The Dangerous Precedent of Undemocratic Mobilisation
The ugly spectacle witnessed in Delhi yesterday ought to be a matter of serious concern for every Indian who cares about the sovereignty of the country and its national interests. It was neither about democracy nor about institutional accountability. Rather, it was a blatant attempt to destabilise a regime that has been elected democratically. This sets a dangerous precedent and poses a direct threat to democracy and democratic institutions.
Every political party has the opportunity to contest elections and appeal to voters on the basis of its past performance, new promises, and overall credibility. If a party consistently loses elections due to poor leadership, appeasement of certain communities, disregard for national interests, or the pursuit of agendas detrimental to those interests, it cannot reasonably blame the Election Commission or the electoral process.It needs serious introspection.
The issue is not about liking or disliking Narendra Modi or Rahul Gandhi. That is not the point. What matters is who stands firmly for national interests. Leaders like Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru and Mrs. Indira Gandhi were stalwarts who took strong stands against imperialist machinations. The latter even sacrificed her life for the nation. She also knew how to discipline Communist parties when they acted casually toward national interests.
The Modi government has taken two particularly significant stands which have not been to the liking of Americans:
1. Resistance to American agro-industrial monopolies: Had India opened its markets to these forces, Indian farmers would have been reduced to a state of permanent servitude and financial ruin.
2. Diversification of oil purchases: Efforts to reduce dependence on one or two countries and secure better terms reflect strategic autonomy in energy policy.
The United States has failed to force the Modi government to bend to its will. Consequently, it has sought to patronise various negative forces within India, as it has done elsewhere. India’s initiatives — such as supporting BRICS and offering to mediate in the Russia–Ukraine conflict to help end the war — have not been welcomed by American interests.
It is time for every patriotic Indian to see through this larger game and expose the forces attempting to weaken sovereign decision-making and compromise national interests.
Two principles must be made absolutely clear:
1. Only bona fide Indian nationals should be eligible to vote.
2. Those who are deceased, have duplicate entries, or have enrolled through fraudulent documents must not remain on the electoral rolls. At the same time, any genuine voters deleted due to software or administrative errors must have their complaints addressed with complete transparency.
The AAP/CJK, the Congress, and the broader opposition must adhere to democratic politics. Street politics is a direct assault on democracy. It invites competitive mobilisation and could ultimately lead to anarchy.
The NDA government may indeed be lacking in several areas of governance. There are ample democratic outlets to articulate such criticism, but that does not justify attempts at undemocratic removal. India is far bigger than the narrow interests of any political party. We stand at the threshold of a historic opportunity, where a single mistake could cost the future of our people.
Whatever stand the Modi government takes in defending national interests — whether against internal disruptors or external hostile forces — must be supported unreservedly. There can be no compromise on this front.
