Democracy in the Nerves

               The modern science confirms the gene theory. There is something that’s in the genes and is automatically inherited no matter what the conditions are. The actual manifestation of the gene depends on the conducive environment it receives. Since long time, seeing all the latest developments of the Indian political system I am all the more convinced now that Democracy, Peaceful Struggle against Injustice and Self Correction is something in the Indian genes. Each country has its own history and a culture and so is ours. But the amalgamation of the varied diversified cultures, traditions and values that the Indian society at large has taken is just awe-strucking.

                Aryans, Dravidians, Mongolians, Afganis, Parsis, Europeans, Mughals, Indigenous Tribals……………………..and the list is endless. If asked as to what is the native breed in India, I think it’s just just not possible to name any one. The very concept of Hindustani or Indian (in more modern terms) is the amalgamation of the all the varied cultures. With so many kingdoms, dynasties, rulers, the native Indianess has evolved after centuries of resilience to all the external shocks and inner strength of solidarity. Hats off to such a culture and such a breed……

            And then comes the basic gene theory back of Democratization. Democracy is something in the genes, something in the nerves. All of us are self centered, running after families, careers, money etc but to a limit. The limit there is a threshold, everything takes a back seat and then comes the subconscious revolutionary, sacrificial Indian. The actual phenomenon of the AAP culture is a recent manifestation of the same. Tired after years of stagnation, self centeredness with corruption reaching a certain height, the blood boiled and there comes the anger of the common man back on stage. How long will the success story of the party last is for all of us to watch, but none the less the Self Correction that the emergence of the party has brought is an unparalleled achievement in itself.

           Serving by example is a long held Indian value. “Hum Badlenge, Jag Badlega” and the party definitely proved the point. The beginning of end of VIP culture, cleaner politics, lesser corruption, humility towards the common man and Youth Activism is something that we could clearly see blooming.