Narendra Bhai Modi rally in Delhi today has shown the glimpse of what is lying ahead in expected 2014 General Elections in India. No doubt, the elections this time will be over charged and intense.
The rally today was just the perfect BJP hoped for. The mob of more than 3-4 Lakh people from Delhi and its neighboring states has made the platform perfect for BJP and Narendra Modi to create momentum in its favor in this region. The speech by Narendra bhai Modi came out in his own trademark style. The loudness, the firmness, the confidence in the voice showcased the aggressiveness with which Modi has been taking on the government and the ruling party.
Another point that goes in favor of Modi and the BJP is the huge public gathering in all his recent speeches across the country. Rewari rally brought tremendous number of people. Even rally at Trichur in Tamil Nadu where BJP has negligible presence is giving an indication of his growing stature among the masses. The govt seems making same mistake of undermining his strength just the same way as it did for Ramdev or later Anna Hazare's anti graft campaign.
Another evidence which goes in the favor of this argument is the "Self-goal" strategy by Rahul Gandhi. The mileage which he received on his aggressive stance, simply seems to fade away after Modi's speech today. BJP strategy of Delhi rally being a grand rally showcasing India's future Prime Minister has come out successfully for them - grand stage, 3-4 Lakh people, typical aggression in Modi, Sidhu speeches, live media coverage. Rahul Gandhi honest pot back at PM has simply faded away.
Though, the battle has just begun for 2014 campaign, but if UPA-II doesn't fight back, the chances are very strong that it may crush down under the strong momentum with which he is taking on the govt. Few more such rallies and there are very strong chances that even the allies begin to change sides. We must not forget that allies such as National Conference, DMK, NCP, BSP, Jagan nath Reddy have been a shaky one and won't take time to jump onto other side of the line.
All in all, 2014 elections will going to be an interesting one. Mathematically, Modi has a big task to perform. Lest he gets 200+ seats by himself, it will be difficult for BJP to garner outside support. And to make it happen, BJP needs similar performances in the upcoming rallies as well.
ALL IN ALL - THE BIGGEST GAME OF INDIAN DEMOCRACY HAS BEGUN!!!!!