What if?
To add spice to the already spicy tale of Government formation at Jharkand, how would it be if Ekka - the most wanted man at Jharkand as of now, switches sides and decides to support UPA? If you wonder whether this kind of U-turn is possible at such a short time, remember the kind of money involved in this business and these guys would be ready to sell their mom for that.
Having been humiliated enough by the developments last week, Shibu Shoren & his cronies would only be waiting to score a point over the NDA. Moreover, the Governor Razi after being singled out for shame in the national media would only be too happy if this development takes place so that he can "justify" his action of last week and save some face. Already a Congress MP from Jharkand is on record saying that they were ready to pay up to Rs.10 Crores in exchange for the crucial vote in the confidence motion. Perhaps, the BJP were more aware of the market rates and offered a better deal. Enos Ekka, who was apparently negotiating with both the sides, took the better offer.
What makes this U-turn a possibility is that Kolebira, the constituency that Enos Ekka represents is a Christian dominated tribal area and Enos Ekka - himself being a staunch Christian campaigned strongly against BJP for being anti-minority. While BJP was focusing its attention on the safety of its flock, Congress-JMM started playing the religious card at Kolebira resulting in most people who matter - from Enos Ekka's family to pastor of his Church now appealing to Enos Ekka to support UPA. This could not have happened naturally because if the people are so much in awe about the UPA now, they would have voted in favour of the UPA candidate who contested against Enos Ekka, just a week ago.
Unmindful of what is going on at home, Ekka & the other 40 MLAs are now enjoying their time at a plush resort in Jaipur with some BJP bigwigs for company. The country would have to wait till March 15 to know which side has the last laugh. Till then, the game is evenly pitted.
Having been humiliated enough by the developments last week, Shibu Shoren & his cronies would only be waiting to score a point over the NDA. Moreover, the Governor Razi after being singled out for shame in the national media would only be too happy if this development takes place so that he can "justify" his action of last week and save some face. Already a Congress MP from Jharkand is on record saying that they were ready to pay up to Rs.10 Crores in exchange for the crucial vote in the confidence motion. Perhaps, the BJP were more aware of the market rates and offered a better deal. Enos Ekka, who was apparently negotiating with both the sides, took the better offer.
What makes this U-turn a possibility is that Kolebira, the constituency that Enos Ekka represents is a Christian dominated tribal area and Enos Ekka - himself being a staunch Christian campaigned strongly against BJP for being anti-minority. While BJP was focusing its attention on the safety of its flock, Congress-JMM started playing the religious card at Kolebira resulting in most people who matter - from Enos Ekka's family to pastor of his Church now appealing to Enos Ekka to support UPA. This could not have happened naturally because if the people are so much in awe about the UPA now, they would have voted in favour of the UPA candidate who contested against Enos Ekka, just a week ago.
Unmindful of what is going on at home, Ekka & the other 40 MLAs are now enjoying their time at a plush resort in Jaipur with some BJP bigwigs for company. The country would have to wait till March 15 to know which side has the last laugh. Till then, the game is evenly pitted.
posted by Indian Voter at 1:10:00 AM
7 Comments:
Cry, My beloved country!
I think when we talk about exchanging crores for a vote so casually, we are actually making it the norm.
If the story is true, I think this post should be just a one liner...
'SHAME ON YOU, EKKA!'
Anonymous:: Why single out Ekka? He is after all a first time MLA. Think abt the experienced pros.
Oh The Supreme Court! I place my trust on thee!
wow, I'm speechless.
I doubt the survival of any govt in Jharkhand, let alone the UPA.
looks like a lot of people will make good money.
and my trust wasnt a misplaced one :)
Saranyan:: As soon as the results were out, in reference to Bihar, I mentioned that Goddess Mahalakshmi would be waiting at the Independent's door with money bags.
That holds good for Jharkand. :)
Harish:: If theres one glimmer of hope in our system, that is the Judiciary. :))
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