While SNP victory was a Scottish tsunami, Conservatives victory was an English tidal wave. British voters endorsed David Cameron with enthusiasm unmatched since Mrs Thatcher’s triumph in 1983. Most refreshing aspect was that Hindus united, voted for candidates deemed to be friendly, with Bob Blackman increasing his majority in marginal seat with Hindu’s backing. It is high-time the PM fulfilled his manifesto promises.
Ed Miliband indeed fought like a lion, routinely outperforming the PM. But ostracizing both the Jewish and Indian community lost him seats, although it was not fatal blow. It was his lurch to the left, deluded in self- beliefs that was the final nail in Labour’s coffin.
One sad aspect to emerge from this topsy-turvy election is the rise of Scottish ultra-nationalism where some eminent politicians lost their seats to delirious novices, even students who may struggle to walk corridors of Westminster.
Modi was the first to congratulate the PM who promptly invited Modi to visit Britain, an invitation that was gratefully accepted and may materialize by August.
Bhupendra M. Gandhi
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