‘Regime Change’ is the most common technical word used to describe CIA operations all around the world, where US used all options in its command to topple an unwanted government and put its own proxy in power. From Communist Soviet Union to latest Egypt change of regime, all bear the handiwork of CIA’s organisation of democratic, or undemocratic means, to disintegrate and destroy the unwanted regime and bring in government of its own choice. The fall of Congress and the coming of power of Modi with a seemingly proper democratic election was so staggering in figures put out by the Election Commission, that it came out like a Tsunami.
The amount of money by Modi for media blitz and for organising foot soldiers all across the land is mind-boggling. Those who have witnessed other General Elections in India will agree that this time around the entire scenario was altogether very different. The Modi operation was so well-honed, so well financed, so overwhelming for all the opposition that the true nature of democratic election appears to be completely reordered to suit Modi and company.
There was no level playing field. Even Congress was shocked into inaction. It was not its usual fighting self. Probably, those at the helm of Congress knew what is coming and decided to go low and wait for a more suitable future, when they will be called to serve. The entire Regime Change exercise, if carried out by CIA, will pose a great threat to people of India, as in practical terms, India’s freedom is now deeply compromised and we are not the same nation that Gandhi, Nehru, Sardar Patel and Maulana Azad had struggled to free from the British colonists.
As Modi could muster only about 30% of the popular vote, the rest 70% have every right to fight back and get true democracy and freedom back for the entire nation.
Ghulam Muhammed, Mumbai
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