The threat to Arvind Kejriwal and what to expect

The news that there could be a threat to Arvind Kejriwal's life was least surprising for me. There would be many willing to bump him off for a couple of lakhs. Also, let's not forget that politicians are also related to mafia and goons- could be supported by Congress, BJP, RSS.

I think the threat is serious, and I have tweeted a number of times to Kejriwal, and in general, that he must consider taking security - if not police, then let an army of well-trained volunteers or ex-army volunteers help in this. Kejriwal has denied police security and has argued that it is against the party's ideology to do so - broadly, he questioned - why must he take security when the people of the country have no security? This is a very noble and idealistic stand to take. I have often seen pictures of  Bal Thackerey and Narendra Modi travelling while black cat commandos hover around them. These black cat commandos may intimidate possible attackers, but what does it do to the distance between an Aam Aadmi and his leader? For once, the leaders must open themselves to the threat, and it is only then that they will know what it is like to live like a common man. This is exactly what Arvind Kejriwal is doing - but who is the threat? Terrorists? Yes! Political terrorists, who will use arm twisting means to shut his mouth. You have heard Salman Khurshid say it...

In someways I am happy that Kejriwal has taken this stand of not taking security, but as a supporter I am also concerned. The politicians want leaders who challenge the corrupt system to be dead, they would have never interfered if Anna was to be dead. And they would only be happy of Kejriwal is dead. One of the solution is what I proposed - having ex-army personnels do the job and take adequate security measures while Kejriwal is at home and while he is travelling.

Now that a possibility of threat is detected, it has to be understood that a threat will be well-planned. And this is the crux of what I anticipate - the attack will be done after enough traction is achieved by the means of propaganda. First the attackers will prepare the ground and label Kejriwal as anti-national, supporter of naxals or maoists or breaking the country etc etc. After a consistent campaign someone may try to attack under this pretext of saving the nation from Kejriwal, the killer may be termed as mentally unstable or may be termed as right-wing extremist and will live in jail with full/luxurious state support.

If an attack on Kejriwal is to happen, I will not trust in notion of India anymore, India for me will be a country of dead people where non-violent protesters are mercilessly beaten, and if their voices get too loud, they are killed. For me, any attack on Kejriwal will be the most cowardice act, and will be the final death nail on Cong-BJP. Lastly, it is up to the people to decide - whether they want to support a man who speaks for them, and also express dissent, or shut up like usual.