Narendra Modi- The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, Rewinds!

The rise of Narendra Modi is not the history of decades, it happened ferociously in a shorter span. He has won not just elections but mindshare too. Interestingly, the world's largest democracy voted for a man who was relatively known, de facto considered an anti-muslim. Two things has drove Modi to the greater heights i.e. track record in Gujrat and second one is the sombre dream of 'development.'

Modi's hyperactiveness is an eclat and hailed as prominent statesman of today's India. It is not a right time to justify his tenure as PM but the thing I find him adept with is the 'Timing' and his authoritative tendency to hallucinogen his listeners.

I have started my new read TEAM OF RIVALS, a political genius of Abraham Lincoln. Forthwith I realised there is something common between two greats. Abraham Lincoln was also not that known before the tenure of president. The New York Herald (May 19, 1860), commented on Abraham Lincoln's nomination for president as:

''The conduct of the republican party in this nomination is a remarkable indication of small intellect, growing smaller. They pass over... statesmen and able men, and they take up a fourth-rate lecturer, who cannot speak good grammar."

Abraham Lincoln got president-ship over his superior rivals because he was shrewdest and canniest among, so Narendra Modi too. After becoming president, Abraham Lincoln had offered all important ministries to his rivals and befriend them. Modi raised the slogan 'Sab Ka Sath, Sab Ka Vikas.' He moved a step ahead and stole the name of Mahatma Gandhi, the foremost business Congress had to yoo-hoo. Modi started afresh with SWACHH BHARAT ABHIYAN and gave a new identity to brand 'Mahatma Gandhi.' surprisingly, Rahul Gandhi felt the heat too.

Things didn't let-up here, Modi challenged one of the most eminent leaders of Congress to join SWACHH BHARAT ABHIYAN, Shashi Tharoor accepted it and got sacked as spokesperson of Congress. Recently Narendra Modi retweeted the picture of Shashi Tharoor and praised his initiative.

People are looking at Modi as a game changer and an ambassador on development. His success in Lok Sabha elections and recent triumph od Haryana & Maharashtra shows the intent of people towards the future. Modi is a master of action, his proactive approach acknowledged his vision. He knows how to drive the horde. There is a least chance for the opposition to ascent in upcoming days.

Leo Tolstoy described Abraham Lincoln as-

"The greatness of Napoleon, Caesar or Wahington is only moonlight by the sun of Abraham Lincoln. His example is universal and will last thousand of years.... He was bigger than his his country-- bigger than all the presidents together....and as a great character he will live as long as the world lives."

Modi has a long way ahead to accrue such glory on the pages of history. Expectations are Everest high!

Bapu- A Brand So Good!

Sh. Mohan Das Karamchand Gandhi, a great nationalist indeed who first employed non-violent civil disobedience as an expatriate lawyer in South Africa. And later he came back and emerged as preeminent leader in India’s struggle for freedom. He employed many historic non-violent movements from ’Civil-Disobience Movement’ to ‘Quit India Movement’.

To hold the hand of a nation which was prolonged of jeopardy of religionism, castism and many other wrongdoings, was a challenge itself. Mahatma Gandhi, the man with a greatest vision took pride and went through the era, fearlessly. His great affection towards humanity and his zeal for nation had made the triumph possible. He is among the greatest leaders ever born in on this planet.

Unanimously, he was a great character and a very strong BRAND himself. Simplicity, a typical personality and uniqueness in dress-style had made him the icon, whom people can recall even through a simple ‘curve-drawing’.  

Brands like APPLE (Biggest Brand on Earth) has endorsed his picture with their evergreen tagline ‘THINK DIFFERENT’. Unquestionable match of personality and their products!

SWISSCOM, a Swiss communication provider has endorsed him with a tagline ‘To spread the good has never been so easy’.  Luxury pen-maker, Mont Blanc too encashed the brand image of Bapu and sold its range at premium. Later on, in 2010 Supreme Court has ordered the firm to stop the commercial carrying images of Sh. Gandhi.

As usual, Bollywood has another character to encroach on. Thankfully a few movies like ‘LAGE RAHO MUNNA BHAI’, advanced a good message to the people.

I sum up with a great gem from the ocean of his philosophy:

You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.

-Mahatma Gandhi