June 11th 2024.
New Delhi: The recent Lok Sabha poll results have served as a wake-up call for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), according to a recent article in the RSS-affiliated magazine 'Organiser'. It highlights the party's overconfidence and neglect of its long-time workers, who were not given due recognition for their efforts, while the party leaders and workers were basking in the glow of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity and not paying attention to the ground realities.
The author of the article, Ratan Sharda, who is a lifelong member of the RSS, points out that the party's failure to secure a majority in the 2019 elections, despite Modi's call for "400 plus" seats, was a reality check for the overconfident party workers and leaders. He also notes that the RSS, which is not a "field force" of the BJP, was not sought out for their cooperation in electoral work.
Sharda also highlights the party's disregard for its older, dedicated workers who have been working tirelessly without seeking recognition, as well as the negligent attitude towards local issues and the track record of candidates. He points out that the party's focus on social media and flashy campaigns, instead of hard work on the ground, has led to its underperformance in the recent polls.
The author also raises concerns about the BJP's alliances and induction of leaders from other parties, who have previously made derogatory remarks against the RSS and its ideology. This, he believes, has not only hurt the party's image but also disappointed RSS sympathisers.
Sharda also clarifies that the RSS is not a field force of the BJP and that the party has its own dedicated workers. He explains that the RSS's role in elections is limited to creating awareness among people about important issues and promoting nationalism, and it does not directly participate in politics.
However, the author points out that the party failed to reach out to its ideological allies, the RSS, for their cooperation in electoral work, while the RSS was actively involved in organizing meetings and discussions at the local level to encourage people to vote.
In conclusion, Sharda questions the party's complacency, overconfidence, and reliance on Modi's popularity, which has led to neglect of the party's core workers and allies. He urges the party to focus on ground-level work and collaborate with the RSS and other ideological allies for future elections.
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