Anjali Waghmare: Breach of professional ethics

It is elementary knowledge that an advocate cannot represent opposing parties in a court case. As an advocate handling a matter of national importance, Anjali Waghmare should have displayed a high degree of propriety and professional ethics. You cannot run with the hare and hunt with the hounds

M. Gautham Machaiah
Bangalore:

Even a novice in law is aware that representing opposite parties in a court case amounts to conflict of interest. But a seasoned advocate like Anjali Waghmare has done the unthinkable by accepting the brief of a witness and an accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case.

Waghmare who was appointed by the court to defend Mohammad Ajmal Kasab, the lone surviving accused has rightly been removed by the judge for professional misconduct.

It is beyond one’s comprehension how Waghmare would have argued the case of both, a witness and the accused, who essentially are opposing parties? Would she have defended the witness or the accused? On the one hand, she would be handling the prosecution’s case, while simultaneously representing the defendant.

Have we ever heard of an advocate representing both the accused and the victim in a murder case? Will an advocate appear on behalf of both the police and the thief?

As an advocate in a case of national importance, Waghmare should have displayed a high degree of propriety and professional ethics. Her misconduct besides delaying the case, will also give critics an opportunity to question the credibility of the trial.

After all, you cannot run with the hare and hunt with the hounds.

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COMMENTS

(This article was also posted on MSN. Some of the responses received are reproduced below)

Gautham, you have made a very valid point. It is very strange that a fact so obvious was over looked while appointing Waghmare as the counsel for defence. Moreover, looking at the hype created by the media, I feel that a trial of this nature should be kept completely 'in camera' and the media should not be allowed to waste reams of paper and ink in writing articles about the minutest things they happened to catch a glimpse of at the trial. It only sensationalises a trial of this degree of importance.
-Priyam, Mumbai

Possibly it was her way of getting out of the quagmire of the controversy generated by the case and pressure from various people and organisations regarding representing Kasab. By this breach of ethics (likely to be deliberate) she has created a situation for being withdrawn officially by law than on her own to let the world know that she was always willing to fight Kasab's case thereby killing two birds with one stone, ie., to appease all those who were opposing her and yet make a respectable withdrawal (though unprofessional) in the eyes of common people, media and society.
-Anil Tewari, Bellary

I agree with the article. A lawyer can not defend both the witness and the accused.
-Shailendra Sharma, Dehradun

Anjali made a technical error, a serious one at that. Kasab is an international criminal and she could not comprehend how to deal with the situation. Her mistake has delayed the trial by another month.
-Raoojee, Secunderabad

I think nothing has gone wrong at this initial stage of trial. It would have been more disastrous if this conflict of interest had come to light at a later stage.
-Dr.A.K.Tewari, Allahabad

It cannot be an oversight but a deliberate attempt to hoodwink the law for financial gain. If such experienced lawyers commit these so-called mistakes, then they should also be appropriately punished so that these deliberate mistakes are not committed by others.
-Surinder Pal Kanaujia, Faridabad

Did anyone of us know of Anjali Waghmare a few days ago? Did we know of Shilpa Shetty before the reality show? Well, they both played their publicity cards well and are now reaping the benefits of it.
It is people like us who spent our precious time watching them on TV and reading about them in newspapers. Do we honestly think that Anjali never knew what she was getting into? Well, a few positive things have occurred because of this episode. 1. Anjali is famous 2. She has saved her skin 3. People who wanted to delay the case have succeeded 4. Shiv Sena has scored a few brownie points 5. Media has got something to chew, bisect and dissect.
We have to pity the police who have to provide security to Ajmal. As someone pointed out if he were caught in the Gulf, he would have been hanged or shot dead by now. India is trying her best to be magnanimous.
-Lisa, Chennai

I strongly believe that the court must have found her incompetent to pursue the case and could not say that openly. It thus allowed her a graceful exit. She got the assignment on a first-come-first-served basis from a panel of lawyers. Anjali is also happy that she has been removed because she did not express any remorse or indignation at the court's decision.
-Bobby Sakariah, Jeddah

All these games are played by our stupid politicians. There is sufficient proof of Kasab’s involvement in the attack. Why can the court not straight away hang him? It is in the interest of the nation. I am scared that politicians are at work again. Only God can help India...
-Rajeeb Swain, Bhubaneswar

I am an Attorney and I completely agree with Gautham. This only shows the level of greed and corruption prevailing in the Indian Bar. This is MOST UNFORTUNATE for the country which is otherwise making good global progress. India can afford to have fewer Wagmares for sure!
-Tim Chollet, Calcutta

Why is no punishment imposed on the advocate like suspending or barring from practicing for her professional misconduct? Or is it not a professional misconduct? Will any court take up this issue suo moto?
-N Srinivasan, Chennai

I do not think any responsible advocate would ever do this. Is it possible that she is threatened by some parties/terror groups to quit from handling the matter, knowing that she is well experienced in handling such matters?
-R Marwah, Mumbai

Open debate: Will Advani take on Sarabhai?

Advani who dared Manmohan Singh to a televised debate should accept Sarabhai's challenge. The people of Gandhinagar have every right to know what he has done for them in the past 20 years. Advani is an MP first, then a PM-in waiting

M. Gautham Machaiah
Bangalore

BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate L.K. Advani who recently challenged incumbent Premier Manmohan Singh to a televised debate has got a taste of his own medicine. Advani has now been invited by danseuse Mallika Sarabhai, who is contesting against him as an independent candidate at the Gandhinagar parliamentary constituency in Gujarat, to an open debate.

If Advani believes in practicing what he preaches, he should accept Sarabhai’s challenge. Advani might be the Prime Minister-in waiting, he might be a national leader, but he is first a Member of Parliament. Thus, his primary responsibility is towards his constituency. The people of Gandhinagar have every right to know what he has done for them during the four terms that he has represented the constituency.

Sarabhai has posed five questions to Advani, all of which pertain to his performance as an MP:

How many and what kind of questions have you raised in the Lok Sabha about Gandhinagar in the last five years?

What efforts have you made towards opportunities for education and livelihood generation in rural areas of the constituency?

Why have you not spoken out against violence and atrocities against women in Gujarat and specifically in Gandhinagar?

Despite being an MP representing Gandhinagar for two decades why have not shown any concern towards local issues of the constituency as well as the State?

Have you used your funds under MPLAD (Member of Parliament Local Area Development) scheme to benefit the deprived and underprivileged in your constituency?

Critics might ask what Sarabhai’s contribution to Gandhinagar is, but it should be remembered that she was not an MP for 20 years, like Advani. Besides, the questions she has posed are what every voter would want to ask his representative.

It remains to be seen if Advani will take up Sarabhai’s challenge. If he does, he will set a healthy trend which can be emulated across the country, if he does not, Advani will prove that he is no better than others of his ilk.

With election campaigning becoming increasingly communalised and personalised, the real issue, that is, the contribution of an MP to his constituency had got sidetracked. Sarabhai deserves to be congratulated for bringing the debate back to the basics.

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COMMENTS

Well, I am sure he would if he had the time. Being the Prime Ministerial candidate, many voters want to know what he would do for India. I guess that would encompass Gandhinagar too.
-Manna Mandanna, Bangalore

Yes, Sarabhai should be praised for taking the initiative to give a right direction to Indian politics and thus political leaders. But I am afraid, she chose the wrong leader in the form of Advani, I am sure he would have totally safeguarded the interests of Gandhinagar, under the watchful eyes of "Vibrant Gujarat" Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

I feel we should not ask Advani how many questions he has raised in Parliament pertaining to Gandhinagar. We cannot confine him to one constituency, as he has bigger issues to be addressed in the interest of entire nation.

However, it will be definitely interesting to see if the debate takes place. Personally, I would want Advani to accept the offer. He should also not hesitate to gracefully accept non-performances if any. Let the "PM prospect" be a role model to the existing and up- coming politicians of India.
-A. Anju, Hyderabad

(This article was also posted on MSN. Some of the responses received are reproduced below)

Advani’s mere presence in the Parliament as a representative of Gandhinagar is enough for the people. Not only Gandhinanar, but for all those who love Indian culture and religion.
-Dr.A.K.Tewari, Allahabad

Advani is a communal person by nature and has always protected Narendra Modi and communal forces in the country. He has developed a negative mind and will never be positive. Thus, he cannot think positively for the good of the country. It will be good for the country as a whole if the people do not elect a communal Prime Minister.
Ozzy, London

Nobody really cares about what you and I or the common man thinks. Politics in India has become a business. The MP representing a particular constituency should be a local from that place, so that he /she can take some personal interest.
-l dsouza, Goa

Advani is a coward. He only knows to show his smartness with the weaker section. He will not be able to face Sarabhai. He was born in Pakistan. If he comes to power he will sell India to Pakistan. After all, Pakistan is his birthplace.
-Sarla Chabbria, Gujarat

It may be true that Advani hails from a place which is in today's Pakistan. But how could he be responsible for dividing the country and creating Pakistan? Can we stop speaking like ignorant people and think rationally?
Chandra Shekar, Bangalore

Sarla says Advani was born is Pakistan and hence he is not fit to be in India and become the Prime Minister. Does she mean that Gen Musharaff was born in India, and he deserves to become the Prime Minister of India? This is ridiculous.
-Anil Kumar Shinde, Mumbai

Sarla's comments are absurd. When Pakistan was created by Congress, where is the question of Advani selling India to Pakistan? Everybody knows who has been playing with the sentiments of the minorites since independence.
-PM, New Delhi

I have one question for Mallika Sarabhai: When you declared your worth as above Rs 2 crore, why did you beg money to pay the security deposit while filing your nomination? L.K. Advani and Manmohan Singh are Prime Minister material and they can pose questions to each other and challenge each other. Mallika should confine herself to dancing or making a few visits to Parliament, whenever she is free from her dancing programmes.
-VR Mandalika - Hyderabad

It is like a recently hired graduate engineer challenging N.R. Narayana Murthy to a debate on IT.
-Hitesh Tiwary

Sarabhai’s invitation to Advani shows the truthfulness of a candidate fighting an election in the world’s bigest democracy. Everyone should support Sarabhai. Advani must accept the challenge.
Rohit Chhabra, New Delhi

If Advani accepts such challenges posed by any Tom, Dick and Harry he will lose his stature.
-Dr.V.S.Bhaskar Rao, Hyderabad

So, Sarabhai wants to piggy ride on Advani's fame. She is trying to fool the people even before getting started. Advani is a national level leader and has earned this stature after contributing more than five decades of his life for the people of India.
-Sameer Agarwal, Mumbai

Development of a nation is more important than that of a particular constituency. If the nation progresses so will all the constituencies. Being a true national leader, Advani has done his part of the job, be it raising questions on the security of the nation or contributing towards the development of the country during his stint as the Home Minister. As rightly pointed out, a debate should only be between equals.
-Shashank, New Delhi

Now, our nation should ask Advani to respond to our well known fellow citizen's challange so that he can set an example of himself. But I do not think he will take the risk of losing face in public. He is an almost retired person in public life who pretends to be a very smart person! Let him go to the Himalayas to get mental peace.
-Siba, Mumbai

How much has Sarabhai contributed towards the well being of Gandhinagar or its people? It is time such would be politicians do something for the country first instead of questioning other’s integrity. Ms. Sarabhai please concentrate on your dancing career.
-Vijay, Mumbai

Advani’s political career is self- explanatory. Instead of asking petty questions to him, Sarabhai should have tried to know, on her own, what are his contributions to the nation. She is playing a political gimmick to fool the voters. A good beginning!
-Prabha Menon, New Delhi

Great Mallika, This is a question all Gandhinagar voters should be asking L K Advani. Although the BJP government has done a lot for Gujarat, it is Chief Minister Narendra Modi who should be commended, not Advani.
He fights from Gandhinagar because it is a safe seat for the BJP. The only main contribution Advani has to his political glory is the infamous Rath Yatra which led to the huge communal division of our great country. Way to go Mallika. Kudos!
-Naveen, Muscat

The questions she has asked should be answered by all the MPs who have been re-nominated by their respective parties. Anyhow hats off to the bold and fearless Sarabhai.
-Abdul, Chennai

Please spread this awareness to one and all that one must first practice what he wants other to follow.
-Anil, New Delhi

It is time Advani got a taste of his own medicine. Advani has made it a habit of denigrating anyone who he feels is in the way of him achieving his life time ambition of becoming the Prime Minister, an ambition which will never be realised.
-Bala, Coimbatore

I do not think L.K. Adwani will accept the challenge. He is an opportunist. He is daydreaming that he will be the Prime Minister. In the past he was in the shadow of Vajpayee and hence he was not exposed. I would prefer Narendra Modi leading the BJP.
-R.K.Yadav, Bhuj

Advani is too big a person to debate exclusively with Mallika Sarabhai who has absolutely no contribution to the society except publicity mongering. Let her debate with her equals. As far as Advani is concerned, he expresses himself in public which is reported in the media. So, the country already knows Advani's views.
-Virendra Kikani, Ahmedabad

Sarabhai is no match for Advani. A fight has to be amongst equals. Why are Manmohan Singh and Sonia Gandhi not accepting Advani's offer for a debate?
-G.S. Rau, Bangalore

An ant inviting the elephant for a wrestling duel?
-Dr Chhabra, Chandigarh

Advani does not need to get into a debate with a novice like Sarabhai. Sonia Gandhi or Manmohan Singh should come forward and accept Advani’s challenge for an open debate. I wonder what Sarabhai is trying to prove by being a hurdle in Advani's way of getting elected to the Parliament. He is one of the most deserving persons to be in the Parliament.
It is up to the people of this country to decide whether he should be the Prime Minister, but he for sure should be elected as an MP.
-Surya,Hyderabad

Yes, I do agree with Sarabahai. Please vote for her.
-Sanjay Sheth, Mumbai

For an MP, it is very important to make sure that the constituency he represents is developed. If constituencies do not develop, the nation can never develop. Questions raised by Sarabhai are shocking. I never thought Advani can be so careless and not even spend money on the people of Gandhinagar. Regarding raising questions on security by Advani and focussing on issues of national importance, it is very easy for anybody to ask questions and declare himself in advertisements as a tough leader. Has the nation forgotton what BJP government did with Kandahar hijackers? They shameless bent their knees and released the JeM leader who is now free to inflict damage on India.
-Parvin Seth, New Delhi

Many have written here questioning the 'equals' status of Mallika. If you look at Manmohan Singh's educational qualifications and his contribution to the country, Advani is in no way an equal to Manmohan.
-JC, Mumbai

Manmohan Singh is an honest person unlike Advani. Manmohan has much better qualifications than Advani. Advani praises Jinnah when he goes to Pakistan. Economic liberlisation whose benefits have been reaped by India with booming IT and BPO sectors was initiated by Manmohan and envisioned by Congress. Advani can envision Mandir- Masjid issue. Advani can think of Rath Yatras to divide the nation. He comes nowhere near Manmohan Singh.
-PS, New Delhi

I am very much surprised and shocked at many of the comments here questioning Sarabhai challenging Advani for an open debate, especially so, because all the people who are in a position to comment here are all well educated intelligent people.
It is sad to see that even the intelligentsia of the country does not have a clear understanding of the democratic process. Both these leaders are candidates contesting for the same parliamentary seat and as a rival candidate she has asked him for a debate.
What is wrong with that? It is very much a part and parcel of the democratic process - not that much of it is followed currently in our political setup
Advani has a chance to accept the debate and show that he respects and follows the democratic principles that he so much propagates. I for one believe that such debates on local issues should be mandatory in each and every constituency in the country. All candidates should be able to answer questions on any local issue and also what they have done in the past and what plans they have for the future. This would enable local citizens to actively become part of the democratic process.
-Manoj, London

Mallika might be trying to get undeserved publicity with this debate. What are her credentials except being the daughter of a renowned scientist? Her questions have no substance and relevance.
-Rajeev Raj Suri, Ahmedabad

Advani is an opportunist. He is scared that if he does not make it this time by hook or crook to the hot seat, it will be the end of his career, because his age will never allow him a replay.
-Hamid, Bangalore

At least, L.K.Advani is a Lok Sabha MP unlike Manmohan who is just a Rajya Sabha member, that too, not elected from his home State of Punjab, but from a safe State like Assam. Manmohan is not in a position to get elected to the Lok Sabha even from the safe State of Assam. He does not have the courage to face the people. Kudos to him and his credentials.
In a democracy, at the least the Prime Minister should be elected directly by the people. Did the highly educated Manmohan Singh respect this sentiment?
L.K Advani is less educated compared to Manmohan , but at least appreciate his courage to fight an election and get the mandate of the people directly.
The Congress has fielded Mallika Sarabhai against Advani. Why? Do they have the guts to field Manmohan against Advani in any Lok Sabha constituency? They know very well what the results will be.
Sarabhai is a novice in electoral politics; she is a first timer. I remember that when Sonia Gandhi got elected from both Bellary in Karnataka and Amethi in Uttar Pradesh, the BJP had the guts to field good candidates against her.
-Shivakumar, Bangalore

So, Mallika wants to know what Advani did for Gandhinagar? Why did she not pose these questions earlier? Obviously, her only intention is to seek publicity. Does she expect Advani to supervise the cleaning of drains in Ahmedabad?
-Teesar, Secunderabad

Mallika as a citizen of India and moreso as a voter from the constituency of Gandhinagar has rightly asked Advani to answer questions that should not be brushed under the carpet. If Advani can call people weak, crippled etc., then he has to be willing to answer some straight questions.
If Mallika is gaining mileage by asking such questions it sounds fine because if Advani thinks the onus of the country is on him and we should trust him, without him proving what he did for his constituency how do we accept his leadership for the country? This applies to each and every Member of Parliament irrespective of their party. Their voters should actually have an annual progress report of the MP which decides whether he should even contest for the elections the next time around
-Albe, Chennai

Everyone knows that you cannot start having debates all over the place, or there would be chaos. In the US, debates are held between presidential candidates only. Congress is clearly afraid of the real challenge and is trying to escape the main debate by trying to field an unknown person against Advani. Even if such a debate is held and the lady loses, it would mean nothing, for the lady is currently a nobody. This is just a clever ploy by the Congress, nothing else.
-D K Anand, New Delhi

Leave Mr Advani alone. Let him be busy in communal issues instead of the country’s progress. He knows how to get the poor people’s attention.
-Rahul, Delhi

I do agree that Advani should accept this challenge and respond immediately.
-Basanta, Jajpur

Basanta: Let Manmohan accept Advani's challenge; then you can think of Advani accepting Mallika's challenge. How can you expect Advani, or for that matter even Manmohan Singh to accept every Tom, Dick and Harry's challenge?
-Anil Kumar Shinde, Mumbai

Healthy questions like these should be the basis of every voter’s vote for the candidate in his / her constituency. Do not let communalism be the basis of elections. Keep it up Sarabhai. Hope others follow.
-Asad, Mumbai

Madam Sarabhai, where the hell were you till now? Hope you are not speaking on behalf of some one else/party. Why should Advani respond to youl? And finally, what is your contribution? Tomorrow any Ram, Shyam or Ghanshyam can get up and act the way you are acting today. It would be better for you to withdraw from the elections.
-Naren Kumar, New Delhi

Elections behind gang wars in Bangalore?

M. Gautham Machaiah
Bangalore

Rowdies are falling like nine pins in Bangalore on the eve of the elections. In less than a month, about half-a-dozen rowdies have been hacked to death in broad day light by their rivals. But what has this got to do with the upcoming polls?

On the face of it, the incidents appear to be gang wars spilling unto the streets, but there seems to be a sinister design behind this. The question doing the rounds is: Is there a political hand?

The underworld plays a crucial role during elections, mainly in intimidating voters and rival party workers. They form the backbone of any political party, though nobody openly acknowledges this.

With elections round the corner, political parties are said to be neutralising rowdies owing allegiance to their rivals. Once the leader is eliminated, it sends strong signals to the rest of the gang to remain out of the constituency until the end of elections.

Two important points call for attention. One, all the victims are aligned to one political party or the other. Two, these gruesome murders have been committed during the day in full public view to ensure that the message is loud and clear.

In their game of one-upmanship, political parties have turned Bangalore streets into a bloody battle ground, but in the process the garden city might become a better place to live in.

Those who live by the sword die by the sword and there shall be no tears shed for them.

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COMMENTS

It is true that rowdies are going to play a major role in the present elections. In fact, rowdies are one of the most influential factors having a bearing on the voting percentage. It is clear that by creating havoc in the society these rowdies do not want the supporters of a particular political party or candidate to come out to vote on April 23. The gruesome day light murders of aides of political leaders in Bangalore is just an example of politicians’ nexus with the underworld. The Election Commission and the police should create a conducive atmosphere for people to cast their vote fearlessly.
-Siddappa Kaloji, Bangalore

Damn good copy. You hit the nail on the head. Cheers!
-Vedam Jaishankar, Bangalore

Congress leader does a Varun in Karnataka

Chop the hands of Hindutva says Kagodu Thimmappa

M. Gautham Machaiah
Bangalore

Senior Congress leader Kagodu Thimmappa has done a Varun Gandhi in Karnataka by giving a call to chop the hands of Hindutva.

While Varun Gandhi shied away from naming any particular community when he made his infamous statement, “If anybody lifts their hand against Hindus, Varun Gandhi will chop it,” Thimmappa launched a frontal attack on Hinduism while campaigning at Shimoga.

Thimmappa’s ire was particularly directed against BJP’s candidate from Karwar, Ananth Kumar Hegde, who openly announced that he did not need the vote of Muslims as the majority community was with him. In his speech, Thimmappa not only questions the percentage of the majority population, but also mocks at the way ‘prasadam’ is distributed in Hindu temples.

On the face of it, the Congress leader’s diatribe appears to be as rabid as that of Varun Gandhi’s, if not worse. If Varun Gandhi can be arrested and booked under National Security Act (NSA), why should Thimmappa be allowed to go scot free for a graver offense?

Thimmappa’s attack on Hindutva is a clear attempt to divide the society on communal lines and create ill will among people who are otherwise living harmoniously. These pseudo-secularists are a bigger threat to the society than the proponents of Hindutva.

It is unbecoming of a seasoned politician like Thimmappa with socialistic leanings to play the caste card. Politicians like him should set an example to the youth instead of provoking them. By his irresponsible remarks, Thimmappa had done a great disservice not just to himself, but to Karnataka and the Congress.

It remains to be seen if the Election Commission will act with the same enthusiasm in this case as it did with Varun Gandhi. After all, everybody is equal in the eyes of law.


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Varun may not have directly named a community. But didn't his mom falsely accuse a police officer for opening fire against innocent persons near the jail by his religion, when in actual fact the officer was elsewhere on duty and nowhere near Pilibhit? In any case, everybody knows who are Varun's targets or, for that matter, those of his BJP supporters. Ultimately, all politicians think and act in the same manner, invoking caste and religious sentiments to reap the maximum votes. If BJP men are past masters in this game, Congress or those belonging to other parties are not far behind.
- Gabriel Vaz, Bangalore
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It is time these politicians stop speaking about religion and instead think of the country's economy and development.
-Milind
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Varun Gandhi: Mama’s boy to Hindutva icon

M. Gautham Machaiah
Bangalore

Until the other day, Varun Gandhi was a non-descript scion of the Nehru-Gandhi family. But that changed after his infamous communally sensitive election speech at Philibit in Uttar Pradesh. Overnight, Varun catapulted from Maneka Gandhi’s shy son to Hindutva’s poster boy.

Call it rabble rousing or saber rattling, the 29-year-old’s immature speech should have been dismissed with the contempt it deserved. After all, Varun never had the benefit of political mentoring that his more illustrious cousins Priyanka and Rahul were exposed to.

What is this provocative statement that has turned the nation upside down? “If anybody lifts their hand against Hindus, Varun Gandhi will chop it.” Much more inflammatory statements have been made in the past, with the self proclaimed guardians of the society’s collective conscience conveniently turning the other way.

In an unprecedented move which raised many eyebrows, the Election Commission added fuel to fire by advising the BJP not to field Varun. One wonders why a similar advisory was not issued to parties who have murderers, rioters and pilferers in their list of candidates.

The Uttar Pradesh government in its enthusiasm to earn some brownie points with the Muslim voters, fanned the fire by arresting Varun and booking him under the National Security Act.

Predictably, BJP supporters brought the roof down at Philibit; the Vishwa Hindu Parishat and RSS rallied behind Varun; and the Prime Minister-in-waiting L.K. Advani has promised to campaign in this new Mecca of Hinduism. And now Mama’s boy is even on the hit list of the D-Company.

Clearly, Philibit has emerged as the Ayodhya of Elections-2009. And the credit or discredit for this goes not to Varun but to the Election Commission, the Congress and the UP government which gave his juvenile rambling an exalted status instead of relegating it to the dustbin of history.

Varun Gandhi is named after Varuna, the God of rain. Let us hope the rains of sanity cleanse the polluted waters of Indian elections.

(Picture sourced from: http://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20040217/nat3.jpg)

COMMENTS

I agree that the issue has been blown out of proportion. There are those who have not only spoken worse but have also put it into practice. Unfortunately, they did not have the Gandhi surname and so could get away with it. Its really sad.
-Shivanjali Gaikwad, Mumbai