To be honest, the more I see things play out here in our country, the more I am convinced that we are in a war for the soul of India.
This is not a war against the minorities.
This is not even a war against one minority.
This is a war to control and run India. Versus to protect one's sanctified turf as the hordes roll in.
This is a war to make sure that the large majority never coalesces into one to prevent that from happening.
This is a war where small special interest hitherto pampered groups will get into bed with each other for that return to status quo.
We saw it playing out in Delhi. We are seeing it play out in Bihar. It will play out in West Bengal as well.
It is just a coincidental byproduct, and not the real crux, that this war also has Hindu lovers and Hindu haters pitted against each other. As a natural gravitation to two teams.
But that's not what the fight is all about. Because the fight is not about India, but the fight for control of India. And the defense of one's turf against the barbarians as they roll in.
Its not going to be sterile or bloodless. The barbarians are armed, educated, articulate, well connected, prosperous and very well fed. On cake and wine alike.
Cheers, Doc