Democracy in Shambles: Modi, the Rupee, and the Never-Ending Comedy of Errors

 

Democracy in Shambles: Modi, the Rupee, and the Never-Ending Comedy of Errors

Well, folks, it’s that time again—election season! Another chance to see if India can keep its democracy alive or finally let it sink into the abyss. After two years of acrobatics by Chander Chur, with Rajeev from the Election Commission of India acting as his trusty sidekick, the judiciary and democracy have been dragged through every conceivable mud puddle. But hey, there’s a new Chief Justice in town. Let’s give him a warm round of applause because his first test is a doozy: the Delhi election. No pressure, just the fate of the nation at stake.

As always, the BJP is hard at work performing their signature moves: bending the rules, ignoring the law, and treating elections like a playground for “creative” tactics. Policies? Who needs those when you’ve got stunts? The BJP seems allergic to competing on actual governance, especially against the AAP government. Remember when Amit Shah complained about the lack of CCTV cameras in Delhi? AAP gleefully pointed to the CCTV footage—of Amit Shah himself, speaking right in front of said cameras. Comedy gold.

But the BJP isn’t fazed. They’re sticking to what works—or at least what worked in Haryana and Maharashtra. There, allegations of illegal votes and miraculous voter turnouts defied every poll and survey, yet conveniently

victories. Who needs public trust when you’ve got voter “management”? Now all eyes are on Delhi to see if the BJP’s magic bag of tricks will pull off another electoral Houdini act. Let’s just say the odds are stacked—heavily, and not in democracy’s favor.

And speaking of tricks, let’s not overlook Modi’s pièce de resistance: his economic policies. Step right up and marvel at the spectacle of debt so colossal, it could have its zip code. Under Modi’s watch, the national debt has ballooned faster than the price of tomatoes during a monsoon. Inflation? Oh, that’s just the glittery cherry on top. And the rupee? Remember Modi’s fiery speeches about its fall under the previous government? Well, under his watchful eye, the rupee has done what it does best—plummeted, almost touching 100 rupees to a single U.S. dollar. Talk about breaking records—bravo!

But don’t worry. Indians are too busy basking in the warm glow of doing "better than Pakistan" to notice the economic nosedive. Here’s a fun fact: India now ranks below Pakistan on the Global Hunger Index. Yes, you read that right. The nation that Modi’s fans love to mock has somehow managed to outdo India on one of the most fundamental measures of human survival. But hey, as long as there are more temples being built and speeches blaming Muslims for all the world’s problems, who cares if millions are struggling to eat? National priorities, after all.

It’s a sad truth that many Indians seem intoxicated—not by progress or development, but by hate. Modi has turned communal division into an art form, weaponizing it to such an extent that it could warrant its own government department. And it’s working. The public is so consumed by their resentment of Muslims that they’ve seemingly forgotten about inflation, the tanking rupee, and the fact that the nation is teetering on the edge of an economic black hole. Who needs a stable future when you’ve got hate-fueled propaganda to keep you warm at night?

Still, there’s a flicker of hope on the horizon. Polls suggest that the BJP might finally get a reality check in Delhi. Their seat count could shrink, AAP seems ready to form the government, and even the Congress might manage to grab a few seats. Miracles do happen, it seems, especially when the bar is set low enough. If these trends continue, the BJP’s iron grip on Delhi might loosen—at least temporarily.

But the bigger question remains: will Indians ever wake up to the havoc being wreaked on their democracy, economy, and future? Or will they continue to cheer as Modi and his crew steer the nation into a debt-laden, divisive abyss? The choice is theirs. Until then, we might as well sit back, grab some popcorn, and enjoy the show. Because if democracy is going to die, it’s determined to go out with a bang—and a hearty dose of irony.