A brief case for Shri Shourie (Updated)

Update: Here is a follow up based on the feedback that I received for this post. Hope it clarifies any lingering doubt. Any help in spreading the word will be most appreciated. 


Thanks to Atanu ,Neel , Respected Ma'am . 

On suggestion of Respected Ma'am . I present my case for why I think Shri Shourie should be the Prime ministerial candidate briefly.

1. He is an intellectual in its true meaning. He posses the analytical ability, experience and perseverance necessary to examine issue concerning national interest in depth and come up with solution.

2. He has the actual policy vision for India. Not just in vague wishy washy sense, but in specifics. Shri Shourie is the rarity among politicians in that he has the long term vision for this nation and road-map to fulfill it.

3. His willingness to stand for his belief and his track record of consistently standing up to corrupt politicians, upholding transparency in public life, and being a zealous warrior for national interest, places up him far above a mere theorizing dilettante, as opposed to the present Shikhandi occupying the post presently.

4. Now I do realize what will be your objection. I do agree that Arun Shourie is not a mass leader unlike Shri Advani. However even though Shri Advani is more familiar to public, he is by no stretch Atal Bihari Vajpaye, meaning he doesn't posses significant pan Indian appeal. Therefore he is unlikely to affect Lok Sabha elections in a significant way, which as in 2004 will mostly aggregate of state and even local results*.

5. That said one can argue that there is one constituency that exists all India. That of urban middle class voter segment. This is certainly true. Further this segment happens to be BJP's core constituency. However due to the disappointing performance by BJP for last four years, and generational change, this segment is not particularly enthused with BJP. Continuation of  Shri Advani's leadership will do nothing to change this.
However nomination of Shri Shourie, who has a good reputation in middle class, has the ability to enthuse them, and ensure a better turn out.

Considering the above, I reiterate my belief that Shri Arun Shourie is the ideal Prime Ministerial candidate.

PS. If you agree with this, you can help by joining the group for Shri Shourie on Facebook.(Also on right side bar)

* Regardless of who is the Prime Ministerial candidate, strategy for winning this Lok Sabha election (or any Lok Sabha election) is micromanaging the elections. This means,

a. Smart Local alliances.
b. Grass root organization.
c. Sensible media campaign.