Lately, I found articles by a certain journalist, rather ordinary -only stating obvious facts. The certain journalist in question is incredibly ingenious and has the ability to mingle with commoners to find stories.
UP elections make the state a battleground, a wedding and an examination all in one- also it makes journalists partisan.
The certain journalist until a week ago was saying Muslim voters are in favour of BSP, then this week he attended a BSP rally and said Muslims are not in favour of BSP.
As for his first opinion, I commented “it wasn’t true that all Muslims were supporting BSP”. Also that I’m glad actual voters don’t read his newspaper. For second article, I said “he doesn’t need to attend a rally to know this. It is “common knowledge”
The certain journalist, right there on social media posted “why are you being so condescending? You want me to block you?” I said “sorry for being condescending. Blocking is your personal choice?” ( well do we ever ask permission before blocking someone?)
Anyway out of curiosity, I decided to check after few hours, and the gentleman had blocked me.
I got a good laugh out of it,because journalists can’t handle public criticism. Cricketers, athletes, artists, actors, even POLITICIANS can handle public criticism, but not a journalist. Pray tell me, why journalists can’t handle public criticism? Their articles are not holy grail that I have to abide by it as truth. I have a thinking mind, a questioning mind, and I shall use it, even if I offend a few!
BJP swiped a majority of seats in UP during LokSabha elections of 2014. However, what is under-reported is the margin of victory. The voters did not decide against SP, they decided against the Government in Centre. At that time SP under CM Akhilesh Yadav was only 2 years old. The seeds of development were already sown, and now in 2016 the fruits are here.
“achche din” vs “kaamboltahai” is the true match of election this year.
Achche din were a promise of hope, of change – a subconscious neuro-linguistic programming tool often used by Politicians, where nothing substantial is promised. However, CM Akhilesh Yadav has acted upon his manifesto of 2012 and over-achieved. Here is a leader that the populace has started to trust. He is not selling dreams but making dreams come true.
UP for once is witnessing development as a political agenda and not just religion and caste based politics.
So, in February I will caste my vote- a sacred relation of faith and trust between me and the EVM. The silent voices of UP voters will be heard when results are declared on 11th March. And no journalist can block it.
nehapratap 