Kiran Bedi as the CM candidate of Delhi - Support or Oppose?

Kiran Bedi as the CM candidate of Delhi – Support or Oppose?

Introduction:

Kiran Bedi, the first woman IPS officer to be sworn in to one of the highest esteemed positions in the country, an inspiration to millions, finally joins politics just in time for the Delhi legislative assembly elections 2015. There are controversies and there are positive hopes too as Bedi steps ahead with hints that she might be BJP's candidate for Delhi CM. No sooner was it declared that Kiran Bedi shall be joining BJP, the screenshots of her past tweets against NaMo went viral all over the internet. Haters can go on with their accusations but one of the most proficient lady with numerous achievements and credentials to her name is in and that is perhaps giving sleepless nights to Kejriwal and others.

In support of Kiran Bedi in politics:

1. Kiran Bedi has been an ardent supporter of Anna Hazare's anti corruption movement and she broke ties when Kejriwal decided to bring politics into the movement. Both Anna and Bedi have been against the corrupt nature of politics and not the political system entirely. It is her personal decision whether she wants to extend support to Modi or Kejriwal. She was inspired by Modi's leadership qualities and saw in him a hope for a better India. Every Indian should respect her decision to join politics.

2. Kiran Bedi had been a woman of clean motives and honest principles all her life. Her dedication to serve the nation has reflected in her journey till date and hopes are high if she goes on to become the Chief Minister of Delhi. Indian politics indeed is in urgent need of people like Kiran Bedi to bring in reforms and to ensure that law and order of the country is strictly followed.

3. Kiran Bedi has worked with the United Nations in New York as the Police Advisor to the Secretary General, in the Department of Peace Keeping Operations along with representing India in International forums on crime prevention, drug abuse, police and prison reforms and women’s issues. In days to come she can be one of the most efficient leaders to lead India towards development and anti corruption.

4. Indian politics need people with credibility and credentials to be elected to one of the highest positions that decides the way the government will be run in coming years. Kiran Bedi holds a Law, Masters, Doctorate degree. She is also a Nehru Fellow post doctoral. Being a National and an Asian Tennis champion adds to her vulnerability in different areas. She has addressed audiences at the American, British, European, Indian Universities, Corporate and Civil Society groups. She possesses every quality that is needed for good leadership.

5. As a social worker, her contribution towards the society adds to her liberal nature. She had earned the Ramon Magsaysay Award also known as the Asian Nobel Prize and several other national and international honours. She has founded two NGOs, Navjyoti and India Vision Foundation, that have extended support to many deprived children, and adults in the areas of education, vocational skills, environment, counselling, and health care in both urban and rural areas. At present her NGOs are running four Community Colleges, registered with Indira Gandhi National Open University, to provide vocational and soft skills to Indian youth. Bedi is the most eligible candidate for the upcoming CM elections.

6. From being the Most Admired Indian Female Icon to being voted as India's most admired and most trusted woman, Kiran Bedi is certainly a woman of clear conscience and unbeatable spirit of serving the nation. Her efforts with team Anna had been in headlines for long and now is the time when her prowess could bring in the most aspired change in Indian politics - the lokpal bill.

Against Kiran Bedi in politics:

1. As pointed out by the opposition leaders, Kiran Bedi seems to be joining the group of "U turns" as she had openly been criticizing NaMo in the past and had also been against joining politics. Her sudden decision to join BJP is reportedly raising questions not only amongst people but also within the party she has preferred. While there are anticipations that she might be the CM candidate from BJP, the party leaders have been heard saying that she is just a "party worker" extending support to Modi for his inspiring leadership. She denied the rumours saying that BJP has a well organized system and there is absolutely no issues inside.

2. BJP chose Kiran Bedi for a face-off with Kejriwal when they feared losing to the newly empowered AAP that seems to be gathering pace when it comes to earning the faith of Delhiites. Just a day after AAP accused Satish Upadhyay of indulging in corruption, BJP brought in Kiran Bedi - the icon of anti corruption and fearless image. It seems to be a little too late for the party to take shelter within the image of a reputed former cop to earn votes in favour.

3. BJP had become used to entirely flared up rallies with mobs high spirited to hear the good-day-promise-makers talk about good governance and development in days to come. However, the views of their recent rallies in Delhi was nothing of that sort even when Amit Shah and Narendra Modi took charge. They were indeed not used to seeing such a sight and that's when the fear of losing to AAP took over. Bringing in Kiran Bedi is just a move to earn votes and even if she is elected to be the CM of Delhi, there would hardly be a change in the current economic or political system of the country or Delhi to be specific.

4. Kiran Bedi is an influential woman who has to her name achievements, social services, and fearless protests against the wrong doers. By entering politics she is going to be dirtying her hands - politics deprives none of this opportunity says history. A woman of influence and prowess should not get into politics for the mere reason of becoming the vote bank for a party.

5. Shazia Ilmi and Jaya Prada who also joined hands with BJP hail from the political field while Kiran Bedi has been apolitical for long since she joined Hazare's India against corruption movement. Her sudden jump into politics might backfire and her good deeds of years could be put to sacrifice.

Conclusion:

Kiran Bedi's decision to join BJP is entirely her personal opinion of what she thinks of the present government regardless of what she thought to them earlier. However, given the credentials that she possesses, it should only be fair if she is chosen to be the CM candidate for the upcoming elections instead of just bring a party worker to earn them votes. India needs her motivations and the spirit of serving the nation, selfless and free of corruption. Delhi can see a better tomorrow at the hands of one of the top notch cop turned leader of the country.