PDP-BJP alliance would be no different from an India-Pakistan alliance or a USA-USSR alliance. 2 extremely opposite poles but bound by a common axis. Many BJP supporters would have been perplexed by this decision. PDP's soft stand on terrorism and separatism is well known and the incumbent CM of the alliance made his intentions well known by his acts one after the another. He is clearly working on his agenda but what of BJP? BJP seems to lose the popular support of educated masses who are largely against any soft stand on terrorism or the draconian and controversial Article 370. BJP has made far too many goof ups and mistakes in its short rule of 9 months but sharing power with PDP in Jammu and Kashmir is definitely not one of them. I would try to list down a few reasons as to why it is really important for BJP to be in power in the northern state
Security - India has been attacked countless times through the northern corridor. It is important that the party which is ruling the centre, rules the state as well. It would be foolhardy to believe that India's incumbent NSA and former ace spy Ajit Doval wouldn't have had a say in this. He is a man who works behind the scenes. In his scheme of things it would have been really important to share power in Jammu and Kashmir to implement is plans in a prudent and pragmatic way, even if it came at the cost of BJP losing some popular support. Most (if not all) of BJP's supporters are not as wise and well informed as Ajit Doval. What he is doing is probably for the best and needs support, not outrage
Balance - As PDP represents 1 pole, BJP represents the other. With BJP in the alliance, the PDP's adventurous steps, like cosying up to separatists, appeasing Pro pakistani elements will be kept in check. Mufti govt. would realize the resistance he faces, as compared to the widespread support, he would have enjoyed from another posisble ally Congress in his adventurism. BJP was fast to dismiss Mufti's claims of terrorists having a role to play in free and fair elections in the valley.
Relevance - PDP has a choice. It can choose NC or Congress or both and still keep on doing things which are not perceived to be in India's interests. So BJP's presence in this alliance is irrelevant as they would not have any control over this. PDP can well ally with Congress and still do those acts. BJP and its supporters can do nothing but gulp these things. However with BJP in power, it can pinch PDP regularly, act as a nuisance if not a strong resistance, which would ultimately bring down such embarrassing moments and possibly PDP may start behaving properly.
History - BJP, (even under [perceived softer leadership of Vajpayee) played a key role in neutralizing terrorism in Punjab, Assam and some of the other north eastern states. A 'more aggressive' Modi would be equally good if not better than Vajpayee. They need to be given some time. Terrorism took some time to fade out in both Punjab and Assam. If the same can be done in Jammu and Kashmir, it would be an amazing feat.
The surface of the ocean is vast, but it is not the only truth. The great depths of truth, still lay undiscovered before everyone. Time needs to be given. It is a sensitive issue and requires the support. There are a LOT of issues where BJP needs to be cornered and questioned (not enough action on Economic front, no strong action on Corrupt and corruptions, adopting double standards on Secularism, using Congres sbrand of appeasement etc) but this is not one of those.
Security - India has been attacked countless times through the northern corridor. It is important that the party which is ruling the centre, rules the state as well. It would be foolhardy to believe that India's incumbent NSA and former ace spy Ajit Doval wouldn't have had a say in this. He is a man who works behind the scenes. In his scheme of things it would have been really important to share power in Jammu and Kashmir to implement is plans in a prudent and pragmatic way, even if it came at the cost of BJP losing some popular support. Most (if not all) of BJP's supporters are not as wise and well informed as Ajit Doval. What he is doing is probably for the best and needs support, not outrage
Balance - As PDP represents 1 pole, BJP represents the other. With BJP in the alliance, the PDP's adventurous steps, like cosying up to separatists, appeasing Pro pakistani elements will be kept in check. Mufti govt. would realize the resistance he faces, as compared to the widespread support, he would have enjoyed from another posisble ally Congress in his adventurism. BJP was fast to dismiss Mufti's claims of terrorists having a role to play in free and fair elections in the valley.
Relevance - PDP has a choice. It can choose NC or Congress or both and still keep on doing things which are not perceived to be in India's interests. So BJP's presence in this alliance is irrelevant as they would not have any control over this. PDP can well ally with Congress and still do those acts. BJP and its supporters can do nothing but gulp these things. However with BJP in power, it can pinch PDP regularly, act as a nuisance if not a strong resistance, which would ultimately bring down such embarrassing moments and possibly PDP may start behaving properly.
History - BJP, (even under [perceived softer leadership of Vajpayee) played a key role in neutralizing terrorism in Punjab, Assam and some of the other north eastern states. A 'more aggressive' Modi would be equally good if not better than Vajpayee. They need to be given some time. Terrorism took some time to fade out in both Punjab and Assam. If the same can be done in Jammu and Kashmir, it would be an amazing feat.
The surface of the ocean is vast, but it is not the only truth. The great depths of truth, still lay undiscovered before everyone. Time needs to be given. It is a sensitive issue and requires the support. There are a LOT of issues where BJP needs to be cornered and questioned (not enough action on Economic front, no strong action on Corrupt and corruptions, adopting double standards on Secularism, using Congres sbrand of appeasement etc) but this is not one of those.
