As the country will be voting for their new PM in 2014(If we dont go for an early poll) here is a quick brief info about the most probable candidates.
The chances of getting a PM candidate from Federal Front(if that exist) are bleak but you can never be sure in politics. I havent included the likes of Advani and Shiv Raj as it is highly unlikely they would be in the race. Feel free to talk about the parties they belong to as well as long as it is centred around these candidates.
You are welcome to cast vote and provide reasoning for your Vote. Just letting you know that its an open poll means other can see your vote in case you dont want to put your political views in public.
Candidates info:
Manmohan Singh : Born in 1932, Age 80. Belongs to Sikh Community, Kohli Clan.
+ Points: He is widely regarded as an intelligent man, who is well read and understand the world economics very well. Holds lot of degrees, has comparatively cleaner image. He has already served as PM twice, has been a successful Finance minister in the past. Heads the biggest party in the country.
- Points : He is already more than 80 years of age. He is widely considered as a weak PM. He hardly speaks on the main issues and is touted as “Maun Mohan”. Economy wasn’t great under his regime. Inflation was uncontrollable, Rupee sliding down. Even though he had “clean” image his Govt was one of the most corrupt. Allegedly remote controlled by Sonia Gandhi. Not very clear on Foreign policy.
Rahul Gandhi : Born in 1970, Age 43. Belongs to famous Gandhi Family.
+ Points : Belongs to the Gandhi Family and has greater control on the party. He is young and doesn’t have the “videshi” tag like Sonia.
- Points: Despite having the 2[SUP]nd[/SUP] in line of the ruling party doesn’t speak much on key issues. Little is known of his views on economy, currency and foreign policies. Doesn’t have any experience to run even a state ministry.
Narender Modi : Born in 1950, Age 62. Belongs to a middle class grocer Gujju Family
+ Points : Is widely regarded as an effective administrator. Has a good command over his party workers and colleagues. Have clear ideas and can articulate them well.
His state has progressed under his 10+ years rule. He is a crowd puller and is voted as the most deserving PM candidate in polls conducted by reputed media houses. Very popular among middle class all across India (esp. North). Apparently most popular candidate of the second largest party. Has raised the politics above the caste level and talk about development.
- Points: He is accused of “not doing enough” or supporting 2012 violence in Gujarat. Often criticised that his policies favour industrial groups more than the lower middle class even though agriculture has an exceptional growth rate under him. Blamed of “communal politics”. Little is known of his foreign policy.
Lalu Yadav : Born in 1948, Age 65. Belongs to a Bihari yadav family
+ Points : He is a great politician and can beat even the best of ‘MBAs’ when it comes to ‘Jugad’. Has wealth of experience in Indian Politics. Has lot of experience in running Bihar state in the past.
- Points: During his rule in Bihar he was accused of lot of scams. He is hardly serious over major issues and often talks illogically. Don’t have respect among the Indian voters. Failed to make a positive impact during his rule in Bihar.
Nitish Kumar : Born in 1951, Age 62. Belongs to a Bihari Kurmi family
+ Points : He is an experienced administrator at both centre and state level. Has good command and respect among his party workers and colleagues. Have made good progress in Bihar and is acceptable to the “secular” parties.
- Points: It appears that he is not ready for the bigger role yet. Has acted immaturely during his split with BJP. Little is known on his views regarding the major issues. He often only talks about his own state and could be hard to trust.
Mamta Benarjee : Born in 1960, Age 52. Belongs to a lower middle class Bengali family
+ Points : After the split with congress has established her own party and eventually became the CM of the state which speaks volume about her ability. Good Speaker and can pull the crowd to an extent on her own. Has some experience at the centre level.
- Points: Has done some opportunistic politics in the past. Can lose temper in public easily. Can’t tolerate criticism and her recent crack down on the people who spoke against her hasn’t helped her image much. Little is known about her views on the bigger central issues. Doesn’t look ready for the Top job yet.
Mulayam : Born in 1939, Age 73. Belongs to a UP Yadav family.
+ Points : He is a self made man and has rised to the heights in political circle on his own. He is a very clever politician and is accepted to the “secular parties”. Has some experience at the centre level.
- Points: He was accused of corruption in the past and still has some cases pending. Little is known about his views on financial matters. His foreign policy isn’t very clear. Hasn’t left any positive impact in his state during his rule in fact at times the graph has gone down esp on crime rate.
Mayavati : Born in 1956, Age 57. Belongs to a middle class family in Delhi.
+ Points : Has raised to the CM level of one of the biggest state from grass root level. Has made dalits a political force. Undisputed leader of her party.
- Points: Her rule in the state will mostly be remembered for corruption more than anything else. Not much is known about her views about the issues at central level.
The chances of getting a PM candidate from Federal Front(if that exist) are bleak but you can never be sure in politics. I havent included the likes of Advani and Shiv Raj as it is highly unlikely they would be in the race. Feel free to talk about the parties they belong to as well as long as it is centred around these candidates.
You are welcome to cast vote and provide reasoning for your Vote. Just letting you know that its an open poll means other can see your vote in case you dont want to put your political views in public.
Candidates info:
Manmohan Singh : Born in 1932, Age 80. Belongs to Sikh Community, Kohli Clan.
+ Points: He is widely regarded as an intelligent man, who is well read and understand the world economics very well. Holds lot of degrees, has comparatively cleaner image. He has already served as PM twice, has been a successful Finance minister in the past. Heads the biggest party in the country.
- Points : He is already more than 80 years of age. He is widely considered as a weak PM. He hardly speaks on the main issues and is touted as “Maun Mohan”. Economy wasn’t great under his regime. Inflation was uncontrollable, Rupee sliding down. Even though he had “clean” image his Govt was one of the most corrupt. Allegedly remote controlled by Sonia Gandhi. Not very clear on Foreign policy.
Rahul Gandhi : Born in 1970, Age 43. Belongs to famous Gandhi Family.
+ Points : Belongs to the Gandhi Family and has greater control on the party. He is young and doesn’t have the “videshi” tag like Sonia.
- Points: Despite having the 2[SUP]nd[/SUP] in line of the ruling party doesn’t speak much on key issues. Little is known of his views on economy, currency and foreign policies. Doesn’t have any experience to run even a state ministry.
Narender Modi : Born in 1950, Age 62. Belongs to a middle class grocer Gujju Family
+ Points : Is widely regarded as an effective administrator. Has a good command over his party workers and colleagues. Have clear ideas and can articulate them well.
His state has progressed under his 10+ years rule. He is a crowd puller and is voted as the most deserving PM candidate in polls conducted by reputed media houses. Very popular among middle class all across India (esp. North). Apparently most popular candidate of the second largest party. Has raised the politics above the caste level and talk about development.
- Points: He is accused of “not doing enough” or supporting 2012 violence in Gujarat. Often criticised that his policies favour industrial groups more than the lower middle class even though agriculture has an exceptional growth rate under him. Blamed of “communal politics”. Little is known of his foreign policy.
Lalu Yadav : Born in 1948, Age 65. Belongs to a Bihari yadav family
+ Points : He is a great politician and can beat even the best of ‘MBAs’ when it comes to ‘Jugad’. Has wealth of experience in Indian Politics. Has lot of experience in running Bihar state in the past.
- Points: During his rule in Bihar he was accused of lot of scams. He is hardly serious over major issues and often talks illogically. Don’t have respect among the Indian voters. Failed to make a positive impact during his rule in Bihar.
Nitish Kumar : Born in 1951, Age 62. Belongs to a Bihari Kurmi family
+ Points : He is an experienced administrator at both centre and state level. Has good command and respect among his party workers and colleagues. Have made good progress in Bihar and is acceptable to the “secular” parties.
- Points: It appears that he is not ready for the bigger role yet. Has acted immaturely during his split with BJP. Little is known on his views regarding the major issues. He often only talks about his own state and could be hard to trust.
Mamta Benarjee : Born in 1960, Age 52. Belongs to a lower middle class Bengali family
+ Points : After the split with congress has established her own party and eventually became the CM of the state which speaks volume about her ability. Good Speaker and can pull the crowd to an extent on her own. Has some experience at the centre level.
- Points: Has done some opportunistic politics in the past. Can lose temper in public easily. Can’t tolerate criticism and her recent crack down on the people who spoke against her hasn’t helped her image much. Little is known about her views on the bigger central issues. Doesn’t look ready for the Top job yet.
Mulayam : Born in 1939, Age 73. Belongs to a UP Yadav family.
+ Points : He is a self made man and has rised to the heights in political circle on his own. He is a very clever politician and is accepted to the “secular parties”. Has some experience at the centre level.
- Points: He was accused of corruption in the past and still has some cases pending. Little is known about his views on financial matters. His foreign policy isn’t very clear. Hasn’t left any positive impact in his state during his rule in fact at times the graph has gone down esp on crime rate.
Mayavati : Born in 1956, Age 57. Belongs to a middle class family in Delhi.
+ Points : Has raised to the CM level of one of the biggest state from grass root level. Has made dalits a political force. Undisputed leader of her party.
- Points: Her rule in the state will mostly be remembered for corruption more than anything else. Not much is known about her views about the issues at central level.
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