Hate, Indifference or Unconditional love ...what do I care?

NRIs to get voting rights soon

First they (the Government and most people) hated the Non Resident Indians (NRIs). They were these scumbags who enjoyed the best that Dear Old Bharat Mata (DOBM) had to offer and then turned their backs on DOBM.

Then came the indifference phase. The NRIs were eager to cash in on the high interest rates at home. And, DOBM was eager to take their cash to tide over the messy forex reserves problem.

All that changed a few years back. Now, we have Parvasi Divas, Dual Citizenships, full coverage of spelling bee contests, star writers (until they turn out to be plagiarists) and first round elimination from Amazing Race. DOBM loves the NRIs. But, allowing NRIs to vote is the last straw. Most of these blokes did not vote or were not eligible to vote when they were in India. Now, they will try to vote based on their views moulded by different surroundings, perceptions created by media and with no touch with reality on the ground. And, what more they won't have to enjoy the consequences of their votees on a daily basis.

Someone once said immigrants are strangers in the country they go to and the country they leave behind. I tend to agree with that assessment. I also think most immigrants (desis or otherwise) tend to take extreme positions. Would I want a stranger to decide what is good for me? No! So, DOBM why would you?