— Pani haryana se aata hai
— Bijli UP se aa rahi hai
— Pollution control nahi kar sakte
— Law & order central govt ke paas hai
— Nagar nigam ke kaam ke liye PM ko letter likhte hain
.... toh delhi me state government exactly karti kya hai? 🤔
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Why Congress keeps addressing Rahul Gandhi as "Jan-Nayak"?
Indian National Congress (INC) has started a massive rebranding exercise to reshape the public perception of Rahul Gandhi. The party's efforts have washed away the once-dismissive "pappu" image.
The "Jan-Nayak" Rebrand
At the heart of this rebrand lies the term "jan-nayak," which translates to "leader of the people." The INC consistently uses this specific term when referring to Rahul Gandhi through its official Twitter handle. But where does this term originate?
We must rewind to 1970s Bihar, where Karpuri Thakur emerged as the first non-Congress socialist Chief Minister of the state. Over time, Thakur gained immense popularity, particularly among the Other Backward Classes (OBCs). His pivotal role in securing a 26% reservation for backward classes in government jobs laid the groundwork for the Mandal Commission report, which was implemented shortly after his passing.
Thakur was famously known as "Jan-Nayak," a title that had not been bestowed upon any other leader until then.
The Political Landscape
Fast-forward to the present day. OBCs constitute a significant voter base for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself hailing from the OBC category. Additionally, the BJP has successfully consolidated Hindu votes under the Hindutva banner. To challenge the BJP's dominance, the opposition needed to fracture the Hindu vote along caste lines.
Enter the concept of caste census. Bihar initiated this move, drawing inspiration from the legacy of Jan-Nayak Karpuri Thakur. Nitish Kumar, another Bihar leader, became the face of this initiative.
BJP's Counter-Moves
The BJP responded with two strategic maneuvers:
1. Bharat Ratna for Karpuri Thakur: In January, the government posthumously honored Karpuri Thakur with the Bharat Ratna, effectively neutralizing the caste census discourse.
2. Nitish Kumar's Return to the NDA: In February, the BJP convinced Nitish Kumar to switch sides and rejoin the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), further undermining the opposition's caste-based narrative.
The Opposition's Uno Reverse
However, the opposition deftly countered with two moves that caught the BJP off guard:
1. Exploiting BJP's "400 Paar" Slogan: Congress rallied Dalits by framing the BJP's "400 Paar" slogan as an attempt to dismantle reservations.
2. Appropriating "Jan-Nayak" for Rahul Gandhi: With Nitish Kumar back in the NDA fold, the opposition lacked a prominent face for the caste census cause. Enter Rahul Gandhi, now addressed as "Jan-Nayak." By invoking the legacy of Karpuri Thakur, Congress aims to position Rahul as a leader representing oppressed classes and castes.
The Brilliance of the Move
This calculated strategy capitalizes on the vacuum left by fading Dalit leaders. The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has lost relevance in Uttar Pradesh, and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) no longer commands the support it once did. Rahul Gandhi's newfound identity as a "Jan-Nayak" fills this void.
Bonus: Choudhary Charan Singh's Bharat Ratna
In January, the government also honored former Prime Minister Choudhary Charan Singh with the Bharat Ratna. Singh, a prominent farmer leader, heads the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD), which wields influence among Western UP voters. Despite this move, the RLD's subsequent support for the BJP did not yield the expected results.
In this high-stakes political game, the "Jan-Nayak" rebranding stands out as a masterstroke. Whether it will translate into electoral gains remains to be seen, but it has certainly shifted the narrative surrounding Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party.
Should the weed be legalised in India? (explain in comments)
A religious preacher attended G7 meeting and no one bats an eye
A religious festival celebrates public sacrifice and everyone cheers
But...
As soon as you treat your deities as humans inside your house because you have done pran pratishtha, suddenly everyone has an issue!🙏
I hate GRWM!!!
Ek time par log bolte the ki room se chale jao change karna hai. Ab room me koi na ho toh camera laga ke poori duniya ko dikhate hain.
I find it very cringeworthy. Most of the creators know what exactly they're doing. It's less targeted at those who will 'get ready' and more towards who want to watch it in reverse.
Your thoughts?
There is a sudden rise in India in certain activists during different months —
👉 Water Activists in March
👉 Animal Activists in June
👉 Environmentalists in October/November
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I don't care what you eat, when you eat, where you eat, until you make food choices your entire personality and start using it as a tool to mock others.
Then be ready to be mocked and shamed for it as well! 🙏
You vote for free bus rides then pay for it by fuel tax hike after election.
Too much fun. 😂
Bengaluru went from being a retirement paradise to a man-made nightmare.
The silicon valley of India is made by destroying lake beds. Now, it's all coming back.
From floods to lack of water, Bengaluru is witnessing the worst of both. Traffic in the city is the biggest nightmare.
How did we reach here? Where did we go wrong? I will explain all this in a detailed video today. Video goes live at 05:00 pm. Don't miss it! ❤️
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