Why Vajpayee's political signature was conciliation & how he'd handle today’s students | ep 351 

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I do not ever remember these journalists acknowledging him when he was still active in politics. He was always branded communal like all other BJP politicians.

He is a True Statesman... I m not BJP fan but there is no one like Atal ji....

Sir, a request of Cut the clutter on Brajesh Mishra, the Czar of regime, and K. Subrahmanyam, we don't often hear about diplomat in public life. Please sir.

Vajpayee had a very grandfatherly presence about him. Everyone used to feel him to be a elder of their own family

Tamilnadu never voted for BJP. When Jayalalithaa allied with BJP in 1998 it was Vajpayee who won the hearts of the Tamil people. When people came to know that he wrote poems too, many just fell in love with him. He is the one who selected A.B.J. Abdul Kalam as president for which Tamils are eternally grateful. Kalaingar Karunanidhi famously said that he was "right man in the wrong party". Everyone wanted an alliance with Vajpayee at that time. I saw him in a political meeting in which after his speech he was given a garland as big/tall as 20 feet. He was so surprised and innocently asked how could he wear such a weight. Then he posed as many were holding it Temple style. May God bless us a politician like him sooner...

Wonderful tribute to ABV.Thanks Shekar Gupta ji.

So early today!!! going for Christmas party tonight gupta ji!!!

A man of principle who spent most of his time in opposition. The problem of current times and systems is that we don't have real heroes anymore. He did not get the respect he deserved when he was alive. Movie stars get more respect from present media than some truly deserving personalities.

We don't want Atal's slogan of Insaniyat Jambhuriyat aur Kashmiriyat to hide the reality of Haivaaniyat aur Wahabiyaat aur Namak Haramiyat.

In the times of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Atalji would have been an absolute king who would have ruled over today's youth. He's was the only politician I had seen who was "Loved by many" and "Respected by All".

Vajpayee was a legend.

Happy Birthday To My Favraite PM Late Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpaye Ji

Vajpayee transformed party into a party of governance.However he did not touch into core ideology issues of BJP like article370 and illegal immigrants in North east.these issues are always confrontational in nature as it disturbed votebank of few parties there by making them irrelevant

Sir Vajpayee was the pinnacle of political statesmanship.I think there was never an astute and far sighted prime minister like him.Its very hard to find especially in the era of today’s political turbulent times a more composed and reconciliatory politician like him. Sir I would request you to do a cut the clutter for books to read for students/administrative officers like us who want to have knowledge like you. Regards

But same light approach led to his fall... He didn't supressed his opponent in rss/opposition. All of thm united in 2004 and defeated him...

PM Vajpayee was a centrist.

To be far, Vajpayee politics did not bring BJP to power/government. It is due to Advani's aggressive agenda, which made BJP/Vajpayee as PM. Vajpayee style is good but do not work in politics in any country in the World

Modi and Shah learned from all mistakes of Vajpayee.. He and Advani trusted liberal media and gave them too much importance... Other 2 don't give any damn to liberal media now.. Vajpayee did not nurture Advani when he was in power... Modi is letting Shah be the face of prominent decisions there by setting course for future..

I guess Same Mr Gupta and his liberal friends will be praising Mr Modi after 20 years for his decisiveness and his work in the fields of sanitation, electricity and infrastructure just as they are doing right now for Mr Vajpayee...Not to forget how these chameleon liberals were the same people always barking at Vajpayee while he was in power...

15 years later they will be praising Modi as well.Atal ji is the G.O.A.T,there's no doubt about it but had there been social media during Atal ji's time,I am sure these protesters would have made wrong noise then as well.

Jab atalji zinda the tab yahi log unko criticize karte the aur ab vo nahi hai to unki yaad me taarifon ke phool baandh rahe hai🤣 the real paid media

No comparison of Feku and Tadeepar with great Vajapayee ji

How BJP got the majority for two consecutive terms because Modi & Amit Shah, do you think it is easy in the world’s largest democracy, duo were hardworking, going to the details and also importantly willing to lose some elections to get bigger victories, certainly the current BJP has taken the game to different level

What a message You are sending.Needed.

They did not vote for him so now they are getting what they deserve.

The main difference between today's ruling duo of the same party and the Vajpayee and the colleagues is that they belonged to an ideology but were not forged in it's crucible. They had fair ideas of the complex nature of this society and had served within a varied tapestry of the political ideologies forming country's polity throughout the early decades of independent India. The current crop of the same party was forged in the closed crucible of the hindutva ideology and were introduced in politics through an organisation that didn't accepted the flag and constitution of India for most of it's history. And that exactly is their viewpoint that defines their approach and they are acting accordingly. The earlier class is gone and there won't be any new ones like them but i don't think it would matter in the long run for the country as they're all tied to the same goals of their ideology, Vajpayee elevated Savarkar to the Parliament and now they'll give him more public legitimacy with highest national honour, Vajpayee headed the party throughout the Mandir movement and now their government will build it and chest thump about it, he also fought for same things in the manifesto and they're implementing it. The only option is whether to kill through the frog in the boiling water directly (like now) or slowly increase the temperature to keep the frog mellow (boiling frog syndrome)? The option is for public to choose and seems like they've chosen it.

Man of India ❤️

India misses him. We needed his leadership now more than ever.

Superb feedback, instead of soft it's skilful politics, Most take away is very much trusted person.

but isn't that's the problem Shekhar sir, we have thrown away a figure and personality like him lost election and the pseudo-secukars won the election, he along with Brajesh Mishra and Advani were deadly trio.

He was cool, poetic but largely ineffective against dangerous criminal like opposition we have in present India. It is easy to praise after a person is dead.

Vajpeyee's political style was simple, powerful and effective. It can summarise in single sentence. "Run with the hare and hunt with the hounds"

Those days have gone Guptaji, those were the days of Hindus of Mughal periods. I am proud of Modi. He is a great leader. Had he not come in the nick of time there would have been only mule like you not Hindus.

Shekhar Gupta ji possesses not only political depth but also a keen behavioural observational skill... Thanks for enlightening us on a daily basis... Best wishes 🙏

Shekhar Sir thank you.

अटल जी-हम इतिहास बदल सकते है भूगोल नहीं हम मित्र बदल सकते है मगर पड़ोसी नहीं, मोदी जी- बस पड़ोसी का भूगोल बदलना है...

I agree Vajpayee was a trusted person.

What a legend he was. Thanks for tellig his story

Truly mood to hear stories about Atalji. We miss him very badly now. And leaders of his stature.

Vajpayee was a statesman, Modi is despot whose allegiance is to an ideology not the state.

I hate right wing ideology. But when Vajpayeeji became prime minister, I accepted people's verdict and wholeheartedly called him MY PRIME MINISTER. But now I don't consider Modi as my prime minister. That is the difference. India is a very big country. It is not easy to control it by brute force. Each and every Indian should feel he is part of the system, lest India will disintegrate.

Sir, sincerely suggest U to be in politics especially in Congress, because you didn't stick to subject always takes opportunity to criticize BJP and mostly pluck feathers on Egg.

Best pm of mylifetime bajpai

Some students were violent in there protest thats why all this happened

I voted for BJP in 1998 and 2004 only for Vajpayeeji. After that I slowly turned away seeing the raise of fundamentalist like Modi and Amit Shah. Even I never trusted L.K.Advani. But Vajpayeeji around, you can feel safe.

Lot of what you have said holds true but this was his very softness went against him , people are praising him today but he too was subjected to criticism then 🙏🏻 Great man loved him always

Vajpayee was always appreciated by everyone-because he was a thorough gentleman. He could deescalate any war like situation but can not recognize the two left leaders

Gem. ❤️🙏🏻Atal ji.

##Thanx for the Episode...Loved it

And look where it got him? He lost.

Problem is these "Students" are only SFI

Times change, people change, situation doesn't remain the same, Out of deterrence He did nuke exercise, pak responded within a week ignorious to the world / CIA. And the NSG pressure in withholding uranium fuel to india . he did the bus tour/ pak retaliated with war He visited kashmir talking about insaniyat, kashmiriyat, jamhooriyat, jklf responded with parliament attack. Vajpayee jee did his best but time had taken toll and political constraints within the govt. Coalition govt had its shortcomings Now is the time of pragmatic realism, Student protest isn't the same, Compare navbharat protest to the likes of today's time.

The two great leaders I looked up to, growing up are both dead now. APJ Abdul Kalam and AB Vajpayee. They were a deadly duo who had clear ideas about our nationhood

Wow ! Such an incredible episodes !

Great leaders like him don't get re-elected, and that's the problem.

Very interesting analysis. I sometimes wonder how Vajpayee Ji would have acted, rather how differently he would have acted from Modi Ji if he had a full majority at that time. He did show some boldness when he consented for Pokhran nuclear tests, even thought international community warmed against tough sanctions. He might do exactly the things Modi is doing now but I think people would not be opposing him too much as he had a “secular” image, a stark contrast to Modi’s “communal” image. R.I.P Atal Ji, you’ll forever be in our hearts, a true son of soil and role model:-)

I didn't follow politics then as much. But sounds like he was a good at taking the people along which today's dispensation actively prefers not to do. They like the drama and power play of ramming their agenda down India's throat.

For me Atal ji is like FDR 👍😎

He would have let them to abuse his good nature.

Last point was the highlight for me

Why do these journalists always talk about Muslims are happy or unhappy? Is it that no one else's happiness matter?

Trust is good. But backstabbing is bad

Very good. Likes watching

What a contrast between him and our current PM.. 😭

Dont worry students support the present govt. There are thousands of colleges and universities in this country and the students shown in media will represent maximum 10%, so most of the students are not in the screen/media. Everyone specially the students understands the policies of the left and right wing and whats going on in world politics in most of the democratic countries in the world including US,UK, India etc etc

When vajpayee ji was PM he was bad, now he becomes statesmen. With due respect with the politics of vajpayee ji style bjp can't won single election.

Can Tendulkar be a gavaskar ? Can koli be Tendulkar ? What kind of comparison you are doing?

People are fools who think Atal ji was ‘weak’...if Atal ji had the kind of majority BJP had today...He would have followed the same policy...🤫

What was the last word you said?

Vajpais way of working was good but did opposition appreciates that ? Congress behavior does not deserve the same treatment . They treated Modi and other opposition CM very badly . Particularly congress unleashed entire govt machinery under Sonia and her Obedient Chidambaram who went extra mile to prove he is loyal dog and acted like criminal to implicate Modi . Today country need strong leader who can take tough decision which politically may not be correct but are required and good for country which only Modi can take ( Not even BJP) because Modi is not working for his family or friend but working for India . If people understand that India will progress else country will be crawling under incompetent leaders and people for another 100 years . People whiteout skills surviving on govt bheek are growing . These people can not think beyond their selfish tiny needs and congress survive on such idiots . You guys never spoke against congress leadership when they were running vendetta rather you were licking Sonia /Rahuls ass because you thought congress rule will never end

India needed a discontinuous sudden step change ! Modi provided that ! Vajpayee the poet was totally incapable of that ! Muslims & Christians took advantage of vajpayee. Now we know exactly how to deal with these antinationals who cannot even think beyond their own narrow community. In India change management must be shocking &sudden & unpredictable NOT slow & predictable. Indians please,learn how to change yourself from the experiences of last 6 months since June 2019 loksabha results. Indians should gain insight into their own complex nature. Hail Modi the great ! The leader,for 21st century India.

Rula diya 😭RIP

Sir, all videos of ThePrint end before the last word is heard

Conciliator could not make it a winning party. Some issues have to be taken head on.

All these leftists and Congis are now pining and longing for Vajpayee. Why? Because he was easier to fool and fun to backstab. With Modi, they have met their match. They don’t like it when he has anti dotes for all their snakebites.

Beautiful

Muslims surely did trusted Mr. Vajpayee.

I think he was a right person in the wrong party

4:25 how do you know ? actually it looks like now it is even more friendly between modi-shah

Vajpyeeji was never use to attack personally , he use to talk on policies. Regarding students movement he may have invited them on tea party..

It is old history now, but I think we need a video on why 2001 Agra summit failed?

Happy bday late Atal ji...great leader. Don't trust Modi and Shah at all..feel they have evil tendencies.

SHEKHAR SIR , THE EDITOR WHICH YOU HAVE MENTIONED HE WAS MR. PRANNOY ROY OF NDTV 24 × 7 & NDTV INDIA .

Why can’t we do what others did right ? It’s so simple to follow Yet it’s so difficult to implement.

Indians like to debate, they failed to lead, confront, shows strength, they prefer reconciliation, passive resistance, two face,

PM Vajpayee should also be held responsible for not preventing Kargill war and for not preventing mass execution of India friendly Royal family in Nepal by Chinese backed Maoists.

The people of this nation don't deserve Mr atalji they only modi

Ah, the good old days.

But he lost the next election. So much for winning trust.

To The Print video editors, Hope you guys would CTC (Cut The Crap) that you guys try to pull off at the end of every CTC video by starting the end music even before Mr. Gupta concludes his remarks. Thanks.

No yellow sheets in his hands, he's so ready to do this time

अगर अमित शाह या योगी आदित्यनाथ प्रधानमंत्री बन जाये तो ये लोग ऐसेही वीडियो नरेंद्र मोदी पर बनायेंगे। अच्छा आदमी जब होता है तो उसको ये जी भर के परेशान करते है और उसके जाने के बाद उनके जाने का ग़म करते है. लगे रहो..

Which book would you recommend to understand Atalji's personality/methods?

Simple, saam daam dand bhed. He was a gentleman at the age of innocence but today majority had to assert its rights and freedom in age of political correctness and appeasement. No nonsense, time to get serious.

We need a consensus government in new Delhi. Not this thuggery.

Here the discussion is about Atal Bihari Vajpai who is a BJP leader,how he is facing the political situations with different people and how he is taking decisions.But Modi , Amit shah, Advani and Musharraf all are together and helping Sushma Swaraj who is really crippled , jealous.

If Vajpayee had got a majority on his side he would not have been the Prime Minister. Advani would have been... And even if he had been one he would only have been a figure head PM.

Sir, really dissapointed that no episodes on the jamia carnage, or what is happening in UP now.. Sir, there is no more important issue than this..

So, SG took 15 minutes to say what they did/are doing with protesting students are wrong.