I was in train travelling from Thakurli to Thane when the question from previous night prevailed in my mind. What will be the strategy of BJP to form the government? While I changed trains and boarded the one to Ghansoli got the news of BJP having won the vote of confidence and Leader of Opposition of Shiv Sena. I was happy that vote of confidence went through, Shiv Sena supported the appointment of BJP's Speaker of Assembly and also had their own Leader of Opposition. I was relieved, had a devilish smile on my face. I wanted to laugh out loud like a devil. Doinh He ho ho ho ho haw. :) I was so happy. Speaker: BJP, Leader of Opposition: Shiv Sena and CM: BJP. Was is the strategy of 'Leader of Opposition bhi apna ruling bhi apna. naa rahega baas na bajegi bansuri?' Question was half answered. NCP didn't vote Shiv Sena and Congress opposed and all others voted in favour of BJP. There is never a free lunch and in politics unconditional support meant *conditions applied.
How will the CM have a stable government? How would he prove that he didnt do any favors to NCP in exchange of support? What about the forth coming elections of J&K, Jharkhand and Delhi. When AAP chief formed government in Delhi with Congress and resigned, he hurt the sentiments of people in Delhi. They started hating him. This gamble of BJP in Maharashtra looked similar. What if BJP CM resigns since NCP withdrew support since their demands were not met. Since this was the time of unusual politics nothing was predictable. Playing these cards today, has BJP just bought some time to make sure they prove their mettle. BJP was not disclosing any of their cards, were playing blind. Rather kept all the political parties and the society in blind may be not Shiv Sena. They were hands in glove with BJP. Not Sure. Shiv Sena's backing of Speaker of Assembly was unexpected. Looked like BJP was testing patience of all the political parties. They stayed mum and were not ready to match Shiv Sena's demand and yet not declared their relationship status with NCP. Act behind the scenes is interesting. It looks like BJP is testing depth at both ends Shiv Sena and NCP. In the act they made sure Leader of Opposition is Shiv Sena and NCP fell prey and offers support. At later stage if NCP starts demanding favors against their support in the form of ministries or hiding some of their scams they could always back out. Doing so they have kept doors open.
The act is well planned. Course of time is deciding the fate of all other parties. By putting Shiv Sena in opposition they made sure Hindutwa work is always a priority and doesnt get blocked by having Pro-Seculars in the opposition to become a hurdle every time. Ruling bhi Hindutwa, Opposition bhi Hindutwa. No space for Pro-Seculars rather pseudo seculars.
This was a once in life time act set by BJP. Ruling bhi Hindutwa, Opposition bhi Hindutwa.
Within the time bought by the CM, 3 months or may be 6 months BJP will have to push reforms and work at full throttle. MH will face elections very soon because, ride with NCP is a blind date. If they face elections they have chance to blame the NCP and the Shiv Sena. Here Culprit would be the NCP and yet again the Hindutwa would emerge victorious against the Secular.
What is BJP is committed to NCP behind the scenes. Favors to NCP and progress is on the back burner. However, since it was the time of unusual politics everything is unpredictable.
Indian politics is all about how you unnerve the human sentiment. The act put here by BJP was unusual and tough to be understood by a common man. Going by the trend, one who remains in limelight enjoys sympathy and votes here. The shot played by BJP was going to put Congress and NCP off that limelight and make sure they get reduced to single digit in the next election. A strategy for the long run. Neither Congress nor NCP is in opposition and hence they will not have issues to take to people when they face elections. The real competition would be between Shiv Sena and BJP. One should note be surprised if 288 seats get divided amongst BJP and Shiv Sena next time.
The question of 'How' still prevails. Unusual Politics. Unusual Fate.
'One Time Act'- Director: Amit Shah
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