Initially, I was skeptical of AAP but still hopeful. I thought it was a sign of changing times. I assumed that AAP would make a positive impact in creating some corruption free politics.
However, now I am beyond convinced that AAP is a band of high handed, big talking fools. During their campaigning they blamed Sheila Dikshit's government for the gang rape/rape culture. Now that they are in power, they wash their hands off it and blame it on the police. The way they washed their hands of the Danish rape case is disgusting.
Even worse is their targeting of Africans in their so called raids. They make Sheriff Arapaio look like an angel. Yes, I understand that many drug and prostitution rings are run by Nigerians. But that doesn't mean that all Africans or Nigerians are criminals or drug dealers. To conduct such racially targeted raids, humiliate innocent civilians in the process - including women forced to pee in public for a drug test that came negative - these are all acts that are shameful.
I understand you want to serve the people and bust crime. But law and order exists for a reason. There is a reason you need probable cause and a warrant. There is a reason you have to follow due process. Just because you are AAP doesn't mean you ignore the law and racially target an entire community. Imagine how we would feel if US officials started raiding all and only Indian peoples homes without warrants because the stats show Indians have the highest count of illegal immigrants. I'm sorry, no matter how clean and uncorrupt you are - a racist pig is a racist pig and a shame to the nation.
Originally posted by: ..Monica..
Right now Arvind Kejriwal has not only taken Delhi by a storm but also the whole nation. From the looks of it he is an honest politician who can definitely go a long way in the future. If he does become our PM, then India is in the hands of someone good.
Originally posted by: return_to_hades
Initially, I was skeptical of AAP but still hopeful. I thought it was a sign of changing times. I assumed that AAP would make a positive impact in creating some corruption free politics.
However, now I am beyond convinced that AAP is a band of high handed, big talking fools. During their campaigning they blamed Sheila Dikshit's government for the gang rape/rape culture. Now that they are in power, they wash their hands off it and blame it on the police. The way they washed their hands of the Danish rape case is disgusting.
Even worse is their targeting of Africans in their so called raids. They make Sheriff Arapaio look like an angel. Yes, I understand that many drug and prostitution rings are run by Nigerians. But that doesn't mean that all Africans or Nigerians are criminals or drug dealers. To conduct such racially targeted raids, humiliate innocent civilians in the process - including women forced to pee in public for a drug test that came negative - these are all acts that are shameful.
I understand you want to serve the people and bust crime. But law and order exists for a reason. There is a reason you need probable cause and a warrant. There is a reason you have to follow due process. Just because you are AAP doesn't mean you ignore the law and racially target an entire community. Imagine how we would feel if US officials started raiding all and only Indian peoples homes without warrants because the stats show Indians have the highest count of illegal immigrants. I'm sorry, no matter how clean and uncorrupt you are - a racist pig is a racist pig and a shame to the nation.
Originally posted by: krystal_watz
They are basically unable to cope with their newfound status as politicians, is what I feel. They should wake up and realise that a few short-term populism peddling measures can affect their political future in the long run.
About the raid, I don't know much fine details, but it was comically unbecoming of Bharti to do what he did and most bumbleheaded of Kejri to support him. I'm afraid people will stop taking them seriously very soon.
Edit--Birdie: If the police were failing/slow in their job, they should have been pulled up in the proper manner, not the Law minister himself barging in to dole out justice at the spot.
I didn't expect AAP to deliver any results right away. My expectations were that they continuously apply pressure on Congress/BJP and focus on clean/efficient governance. The frequent loudmouth claims, vigilante raids etc are very unbecoming and tarnishing the image of the party. They have a lot of cleanup to do now and reestablish the image that got them elected. People wanted AAP, not a self proclaimed KhAAP.
If Kejriwal is wise, he will advice all his party members to keep mum and no comment inquiries. Apologize for the teething problems and learn from mistakes. Now that they are in power and have governance expectations - the party should get together - define a platform it stands for, define some goals and expectations of leaders/members, prioritize issues and how to address them - and go about things systematically. Haphazardly making claims, trying to address too many issues, random acts like the raids are not the way. It is better to solve one small problem completely - rather than dabble in million problems and make a mess. I'll give them a second chance if they can resolve this mess they are making ASAP.
As for the issues with Police - I think the problem is the hypocrisy: Back in the day AAP should have known better than accuse the previous govt of failing to manage police. Now those over the top claims are coming to bite them.
Explains why the congress supported AAP to form the govt 😆Originally posted by: return_to_hades
As for the issues with Police - I think the problem is the hypocrisy: Back in the day AAP should have known better than accuse the previous govt of failing to manage police. Now those over the top claims are coming to bite them.
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