Brand Modi should not get diluted because of a few in BJP

To assume that because of the love and admiration for ‘Modi’ Indians will accept the ineffectiveness of some BJP leaders at the state-level, then the BJP is reading Indians wrong.

- SAVIO RODRIGUES

I am a huge admirer of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. I have been an admirer of his style of governance since the time he was Chief Minister of Gujarat because he has a vision, he is planned and most importantly he is determined, dedicated and devoted to the nation.

I was most disappointed by the performance of the BJP in Karnataka because with Narendra Modi leading the charge it reflects on him even though the fault lines lie squarely with the ineffectiveness and callousness of the local leaders in the state.

While I was disappointed by the gains made by Congress over BJP and JDS in Karnataka, I was not surprised by the results. I expected it because most of the BJP local leaders were cut off from the reality of the situation at the base level and did not read the groundswell building against the party over the last twelve months.

People do not care about corruption in the high echelons of power because it does not directly impact their day-to-day lives, but when corruption becomes a pain to them, then it becomes a bane to the government in power.

We can deliberate on corruption by the political parties or their leaders and of course, political history will show us that Congress has been one of the most corrupt parties, but BJP in Karnataka too is not bathed in milk. There were reports of rampant misuse of power to facilitate corruption.

People electing Congress to power in Karnataka must know that it does not mean that corruption will end. For all you know, corruption will touch new highs.