Exposing Modern-Day Gaddars: The Betrayal Within Indian Politics

 

Exposing Modern-Day Gaddars: The Betrayal Within Indian Politics

King of Gaddars (गद्दार)

The term Gaddar (गद्दार) has a deep-rooted history in Indian culture. Originating from Arabic, it has been assimilated into Urdu and spoken Hindi in North India and Pakistan. The word means "traitor," a label no one wishes to bear. Historically, during the reign of Prithviraj Chauhan, his uncle Jaichand was branded a Gaddar for betraying him, leading to Prithviraj's downfall and paving the way for Western invaders to conquer India. Today, the concept of a Gaddar is still relevant, especially in the political landscape of India.

In contemporary politics, a Gaddar (गद्दार) is a politician who betrays the trust of their voters. This betrayal often manifests when a politician switches parties to gain personal favors, disregarding the wishes and welfare of those who elected them. This act of switching allegiances for personal gain is a modern-day form of Gaddari.

A significant number of politicians accused of such betrayal have aligned themselves with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Critics argue that the BJP has overlooked the crimes committed by these individuals, effectively committing Gaddari against the nation by allowing these tainted politicians to join their ranks and avoid prosecution. This phenomenon raises the question: why do we need to look back a thousand years to identify Gaddars when they are conspicuously present in today's political arena?

These modern Gaddars display a blatant disregard for ethical behavior. By accepting bribes to abandon their principles, they normalize corruption and betrayal. However, there are instances where voters have rejected such behavior. In Jalandhar, Punjab, for example, voters ousted a politician in a by-election for his betrayal, signaling a potential shift in voter attitudes.

To combat this issue, there must be stricter laws governing party-switching politicians. A politician who wishes to switch parties should be required to resign and seek re-election under their new party's banner. Such a law would hold these Gaddars accountable and ensure that their actions are subject to public scrutiny.

The problem extends beyond politicians to include compromised bureaucrats who arrest opposition leaders without substantial evidence, acting under the influence of ruling party leaders. These bureaucrats, who should uphold the law impartially, instead perpetuate the betrayal by serving political interests over public welfare.

India's fight against Gaddari must begin from within. The nation does not need to look outside its borders to find traitors; they are already embedded within the political and bureaucratic systems. By recognizing and rejecting these modern-day Gaddars, and by enacting laws that ensure accountability, India can hope to preserve the integrity of its democracy and the trust of its people.



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