She has been the chief minister of India's largest state four times in a row. She tops the highest tax payers list, organizes lavish birthday parties for herself, loads herself up with expensive bling, and is now eying the highest position in the political kingdom. Yup...the 'Dalit Queen' has expressed her desire to become the future Prime Minister of India.
I am proud to have been born in a Dalit household.
Above all I am ‘Bharat ki beti’. I would like to ask the casteist leaders that if the daughter of a Dalit could become Chief Minister of the biggest state in the country four times, is capable of providing a good administration and working for the uplift of the masses, why can she not become Prime Minister of the country? she says
But this post isn't in acclamation for Mayavati's impressive rise in power (and bank balance) over the years, nor it is about wishing her good luck for her transformation into the leader of India. The mere thought of her coming into power is frightening. If she becomes the PM, she will be the weapon of mass destruction for the nation. This flagrantly corrupt and power hungry politician is one of many politicians on the current Indian political scene who have no intention whatsoever of serving the nation and it's people, rather they think of politics as a means of accumulating immense wealth, authority and a higher status by defrauding illiterate and poor people and leading them into believing that their days of glory are around the corner.
She claims that she is capable of running a country. But is she even capable of running a state? She wants to divide up UP because she thinks it's still too big, even after the creation of Uttarakhand. If she cannot run a state properly because of its size, how the hell does she suppose she can run the seventh largest country in the world; a country with so much diversity and people from all backgrounds? How many more divisions do we need? Everyone knows she favors the Dalits. Her voice wouldn't be the voice of all Indians, her voice is and will be the voice of her kinfolk. A good leader is wise in his/her words and deeds. A good leader has an unpretentious demeanor, thinks of the 'junta' before oneself and doesn't rape the public of its money. Wouldn't we all like our leaders to have these qualities? Maya...who has petty thoughts, clearly does not have any of these traits. She makes preposterous accusations at Rahul Gandhi; says that he bathes with a special soap after meeting with the Dalits. She installs her own statues all over the state capital, and throws expensive birthday bashes for herself. She's just a chief minister yet she has crores in her bank accounts. I don't think that a government job in India pays that well. Come on Maya, be a little humble. You were appointed to do 'junta ki seva' as opposed to your own 'seva.' Now tell me...can you really imagine her as the next PM?
This wasn't supposed to be a Maya-bashing post. But I guess I got a little carried away with the heat of the topic. We have our hands full with corrupt, unscrupulous, even criminal politicians, and the last thing we need is another one of them as our next Prime Minister or President. I beleive we all are created equal; be it the Dalits or the Ambanis. We need a leader or leaders rather who think of India and its people as a whole and who do not segregate or show favoritism towards certain casts, creed, religion etc. We need leaders who would work with each other and not against each other. We need leaders who would work FOR the country and not just to fill up their pockets. We need diplomats and ambassadors who will be able to represent India at an international level (I don't see Mayavati being able to do that). We need young politicians like Rahul Gandhi with new, fresh ideas and who will become the voice of this new INDIA, but most importantly we need politicians who actually want to do something for their country and for their fellow countrymen. I know... I know.. this whole post sounds so preachy, but I have been feeling very strongly about this whole thing for the last couple of days. I also know it's easier said than done, but I guess you've gotta start somewhere...someday..
