We the people of India, have proved to the world community that when it comes to the most prized and powerful priviledge granted to a citizen in a democracy, that is exercising the right to vote, our soundness of judgement matches the demands of our national interests.
Certainly, few could have imagined that in this hour of crisis in the world, which had had its ramifications in India as well, our electorate would unleash the most unxpected, but a highly desired revolution at the Centre, just by the click of a finger. Undoubtedly, the credit goes to the Gandhi family which has proved beyond doubt that they are the worthy inheritors of the mantle of their illustrious anscestors, and can carry their legacy forward, as well as to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who has silenced all his critics.
One can't forget the severe indignities heaped upon him by his principal opponents, as well as the bullying tactics so disgustingly displayed by messers Prakash Karat and company, who had held even our national interests to ransom. They have been shown their rightful place by our eledctorate. And of course, not to forget those regional chieftans, who nursed high ambitions at the centre, but could not go beyond their self interests at the cost of development, have also been shown their rightful place by the electorate.
The challenge before the UPA government now, is to rise to the occasion and fulfill the expectations of the electorate, by working ceaselessly to deliver the nation from various perils confronting us, chiefly in the wake of the severe economic crisis, and of course doing whatever possible to secure our citizens and the nation, from the various threats both within and outside our borders.
Finally, as rightly suggested by Dr. Manmohan Singh to Shri L.K. Advani, regarding a new beginning, let all the political parties , irrespective of their strength in the new Lok Sabha, come forward to work constructively in our national interests. While we the people of India do expect a responsible opposition at the parliament, we certainly do not wish to see a pathetic display of immaturity, mindless personal attacks, and an outrightly irresponsible behaviour from any of our elected representatives.
Sincerely,
Navneet Dhawan
New Delhi.
