Political Change Inevitable, Says Shiv Sena (UBT) in Saamana
Shiv Sena (UBT) asserts that political change is a natural democratic process, urging for a shift in governance in India.
Mumbai, October 19 (Daily Kiran) : Shiv Sena (UBT) declared on Monday that political change, or “power transition,” is an inevitable constitutional process that is bound to happen. In its editorial published in the party’s mouthpiece, ‘Saamana,’ the party stated, “The cup of their sins is full. Consequently, they have entertained the misguided notion of opposing the ‘Tiranga movement.’ This incident has accelerated the momentum for ‘power transition.'”
The editorial further claimed that the regime opposing the hoisting of the national flag must be overthrown for any “power transition” to occur, asserting that the public has already decided this outcome. It emphasized that “there is no benefit in taking false oaths in the name of the Constitution.”
Advocating for political change, the editorial reiterated that such transitions are a natural part of democratic evolution. It referenced historical instances of political shifts in India, including coalition changes and movements during the Emergency, as well as examples from around the world where leadership changes occurred.
The piece noted, “If the opposition is now stating that a government that came to power through improper means should be replaced, what is wrong with that? Both the central and state governments consider peaceful, democratic movements as chaos, while all movements initiated by the BJP have been similar.”
Continuing, the editorial highlighted past political upheavals, mentioning V.P. Singh’s rebellion against Rajiv Gandhi and the formation of the ‘Janata Dal,’ which was supported by BJP members with the singular aim of changing power dynamics. It pointed out that the BJP’s campaign against the “civilized Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh” was solely focused on bringing about a “power transition.”
The editorial concluded by stating that opposition movements against those in power have always aimed to bring about a change in governance. It drew parallels with global conflicts, citing that the desire for regime change in Iran was a goal of former President Trump, who famously stated, “We want regime change in Iran,” despite failing to achieve it.
Overall, the editorial argued that the desire for government change and the struggle for it are fundamental characteristics of a vibrant democracy.
