The politics of Kejriwalism
The HinduPhilosopher of Science Paul Feyerabend’s book, Against Method: Outline of an Anarchistic Theory of Knowledge, questioned the previously established clarity on methods of science and the idea that new theory must be consistent with already well-established theories and must correspond with well-established facts. We see a similar discernment with Aam Aadmi Party chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s victory amongst those who believe in the politics of ideology. An eclectic universalism ‘Kejriwalism’ could well describe the AAP and Mr. Kejriwal’s politics. Kejriwalism mixes odd symbols and ideas to generate a kind of eclectic universalism where castes and religions can contribute towards building a new progressive and inclusive urban citizenship. Kejriwalism may be new-age politics that is suited mostly for metropolitan cities where struggle for basic amenities could partly overwhelm caste and religious solidarities, but rural India may not have fertile ground for such eclecticism.
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