BJP and PDP should join
hands
The election in
Jammu and Kashmir has thrown up a fragmented verdict. The performance of the Bharatiya
Janata Party, the People’s Democratic Party, the National Conference and the
Congress shows that the contest was truly a four-cornered one. The Hindus of the Jammu region voted
overwhelmingly for the BJP, and the Muslims of the Kashmir valley split their
approval among the PDP, the NC and the Congress. But on the whole, it was an
outright disapproval of the NC government led by outgoing Chief Minister Omar
Abdullah.
Second, the
popular approval of the BJP is the highest of all four contestants — it won 23
per cent of the votes polled. The PDP, despite scoring lower than the BJP in
terms of vote share, has won the highest number of seats and has become eligible
to be invited to form the government. Now there is a need for at least two
parties to come together to form a government in the State
The best thing is
that the people of J & K turned out in large numbers and did their
democratic duty. In the present scenario, only a coalition government is likely
to happen, if people's verdict is to be respected and the Governor's rule is to
be avoided.
However, a
beginning has been made by the people of the valley for bringing tranquility in
the region. After analysing all the permutations and combinations, BJP and PDP
are the two likely parties that are to join hands to form the government.
Normalcy is certain to bloom and the people will gradually join the mainstream.
Despite the less
number of seats from pure mandate, BJP is most likely to go for all the options
and form a government for the sake of the people who showed a lot of confidence
in Modi and his party. Being at the Centre and led by Narendra Modi and also the
majority having clearly showed the belief in BJP, the second largest party in J
& K, it should participate in formation of new government.
The coming
together of BJP and PDP is beneficial for the both parties in Jammu &
Kashmir. Coming together of Hindu and Muslim parties will be an example for
both Hindus and Muslims throughout the country. With the help of Modi
government, Kashmir can also see faster development and economic growth. The
center is also best placed to assuage their alienation feelings and bring them
to main stream. If PDP is any wiser, it will follow this path for the
betterment of Kashmir and its people.
Undoubtedly, BJP
has won from Jammu in a grand way. One cannot forget that the people of Jammu
have just not voted for BJP on the basis of religious differences but also
because they have been cornered by the rest all political parties of Kashmir. Abdullahs
and Muftis were always the chief ministers of Kashmir and they never cared
about Jammu and now when these people got their chance they took their revenge
and voted for BJP. So these results project a much larger picture.
For the first Time
the Political Parties are given an opportunity to have an introspection on what
they did in the past and what they can do for the future. In a way the show of
strength by PDP in Kashmir and by BJP in Jammu is a good omen. The verdict
demands the coalition of PDP-BJP to heal the wounds caused by the previous
government and for the real development of the state. With a strong Government in
the Centre much can be achieved. Tremendous work needs to be done - first
rebuilding after the disastrous flood and rain fury and then real development
It is clear from
the two election results that the family owned political parties are suffering and
people no more trust them.
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