
On Thursday, Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar--an ardent fan of Modi--also added to the Gujarat strongman's discomfort.
In an interview to New York Times' India blog, India Ink, he said the Gujarat riots could have been handled better. The comment was not new because Parrikar had said so in many interviews in June.
Nevertheless, BJP leaders including Venkaiah Naidu asked Parrikar to clarify, which he did. The Goa CM said his remarks were not against Modi's anointment and that he had been "selectively quoted".
As things stood on Thursday, senior BJP and RSS leaders were slated to meet on September 8 and 9 on various issues including Modi's elevation for a decision before September 20.
What Modi said in Gandhinagar
"I never see such dreams (of becoming PM), nor am I going to see such dreams. People of Gujarat have given me the mandate to serve them till 2017 and I have to do this with full strength. I have to do only that, will focus all my energy in doing that," Modi said, in reply to a query from a student at a Teachers' Day function in Gandhinagar.
"Those who dream of becoming something end up destroying themselves. One should not dream of becoming something, but one should dream of doing something."
He was responding to a child who asked him whether he would meet students if he became PM after the 2014 elections.
I am educated and democratic person ....but I want BJP to come to power ( if possible without Modi )
Would be funny to see if Congress wins again
BJP is good for Pakistan though
I feel if you see the political space of India....Anti Pakistan sentiments is very much less than that was happening earlier...And again....BJP love to have a good relation with Pakistan as it will always try to win back the minority vote...Remember....having good relation with Pakistan is always a vote catcher for Indian political party....as they feel that Indian muslim still like Indian political party to have friendly relation with pakistan...
'Anti-Modi' Advani, Swaraj, RSS chief meet over dinner - Rediff.com India News
Senior BJP leaders L K Advani and Sushma Swaraj, who are said to be opposed to the declaration of Narendra Modi as the prime ministerial candidate in the next elections, held a dinner meeting with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday to discuss the issue.
Advani hosted the dinner where Bhagwat and Swaraj were present and the three are understood to have discussed whether Modi should be declared the PM candidate now or it should be postponed till the forthcoming assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Delhi are over.
The meeting assumes significance as Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reportedly met Bhagwat, Advani and BJP Chief Rajnath Singh here last Sunday and requested them not to declare Modi as the PM candidate before the assembly polls as it will harm the party in over 30 seats in the state due to polarisation of Muslim votes.
However, Chouhan tweeted today afternoon- three days after his meeting with Bhagwat and the BJP top brass- denying that he was opposed to Modi being made the PM candidate.
"Reports in certain sections of media around my objection to Shri @narendramodi being declared as PM candidate are baseless & misleading... In BJP, the party is supreme and it will decide and declare the PM candidate at the right moment. Any speculation in this regard is avoidable," he said.
Party sources said the pros and cons of declaring Modi the PM candidate were discussed between Bhagwat, Advani and Swaraj. Advani and Swaraj are reported to be still opposed to the idea while the RSS and a sizable section of the BJP feels the announcement should not be delayed any further.
A coordination committee meeting of RSS, BJP, VHP and other Sangh parivar outfits is being held on September 8 and 9 to discuss crucial issues. Though the issue of making Modi the PM candidate is not on the agenda, there is likelihood of some noises being made in this regard during the conclave
Senior BJP leaders L K Advani and Sushma Swaraj, who are said to be opposed to the declaration of Narendra Modi as the prime ministerial candidate in the next elections, held a dinner meeting with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday to discuss the issue.
Advani hosted the dinner where Bhagwat and Swaraj were present and the three are understood to have discussed whether Modi should be declared the PM candidate now or it should be postponed till the forthcoming assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Delhi are over.
The meeting assumes significance as Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reportedly met Bhagwat, Advani and BJP Chief Rajnath Singh here last Sunday and requested them not to declare Modi as the PM candidate before the assembly polls as it will harm the party in over 30 seats in the state due to polarisation of Muslim votes.
However, Chouhan tweeted today afternoon- three days after his meeting with Bhagwat and the BJP top brass- denying that he was opposed to Modi being made the PM candidate.
"Reports in certain sections of media around my objection to Shri @narendramodi being declared as PM candidate are baseless & misleading... In BJP, the party is supreme and it will decide and declare the PM candidate at the right moment. Any speculation in this regard is avoidable," he said.
Party sources said the pros and cons of declaring Modi the PM candidate were discussed between Bhagwat, Advani and Swaraj. Advani and Swaraj are reported to be still opposed to the idea while the RSS and a sizable section of the BJP feels the announcement should not be delayed any further.
A coordination committee meeting of RSS, BJP, VHP and other Sangh parivar outfits is being held on September 8 and 9 to discuss crucial issues. Though the issue of making Modi the PM candidate is not on the agenda, there is likelihood of some noises being made in this regard during the conclave
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If only every Indian was educated and informed.
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Its actually the opposite
No, its not.
Pakistan already has its BJP in power (Center-right party of Nawaz Sharif)...
BJP is actually good for Pakistan... They can solve Kashmir issue if they want to..Congress can't, even if they wanted.
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