Dear All,
I was just wondering as to how one becomes a ‘Neta’ from scratch. I had so far not commented on the political cum personal mudslinging that often goes on here, but seeing members take arguments to a different level with the sole aim of proving their point, even at the cost of hurting others. Having seen some politicians rather closely from a very young age, I thought I too must share my thoughts.
It is often seen that joint families that have large land holdings venture into politics. There are exceptions too but then I am discussing what is normally seen in societies that depend largely on farming. Such families will have one or two ‘Kartas’ who call the shots and take all decisions. The rest of the family does what is ordered. I believe that such ‘Kartas’ will surely want to enjoy ‘Chaudhar’. One of the ‘Kartas’ will try and become a ‘Panch’ or ‘Sarpanch’. Here he learns to divide and rule by taking sides in small village disputes and prepares a vote bank. It is the misfortune of JATS that each village will have at least three parties if not more.
Having become a ‘Panch’ or ‘Sarpanch’, our man starts regular interaction with the powers to be; the local ‘Thanedar’, ‘Patwari’ and others. By doing so he learns how to misuse power for the benefit of his own kith and kin. Slowly he works his way up and tries to get near to the local MLA. Then he starts learning the ABC of ‘Siyasat’. He also starts to understand how networking is done. Along the way if he can become a ‘Chela’ of some ‘Baba’, better for future. By now he is a well known figure in his ‘Ilaqa’. Exploitation of poor and weak is a natural derivative and necessary for furthering the political ambition. Naturally he will ruffle feathers of few. It may lead to a court cases. This would help later to prove his prowess to local high command. People who are against him shall be on the wrong side of the ‘Thanedar’ and ‘Patwari’. Own people are given preference in the government jobs. Local contracts of PWD etc are cornered by the supporters. The MLA is garlanded and weighed in coins. This is how one gets close to the party. Then one is exposed to good things of life by the local MLA, who is well versed with the ‘System’. Our man by now gets a chance to stay in Haryana Bhawan or MLA Hostel and is further exposed to ‘Shabab’ & ‘Kabab’. The stakes are now even higher. A trip or two to party headquarters in Delhi are part of routine. Our man will spend hours sitting in the lawns of party headquarters or a bigger ‘Neta’s’ residence. This is called ‘Hukka Bharna’. Now this is an art which only few can master. Being in the forefront of birthday celebrations of their beloved leaders will go a long way. (Mrs Indira Gandhi had come to Sonipat after she had lost power to Janta Party. She hardly got a reception and was shown black flags. Garmi ka time tha and a smart local JAT lawyer took out an umbrella and shielded Mrs Gandhi from the sunrays. Lo and behold, he was given the party ticket for assembly elections. Those days the candidate used to get funds from the party. He too got funds. He spent Rs 5,000/- on posters and with the rest made his house!).
Our man will employ all the methods to try and get a party ticket. By now he has a coterie around him to push for his cause. This coterie shall arrange for trucks to transport people for rallies.
I hope other worthy members can now take on and cover the journey up to becoming an MLA. Let us make ‘Our Man’ at least a Minister in State Cabinet in this discussion.
Best regards,
JS Malik
I was just wondering as to how one becomes a ‘Neta’ from scratch. I had so far not commented on the political cum personal mudslinging that often goes on here, but seeing members take arguments to a different level with the sole aim of proving their point, even at the cost of hurting others. Having seen some politicians rather closely from a very young age, I thought I too must share my thoughts.
It is often seen that joint families that have large land holdings venture into politics. There are exceptions too but then I am discussing what is normally seen in societies that depend largely on farming. Such families will have one or two ‘Kartas’ who call the shots and take all decisions. The rest of the family does what is ordered. I believe that such ‘Kartas’ will surely want to enjoy ‘Chaudhar’. One of the ‘Kartas’ will try and become a ‘Panch’ or ‘Sarpanch’. Here he learns to divide and rule by taking sides in small village disputes and prepares a vote bank. It is the misfortune of JATS that each village will have at least three parties if not more.
Having become a ‘Panch’ or ‘Sarpanch’, our man starts regular interaction with the powers to be; the local ‘Thanedar’, ‘Patwari’ and others. By doing so he learns how to misuse power for the benefit of his own kith and kin. Slowly he works his way up and tries to get near to the local MLA. Then he starts learning the ABC of ‘Siyasat’. He also starts to understand how networking is done. Along the way if he can become a ‘Chela’ of some ‘Baba’, better for future. By now he is a well known figure in his ‘Ilaqa’. Exploitation of poor and weak is a natural derivative and necessary for furthering the political ambition. Naturally he will ruffle feathers of few. It may lead to a court cases. This would help later to prove his prowess to local high command. People who are against him shall be on the wrong side of the ‘Thanedar’ and ‘Patwari’. Own people are given preference in the government jobs. Local contracts of PWD etc are cornered by the supporters. The MLA is garlanded and weighed in coins. This is how one gets close to the party. Then one is exposed to good things of life by the local MLA, who is well versed with the ‘System’. Our man by now gets a chance to stay in Haryana Bhawan or MLA Hostel and is further exposed to ‘Shabab’ & ‘Kabab’. The stakes are now even higher. A trip or two to party headquarters in Delhi are part of routine. Our man will spend hours sitting in the lawns of party headquarters or a bigger ‘Neta’s’ residence. This is called ‘Hukka Bharna’. Now this is an art which only few can master. Being in the forefront of birthday celebrations of their beloved leaders will go a long way. (Mrs Indira Gandhi had come to Sonipat after she had lost power to Janta Party. She hardly got a reception and was shown black flags. Garmi ka time tha and a smart local JAT lawyer took out an umbrella and shielded Mrs Gandhi from the sunrays. Lo and behold, he was given the party ticket for assembly elections. Those days the candidate used to get funds from the party. He too got funds. He spent Rs 5,000/- on posters and with the rest made his house!).
Our man will employ all the methods to try and get a party ticket. By now he has a coterie around him to push for his cause. This coterie shall arrange for trucks to transport people for rallies.
I hope other worthy members can now take on and cover the journey up to becoming an MLA. Let us make ‘Our Man’ at least a Minister in State Cabinet in this discussion.
Best regards,
JS Malik
.........sahi kahi bhai sahab....per neta to aapne dum pe banii