Politics Discussion (India)

[Targaryen]

They somehow seem to underperform when it comes to state elections but retain power when it matters the most, i.e Lok Sabha elections.

It's not an exaggeration to state that BJP will win the 2024 edition too. You heard it here first

Modi will contest 2024 too?

 

[asprin]

2024

Unless there is some sort of restriction (age limit etc) that I'm not aware of, I can't think of a reason as to why not?

If there is some restriction, then Amit Shah will take over. Apart from these two I honestly don't think there is any other ideal candidate.

PS: And by ideal, I mean in BJP and not referring as someone qualified enough for the PM post

 

[Targaryen]

Unless there is some sort of restriction (age limit etc) that I'm not aware of, I can't think of a reason as to why not?

If there is some restriction, then Amit Shah will take over. Apart from these two I honestly don't think there is any other ideal candidate.

PS: And by ideal, I mean in BJP and not referring as someone qualified enough for the PM post

It's funny as to how they mock Gandhis for holding top post for more than a decade and he too does the same.

 

[CerealKiller]

Picture speaks louder than words.

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I don't know too much about Indian politics, but i'm guessing this is the result of a combination of voter apathy in state elections, and below par local leadership from the BJP. Modi's personal popularity was a big factor in the general election.
Could someone explain the issue around the citizenship bill?

 

[AsadRM]

Could someone explain the issue around the citizenship bill?

Same request from my side too

 

[NILAYSHAH60]

I don't know too much about Indian politics, but i'm guessing this is the result of a combination of voter apathy in state elections, and below par local leadership from the BJP. Modi's personal popularity was a big factor in the general election.
Could someone explain the issue around the citizenship bill?

There are a lot of immigrants from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan who stay in India without passport and Visa and because of them there are lack of resources for the needy in the Country and that is why they need a process by which they can identify such individuals and work against it.

 

[NILAYSHAH60]

There are a lot of immigrants from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan who stay in India without passport and Visa and because of them there are lack of resources for the needy in the Country and that is why they need a process by which they can identify such individuals and work against it.

Basically it gives right to such people to become citizens of India through legal documentation.

 

[CerealKiller]

Basically it gives right to such people to become citizens of India through legal documentation.

What about the religion of these people? Are non-Muslims prioritised or something?

 

[Targaryen]

What about the religion of these people? Are non-Muslims prioritised or something?

Yep, there few religions that have been listed under the bill (mainly Hindus). But Muslims are kept out.

 

[Targaryen]

I'm sharing this video which explains the reality of Citizenship Amendment bill 2019.

Govt says that this bill will bring back the Hindus from other countries and give shelter to them who are prosecuted. My point here is, do the muslims not get prosecuted in other countries? Why the govt is discriminating the people based on their religion?

Watch this video. It's in Hindi language and is beautifully explained how biased our Govt is. People consider the host in the video as biased guy who is against BJP. But most of his videos makes 100% sense and is really a good analysis. Please put forth your opinions after watching this video.

 

[Targaryen]

UPDATE: People have hit the streets in North Eastern States against Central Govt. 4 killed in the protest on [HASHTAG]#CAB2019[/HASHTAG].

Kerala, Punjab & West Bengal states have rejected the bill to be implemented in the state.

Protest is getting intense across the country. And govt is trying it's best to shut the mouths of people through Police power. There was also an attempt divert the issue by raising some other issue in parliament. Internet access have been cut-off in many cities

I don't know what makes BJP think that people will accept their every decisions.

 

[asprin]

UPDATE: People have hit the streets in North Eastern States against Central Govt. 4 killed in the protest on [HASHTAG]#CAB2019[/HASHTAG].

Kerala, Punjab & West Bengal states have rejected the bill to be implemented in the state.

Protest is getting intense across the country. And govt is trying it's best to shut the mouths of people through Police power. There was also an attempt divert the issue by raising some other issue in parliament. Internet access have been cut-off in many cities

I don't know what makes BJP think that people will accept their every decisions.

It won't matter at all. If there's one thing that BJP has shown in the past 6 years it is that once the Modi-Shah duo make a decision, every efforts will be made to see it through by hook or by crook. I do not see any other result.

And the Karnataka result has also proved that people are liking what they're seeing.

 

[Gaurav_7]

People should be ashamed of themselves for voting these monsters!

 

[Targaryen]

Violence across the country. While BJP is blaming Congress of sponsoring violence, this pic says it all.


Govt itself is taking help of RSS and ABVP to turn a silent protest into violent protest.

 

[abhi_jacko]

There is a misconception that these protests are only about Citizenship Amendment Bill. It is equally or more about the NRC bill which says that all people will be required to prove their citizenship in this country. They will have to produce papers as far back as 60 years ago (what a joke). All this is fine, but now starts the fun part

Of all the illegal immigrants identified (folks who can't produce their papers) non Muslims will get automatic citizenship from the govt if they say that they came to this country after persecution faced in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh. Everyone else will be kicked out. Which raises hundreds of questions, mainly that

1. Why just these 3 countries are singled out? What about the refugees from other neighboring countries who faced persecution?

2. If this is about partition time, and the logic is pak and bd were formed during post partition, then why is AFG included when it became a nation in 1930s itself

3. And most importantly, if Mr. X a non Muslim and Mr. Y a Muslim both are unable to produce documents, X will get citizenship whereas Y will be deported (god knows where), which is why Muslims especially are vehemently opposing this. This bill tries to show them as second class citizens in this country based on their religion and nothing else. A country which was not formed on religion basis to begin with

My take on this:
This is BJP and Amit Shah at its best. Election around the corner. Do something big, whether it makes sense or not. Distract the people and esp media from real issues like an economy in nosedive, unprecedented pollution, failing health and education systems.

Modi has so far not addressed this issue in media once, except for a snide communal remark. But he has come out to do rallies in Jharkhand asking voters to vote for BJP in ongoing elections. I started disliking Modi but now i feel pity for this man. Never thought he would turn so spineless with Amit shah taking the forefront of BJP now. They used to call Manmohan Singh a puppet of Sonia Gandhi. Modi is turning out to be a bigger joke a the hands of Amit Shah. Spineless