"POLITICAL HINDUS" & "SCHEMING" (HAPPY) BEN

Thank god, at last, one state government (though late) has accepted that non reserved category ordinary citizens are not just "Political Hindus".They too have their woes,pains & immensely deep problems.They too need solace from various woes.yes, I am talking about Gujarat Chief Minister Smt. Anandiben patel's latest youth welfare scheme 'Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojna".If this on paper glossy looking scheme is implemented properly,will be fruitful for both the "parties" i.e. it's actual stakeholders & BJP.

"MYSY" may have its flaws in financial terms but it has tremendous inner social & political currents.let's take a small example.The highest limit of Rs. 4.50 lac is given to take benefits of various student oriented schemes.Now in modern urban Gujarat where generally a single bread winner earns around 32 to 35 thousand per month,especially in nucleus family of "hum do hamarey do" will get monthly relief of around 2500 to 3000 Rs. in his kids education expenditure .That makes a big difference to any middle/upper middle class family.Well, this is just one part of the scheme.There are various benefits for youth as far as their higher education & employment is concerned.

Basically I want to analyse the scheme from it's socio political angle.as i said early if this scheme is implemented seriously & without much bureaucratic tantrums it may become a flagship program for Gujarat BJP and who knows it may take a form of law someday in future,but for that government ,BJP office bearers & beneficiaries must take pains.

Interestingly this scheme has more chances of success not just because it is declared on "right time" but probably it is the only governmental welfare scheme which has been designed by its all stakeholders. Sarkaar maibaap, bureaucrats & representatives of various general category communities.It has less chances of failure from this angle because in other schemes generally governments depend on bureaucrats & "invited representations" through various mediums for which no one cares.

Most important aspect of this scheme is that OBC/SC/ST communities have accepted it wholeheartedly .Entire scheme is based on various inputs of welfare schemes made for OBC/SC/ST communities because there were no model schemes available for general categories before this one,so government automatically made this scheme "Samras" by using already implemented welfare schemes for OBC/SC/ST communities.

Well, its a fact that this scheme can not be an alternate for "reservation" demanded by Patidar youth."Reservation" has it's own merits & demerits,only beneficiaries of it know the truth(apart from politicians).As one faction of Patidars (PAAS to be specific) is against this "Lolipop" but probably majority Patidars & other general category communities have started thinking seriously about this alternate as political confrontation can not give them much benefits. May be in future Patidar youth may start it taking seriously when they will see its real benefits.

Even today this scheme is seen only from "Patidar" angle & it's other beneficiary communities are not responding openly.Even a certain part of media is also highlighting "Patidar Angle" of this scheme.Other stakeholder communities need to clear the air asap to avail the benefits of "MYSY"

In fact the scheme has various benefits for youth as Patidar youth is fighting for education & employment opportunities.Though it has strong political roots,it could be beneficial for them. As usual congress just did lip service to condemn the scheme & again reduced it's political stature.Congress need serious "Atmamanthan" on it's own political policies else it will get wiped out of it's "KLBP"(Kshatriya,Lohana,Brahmin,Patidar, to name a few) voting communities.

Who Is Afraid Of New Political Patels…..?

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…..None ,is the answer, it seems so. Though Hardik + laljibhai & company are pushing their "Anamat"(reservation)activities across Gujarat nothing significant is happening amongst Patidars. The “Anamat” stir loosing sheen as it’s outspoken, childish leaders have made tremendous blunders & lost control over the Patidar mass. Majority Patidars must be feeling cheated after 25^th August & now they may remain aloof from this political drama.

In fact Patidars being highly influential citizens of Gujarat, have been enjoying political, economical & social advantage since long. They got political patronage especially after departure of two congress chief ministers, Madhavsinh Solanki & Amarsinh Chaudhari. In Gujarat Patidar’s political fortunes took big turn when BJP started  wooing them rigorously. In last twenty years Patidars have seen astounding growth in almost all walks of public life. Initially they entered in various markets as novice & slowly they controlled & ultimately dominated it. Undoubtedly they have worked hard to achieve this status. Take examples of four  important industries of Gujarat. Diamond, Pharmaceuticals ,Engineering & construction, these all are  dominated by Patidars.

“Unity For The Community” is the motto of Patidars. Whenever there is a call of community, all Patidars get together in no time, whether it is a social work or a religious gathering. But unfortunately this show of Patidar’s strength has become a “political weakness” for them. Recent reservation stir was the best example. The way Hardik Patel stole the show from Sardar Patel Group, it clearly indicated rift amongst Patidars on this issue.

Interestingly being influential community Patidars strength has been used by all political & social institutes. There is no doubt about Patidar’s immense contribution in Gujarat’s growth story. It’s apparent that former Chief Minister Narendrabhai  Modi  successfully used this community’s  political strength to oil the growth engine of Gujarat.

It seems on political front that same Patidar community is losing the game, after 25^th August mega show of might it has created a buzz & sense of fear not only amongst OBC’s(including SC/ST) but other “general category” communities. Things are  heading towards class conflict in near future as OBC’s & SC/ST communities are also getting ready with sleeves up & there lies subtle political message for Patidars.

From political point of view Patidars are always over estimated in Gujarat. This may sound rude but it’s a “political fact”. Though Patidars are mighty ones but they are not the only one. Other communities like Jains(Baniya), Rajputs, Lohanas, Brahmins & many more too have their share in the “political pie’ & these communities  enjoy it smartly, silently. They also outcast Patidars when they get aggressive, especially in local elections.

An interesting example in support of my above analysis. In 2012  assembly elections Gujarat has seen this miraculous scenario. Gujarat’s most Patidar dominated area Saurashtra became laboratory for this experiment. During Saurashtra’s voting phase BJP’s ousted Netas & some congress leaders successfully mobilized Patidars in first two hours of voting in rural areas, the way Patidars  voted, before afternoon BJP got alarming signal & they too mobilized their committed non Patidar+ Patidar voters to polling booths. Saurashtra phase was the highest voting turnout in 2012  &  extremely  fruitful for BJP.

There are four main reasons in present scenario which could go against Patidars in future elections in Gujarat. First, unrest created by Patidar’s  mega show has given a golden chance to other communities to fulfill their political dreams & it may help political parties(read BJP) to regain it’s strength. Second, Anandiben’s Sarkaar will definitely take political advantage of rift amongst Patidars on this issue & in “Non Patel” or less Patel dominated constituency it may strengthen its base.

Third, as we all know congress is almost dead in Gujarat & ghosts of its political follies are hounding it’s Netas. Even it’s Patidar leaders have lost relevance in present context, so they are unable to take electoral advantage in next few elections. Fourth, some timely measures(or say damage control) by Anandiben’s Sarkaar may change the scenario. Full fledge scholarship for students, economical support for youth, job opportunities in various government sectors or all inclusive full fledge package for all “general category” communities can turn the table. Even some pro congress Patidars may also accept this solution whole heartedly & avoid confrontation with popular government. It would be an easier task for government as it has no other political threats as of now, but it will solely depend on government’s political will to execute it. If Anandiben uses it cleverly she would be able to silence her enemies (within) & outside her party, winning elections will be the cherry on ice cream for her.

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