The rise and rise of Kaptaan!

[Norwegian]

The rise of Imran Khan from the world of cricket to the driving seat of Pakistan’s generally dynastic, feudal politics is the biggest change we have witnessed in decades. The November 30 rally in Islamabad, the biggest ever by the kaptaan, and the largest ever by any political leader, present or past, speaks a lot about the growing public support for him in every corner of the country. The rallies he has held in other cities of Punjab and Sindh have been very successful, more in Punjab in terms of numbers. In many ways, he has changed the political culture of Pakistan by raising awareness about the major problems Pakistan faces from widespread corruption by the elite to governance crisis and poor investment in education and health.

The conventional parties and their leaders have taken refuge in ‘saving democracy’, showing their majority in parliament and by closing their ranks against kaptaan’s agitation politics. Unable to defend themselves effectively by counterargument or evidence, failing to contradict what the PTI says about their character of politics and misuse of power and national resources, they have hoped that agitation will cause his politics to taper off. As appears from the recent public rallies, neither is the kaptaan tired and nor are his generally young supporters. Rather, the excitement and commitment to changing the functioning of the political order are on the ascent.

Something the old parties are missing in their understanding, or deliberately turning a blind eye to, is the distrust of the middle class, both urban and rural and its unprecedented politicisation. This is, perhaps, the major factor that accounts for the growing popularity of the kaptaan. The leaders of the dynastic parties have nothing to offer to this disillusioned class. With more urbanisation, the political power and influence of this class has grown a great deal. At the moment, this class is solidly with the PTI.

The second important factor that explains the rise of leaders in every competitive, democratic polity is their credibility. The question that is always on the minds of the people is: can they trust them? People in the democratic politics of the two major parties, the PML-N and the PPP have mattered very little, if at all. They have substituted genuine support of the people with building elite networks, the exclusive clubs of political families. In doing so, never were they alive to the changing political reality of Pakistan: increasing distrust in the ruling dynasties and new voices of change that the media and social discourses have popularised. For long, they have lost touch with the political reality of a quietly changing Pakistan. On the other hand, people listen to and believe Imran Khan. He has etched a place deep in their political imagination for the better future of the country.

Finally, there is the political message of the kaptaan that has made great political waves in the country. Consistently, for years, he has focused on merit, transparency in government affairs, accountability and responsible governance. Sick and tired of systematic corruption, bad governance, and undocumented accumulation of wealth by powerful sections of society, the general public appears to be embracing his politics and leadership as the best hope for real change.

Furthermore, there are two significant things, in my view, about the rise of kaptaan: his de-legitimisation of old politics and trust in the people’s ability to change what he calls the corrupt and dysfunctional political system. He shows beaming confidence in his own ability to change Pakistan and rebuild the fractured ties between the state and society. The idiom has gone viral — the only cure is change itself.

Published in The Express Tribune, December 3rd, 2014.
The rise and rise of Kaptaan – The Express Tribune

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[TheFlyingPretzel]

Hahahahah. The kaptaan's 'political message', if any at all, entails the following:

1. Say no to Chinese investment.

2. Remove the army from the tribal belts and arm the terrorists.

3. Replace the constitution with Kaptaan-law.

4. Make kaptaan the PM.

The title should correctly read, "The Rise and Fall of Kaptaan".

His glory days are past him and unless he can get his act together, Khan's effectively buried himself with his idiotic (not agitational) politics. He's practically a juvenile who hasn't the slightest clue of what he's doing or what needs to be done.

 

[Norwegian]

His glory days are past him and unless he can get his act together, Khan's effectively buried himself with his idiotic (not agitational) politics. He's practically a juvenile who hasn't the slightest clue of what he's doing or what needs to be done.

Blind, are we?

 

[nomi007]

 

[TheFlyingPretzel]

Blind, are we?

Really? Is that all you have? A handful of youngsters gathered on a small patch of cement in Islamabad? Given his popularity last year, that crowd would have been 40 times that picture. It's dwindled to a handful of boys who have yet to graduate, and a smaller segment of women who idolize his charm and good looks.

I could throw a stone in the street today, and it would hit 10 people who have issues with him. Living in Norway has left your knowledge in want, my friend.

I live right next door to PTI's headquarters in ISB, I know what I'm talking about. None of the foregoing also changes the fact that Kaptaan is groping around in the dark. He is absolutely clueless and very desperate now.

 

[Norwegian]

A handful of youngsters gathered on a small patch of cement in Islamabad?

Few lakhs of people gathering in Islamabad from across the country is an epic failure of course. Since Noora and Zardari are not even able to gather a few thousand people on their call with their authoritarian attitude.

It's dwindled to a handful of boys who have yet to graduate, and a smaller segment of women who idolize his charm and good looks.

Yes, they will graduate, grow up and vote for PMLN and PPP. What a stupid statement!

I could throw a stone in the street today, and it would hit 10 people who have issues with him.

What kind of issues? Is IK involved in corruption, money laundering, accused of murder of innocents?

I live right next door to PTI's headquarters in ISB, I know what I'm talking about.

So people in PTI headquarters are not getting their muk maka, so they are angry on IK?

 

[FaujHistorian]

The rise of Imran Khan from the world of cricket to the driving seat of Pakistan’s generally dynastic, feudal politics is the biggest change we have witnessed in decades. The November 30 rally in Islamabad, the biggest ever by the kaptaan, and the largest ever by any political leader, present or past, speaks a lot about the growing public support for him in every corner of the country. The rallies he has held in other cities of Punjab and Sindh have been very successful, more in Punjab in terms of numbers. In many ways, he has changed the political culture of Pakistan by raising awareness about the major problems Pakistan faces from widespread corruption by the elite to governance crisis and poor investment in education and health.

The conventional parties and their leaders have taken refuge in ‘saving democracy’, showing their majority in parliament and by closing their ranks against kaptaan’s agitation politics. Unable to defend themselves effectively by counterargument or evidence, failing to contradict what the PTI says about their character of politics and misuse of power and national resources, they have hoped that agitation will cause his politics to taper off. As appears from the recent public rallies, neither is the kaptaan tired and nor are his generally young supporters. Rather, the excitement and commitment to changing the functioning of the political order are on the ascent.

Something the old parties are missing in their understanding, or deliberately turning a blind eye to, is the distrust of the middle class, both urban and rural and its unprecedented politicisation. This is, perhaps, the major factor that accounts for the growing popularity of the kaptaan. The leaders of the dynastic parties have nothing to offer to this disillusioned class. With more urbanisation, the political power and influence of this class has grown a great deal. At the moment, this class is solidly with the PTI.

The second important factor that explains the rise of leaders in every competitive, democratic polity is their credibility. The question that is always on the minds of the people is: can they trust them? People in the democratic politics of the two major parties, the PML-N and the PPP have mattered very little, if at all. They have substituted genuine support of the people with building elite networks, the exclusive clubs of political families. In doing so, never were they alive to the changing political reality of Pakistan: increasing distrust in the ruling dynasties and new voices of change that the media and social discourses have popularised. For long, they have lost touch with the political reality of a quietly changing Pakistan. On the other hand, people listen to and believe Imran Khan. He has etched a place deep in their political imagination for the better future of the country.

Finally, there is the political message of the kaptaan that has made great political waves in the country. Consistently, for years, he has focused on merit, transparency in government affairs, accountability and responsible governance. Sick and tired of systematic corruption, bad governance, and undocumented accumulation of wealth by powerful sections of society, the general public appears to be embracing his politics and leadership as the best hope for real change.

Furthermore, there are two significant things, in my view, about the rise of kaptaan: his de-legitimisation of old politics and trust in the people’s ability to change what he calls the corrupt and dysfunctional political system. He shows beaming confidence in his own ability to change Pakistan and rebuild the fractured ties between the state and society. The idiom has gone viral — the only cure is change itself.

Published in The Express Tribune, December 3rd, 2014.
The rise and rise of Kaptaan – The Express Tribune

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10000s of people used to go for Mullah Jalsas. to see Tamasha.

only 10s voted for them.

Same is true for IK.


Big Tamashaa

Low votes.

 

[Donatello]

More like cheap desi concert organizer.

What is Junoon or Strings or Jal or EP in front of Kaptaans concert skills?

 

[Norwegian]

10000s of people used to go for Mullah Jalsas. to see Tamasha.

only 10s voted for them.

Same is true for IK.


Big Tamashaa

Low votes.

Ever heard the word rigging? Besides nation-wide elections are not even called.

More like cheap desi concert organizer.

What is Junoon or Strings or Jal or EP in front of Kaptaans concert skills?

Could Junoon, Strings, Jal etc do daily concerts like this?

 

[Green Arrow]

We might also see the downfall of kaptaan as well and the person responsible for that will be kaptaan himself.

 

[FaujHistorian]

Ever heard the word rigging? Besides nation-wide elections are not even called.

Old mantra that excites Pakistan Tehreke Internet.

E


Could Junoon, Strings, Jal etc do daily concerts like this?

They may be called Junoon

but they are not majnoon aka paagal like IK

We might also see the downfall of kaptaan as well and the person responsible for that will be kaptaan himself.

Actually Sh Rasheed is responsible for Kaptaan's paagall pun.

 

[Norwegian]

Actually Sh Rasheed is responsible for Kaptaan's paagall pun.

Its true. SKR is calling the shots behind Pakistan's most popular party atm.

 

[TheFlyingPretzel]

Few lakhs of people gathering in Islamabad from across the country is an epic failure of course. Since Noora and Zardari are not even able to gather a few thousand people on their call with their authoritarian attitude.


Yes, they will graduate, grow up and vote for PMLN and PPP. What a stupid statement!


What kind of issues? Is IK involved in corruption, money laundering, accused of murder of innocents?


So people in PTI headquarters are not getting their muk maka, so they are angry on IK?

Missed the part about dwindling popularity didn't you, and how it's a falling kaptaan rather a rising one - essentially the gist of my argument and the bone of contention of the original post?

PTIan Pakistani ho ya Norwegian, samajh ki silahiyat se farigh hota hai. Maan gaya houn aaj.

 

[Norwegian]

Missed the part about dwindling popularity didn't you, and how it's a falling kaptaan rather a rising one - essentially the gist of my argument and the bone of contention of the original post?

Dwindling popularity? Care to elaborate? People are demanding change, they are done with Noora-Kushti!

PTIan Pakistani ho ya Norwegian, samajh ki silahiyat se farigh hota hai. Maan gaya houn aaj.

Kia government ko samajh nahin arahi keh 4 halqe khol dete to aaj yeh sab nah ho raha hota?

 

[BetterPakistan]

The rise of Imran Khan from the world of cricket to the driving seat of Pakistan’s generally dynastic, feudal politics is the biggest change we have witnessed in decades. The November 30 rally in Islamabad, the biggest ever by the kaptaan, and the largest ever by any political leader, present or past, speaks a lot about the growing public support for him in every corner of the country. The rallies he has held in other cities of Punjab and Sindh have been very successful, more in Punjab in terms of numbers. In many ways, he has changed the political culture of Pakistan by raising awareness about the major problems Pakistan faces from widespread corruption by the elite to governance crisis and poor investment in education and health.

The conventional parties and their leaders have taken refuge in ‘saving democracy’, showing their majority in parliament and by closing their ranks against kaptaan’s agitation politics. Unable to defend themselves effectively by counterargument or evidence, failing to contradict what the PTI says about their character of politics and misuse of power and national resources, they have hoped that agitation will cause his politics to taper off. As appears from the recent public rallies, neither is the kaptaan tired and nor are his generally young supporters. Rather, the excitement and commitment to changing the functioning of the political order are on the ascent.

Something the old parties are missing in their understanding, or deliberately turning a blind eye to, is the distrust of the middle class, both urban and rural and its unprecedented politicisation. This is, perhaps, the major factor that accounts for the growing popularity of the kaptaan. The leaders of the dynastic parties have nothing to offer to this disillusioned class. With more urbanisation, the political power and influence of this class has grown a great deal. At the moment, this class is solidly with the PTI.

The second important factor that explains the rise of leaders in every competitive, democratic polity is their credibility. The question that is always on the minds of the people is: can they trust them? People in the democratic politics of the two major parties, the PML-N and the PPP have mattered very little, if at all. They have substituted genuine support of the people with building elite networks, the exclusive clubs of political families. In doing so, never were they alive to the changing political reality of Pakistan: increasing distrust in the ruling dynasties and new voices of change that the media and social discourses have popularised. For long, they have lost touch with the political reality of a quietly changing Pakistan. On the other hand, people listen to and believe Imran Khan. He has etched a place deep in their political imagination for the better future of the country.

Finally, there is the political message of the kaptaan that has made great political waves in the country. Consistently, for years, he has focused on merit, transparency in government affairs, accountability and responsible governance. Sick and tired of systematic corruption, bad governance, and undocumented accumulation of wealth by powerful sections of society, the general public appears to be embracing his politics and leadership as the best hope for real change.

Furthermore, there are two significant things, in my view, about the rise of kaptaan: his de-legitimisation of old politics and trust in the people’s ability to change what he calls the corrupt and dysfunctional political system. He shows beaming confidence in his own ability to change Pakistan and rebuild the fractured ties between the state and society. The idiom has gone viral — the only cure is change itself.

Published in The Express Tribune, December 3rd, 2014.
The rise and rise of Kaptaan – The Express Tribune

@A.Rafay @Ahmad1996 @airmarshal @Akheilos @Armstrong @arushbhai @AstanoshKhan @AZADPAKISTAN2009 @balixd @batmannow @Bilal. @Bratva @chauvunist @Crypto @Dr. Stranglove @Evil Flare @EyanKhan @Fahad Khan 2 @GIANTsasquatch @graphican @Green Arrow @Guleen Ahmed @HRK @Jazzbot @Junaid B @Jzaib @Khalidr @khawaja07 @KURUMAYA @Leader @Luftwaffe @Marshmallow @mr42O @Muhammad Omar @nomi007 @Pak123 @Pakistani shaheens @Pakistanisage @pak-marine @Peaceful Civilian @pkuser2k12 @Pukhtoon @PWFI @raazh @Rafael @Rashid Mahmood @RescueRanger @Saifkhan12 @Sedqal @SHAMK9 @Spy Master @Stealth @Strike X @SUPARCO @sur @syedali73 @Tameem @TankMan @Tayyab1796 @Zarvan @waleed3601 @AdeelFaheem @Rajput_Pakistani @Men in Green @orakzai4u @IceCold @S.U.R.B. @LoveIcon @razahassan1997 @Cheetah786 @Dil Pakistan @Donatello

@Norwegian Brother you don't need to defend IK in front of anyone because everybody knows that for Today he is the most famous leader in Pakistan no one is even near to him and if a patwari deny it he is a real flying stupid.