The movement is a rich case study to study and analyse the socio-economic sentiments and characteristics of the new generation of pro-westren and tech-savvy urban youth. It is also a rare test for the fledgling but fast maturing democracy in India.
Non-voilent mass struggle is the most potent weapon to achieve the societal goals.The society responds rapidly and instantaneously for a just and pressing cause. The criticism on Indian youth for being ignorant to the vital issues of governance does't hold any water as of now.There is need for giving such 'mild shocks' occassionally to the people in power to remind their basic duties and obligations.
The political class suddenly realized their previleges, rights and powers. They unnanimously voiced their right to legislate the laws and rules on the floor of parliament. The legislative machinery in the country suddenly started to move 'smoothly' after a long time. They should have realized that the wrath of common man is like a wild fire can engulf anything that comes in its way. They got united to douze the fire of the movement.
Neverthless, the society at large is increasingly getting politicized with more knowledge and awakeness about governance. Such process has gained momentum in the first decade of the 21st century. The reason may be slow rise of the vast middle class, more ambitious and impatient youth in a liberalised era etc. Also, the ever-increasing roles and responsibilities of local self-goverments across India has almost 'politicised' the rural people completely. And the Anna Hazare has brought more elite, urban middle class into the political mainstream especially youth.
The political leaders should tread more caustiously than ever before now. The words, actions, and steps of the representatives will be watched more closely by the 'awakened' India. The recent anti-incumbency wave that swept across Bihar, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal is a stark reminder of the voting behaviour of the next generation.
As reported by the media, the recent acts of suppressing the dissent by the government is very disturbing. Such a counter-offensive 'witch-hunt' is against the basic tenets of the democracy.It creates a 'fear' psychosis in the minds of a common man to voice against the State. In the words of Thomas Jefferson,
"A government afraid of its citizens is a Democracy. Citizens afraid of government is tyranny!"
Hope India matures into a viable democracy than a tyrannical aristocracy of powerful elites.
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