A U-turn in Karnataka

  •   Wed, May 08 2013
  •   By Fr Francis D' Almeida

May 9, 2013


The democracy in India will flourish when voters take their rights and duties seriously. The election to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly is a great indication that the voters in Karnataka have become more responsible. The results show that the people have understood what democracy is and have voted against a corrupt and irresponsible government. No factors like Modi will work in the presence of a responsible voter.

The voter turnout gave an indication that the people of our country will no more be silent spectators against any kind of fundamental and sectarian behavior of the elected representatives. Yesterday's results was a positive indicator for a secular and free nation.

The citizens of our state would like to have a corruption-free government. Therefore they have not given to Congress party a two thirds majority and made the opposition strong. But definitely it is the young people who have voted for a free and fearless atmosphere in the state as against fear filled moral policing, attacks on minorities and Dalits and women. Henceforth the young people can walk freely without any fear or fire.

It is an indication that the Congress government cannot forget the poor and the downtrodden. The people of Coastal Karnataka have voted out the BJP for the simple reason that all the splinter groups of the party were trying Hitlerisation of the peaceful and peace loving people of Coastal region. Some may say all happened because of Yeddyurappa but all the votes secured by BJP and KJP put together they will not make any difference.

Watch out Congress party, you need to be responsible and give a clean and corrupt free administration, lift up the poor and the lowly, fight for justice, uphold the liberation of women. If more chances were given to the women their representation would have been better. Only the Cogrees can boast of two women in the Legislative Assembly.



Note: The views expressed in this article are solely those of the author.
By Fr Francis D' Almeida
Fr Francis D' Almeida is Associate Professor of Political Science, St Aloysius Evening College, Mangalore and Campus Minister, St Aloysius College, Mangalore.
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Comment on this article

  • Alex d'Mello, Mumbai

    Thu, Jul 25 2013

    We may be happy with the recent developments in K'taka but communalism is raising it's head again and again and K'taka is not an exception. Today it's not the same old blood of the Congress is ruling but the contaminated blood with communal ideology even within Congress.

  • Vincent Rodrigues, Katapadi/Bangalore

    Thu, May 16 2013

    I fully agree with Fr.Francis D'Almeida's observation about Karnataka's recent state election.People are fed up with the misrule of B.J.P. for last five years and they don't want to be victims again.They have shown the right place to B.J.P.where they are more suited .Hope,the new Congress government live upto the expectation and aspiration of the people who voted them back to power.Thanq.

  • Syrah R, Bangalore

    Thu, May 16 2013

    Not responsible voters! Tricked voters... The first action taken by the newly elected party Congress is 'legalising PACKET SARAI'... Kudos voters...

  • E. Crasto, Bejai / England

    Wed, May 15 2013

    Dear Fr. Francis,
    Thank you for your recent article on the election analysis highlighting the voters' mandate. Hope and pray Congress will live up to their portfolio with good and competent government in Karnataka and care for the needy, downtrodden and be democratic in every aspect. God bless you dear Fr. Francis D'Almeida SJ

  • murthi, mangalore/dubai

    Tue, May 14 2013

    There is abloslute U-turn, it is only vote devide. Otherwise there was no chance for Congress. Congis also know this. That is the reason why they made Siddu as CM.

  • ibrahim saudi/yanbu,

    Tue, May 14 2013

    IT IS A SHAME ON PART OF BJP AND SO CALLED ITS ALLIED GOONS GROUP. THEY THEM SELVES BURIED THEIR GRAVE. NO ONE ELSE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THAT. DUE TO THEIR EXTRA ACTIVITIES OTHER THAN SOCIAL SECURITY, THEY LOST THEMSELVES.

  • John Tauro, M'lore / Kwt

    Sun, May 12 2013

    This election has made Karnataka a model to other states. Let's hope there will be more u-turns in all misgoverned states and finally in the nation too.

  • GABRIAL DSOUZA, KUNJAGUDDE/SHARJAH

    Fri, May 10 2013

    people now learned from the bad, corrupt government. now they kicked their ass as it was a suffering for the peeople. if you eat more salt you will need more water to drink. in mangalore most of the people are university students, they have the power to throw out the corrupt. so young youth come together and raise your nation to a corrupt free nation. within few years india will be a great country where happy people live.

  • Lancelot N Tauro, Manglore

    Fri, May 10 2013

    WHOLE of Karnataka was fedup with the ruling style of communal ideologist.
    WE SALUTE our well educated, diciplined secular minded VOTERS for ousting out these double standard party.

  • f.l.fernandis, Detroit/bangalore

    Fri, May 10 2013

    Father your article in Daijiworld timely and educative.Our's is a democratic country.People can play their role according to their wishes.The right man for the right job.In small write up you have presented properly.Thanks for your article.This time people have voted one party with full majority.That is a beauty of democracy.Whoever get elected their prime duty to see the welfare of the people.The present state election showed us the importance of democracy.

  • Valerian Dalmaida, Mangalore/Abu Dhabi

    Fri, May 10 2013

    I am very certain that people like JR Lobo can make Mangalore a model for the whole of Karnataka. Freeddom is walking without fear, leading life with head held high and individual development through opportunities created/available. Humanity is the core aspect, peaceful coexistance is the true living. If Congress can make the hands of the needy, women and weaker sections strong, I am sure Karnataka will be the model state for the whole country. Thank you Fr. Francis for your socio-political analysis.

  • AM DMello, Pangala/ Mumbai

    Thu, May 09 2013

    The voters having given their mandate loud and clear, now its for the ruling party to live up to their promise of good governance.
    Thanks Fr Francis for your fine article.

  • Joselyn Lobo, Mangalore

    Thu, May 09 2013

    Good analysis of the poll results. Hope the Congress party keeps to the people's expectations and strives for Karnataka's progress.

  • violet , vashi New mumbai

    Thu, May 09 2013

    hats off to u all who voted for the right representatives Thank u Fr Francis D Almeida for high lighting this.


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