Boring - Understanding of Cyber political scenario in India II - Political classification of Cybers

In the last chapter we discussed the various layers of political cybers and the food chain. In this chapter we will discuss the political classification in cyber India. While all the political sects follow the same food chain, they are divided in their ideology and political orientation, often aligned with the political entities that exist in the real world. Needless to say that the creators and second order are the strongest proponents of the respective political ideologies, followed by the transporters and passives respectively. Let us look at the various classifications and their traits

Nationalists- Also known as ‘Bhakts’, ‘Chelas’ and other derogatory names by their political detractors. This is currently the largest and most dominant cyber group among political cybers. Aided by knowledge (as the world knows it) and economic stability, this group has found it easier to migrate –partially or wholly to the cyber world. This group undoubtedly enjoys numerical (if not any other) superiority in the cyber world. 

Some of the characteristics/principles of this group are

1. Undivided loyalty to Modi, Government, BJP, RSS (and affiliated groups), Hindutva and to an extent India( as they perceive)  in the order of precedence. These elements of loyalty are known as the core.
2. Everything that is supposedly said or done against the core is definitely anti-national and is either a domestic or international conspiracy
3. The country as they understand, ceased to exist somewhere around 11th century AD and was re-born again in May 2014. Consequently, even a new born smiling is due to the present government’s achievements.
4. Every single problem of the country India is because of Muslim and British invasion and rule of India. If not for these invasions, Bharat would have been one huge country. Rather there would have been fewer countries in the world since their version of Bharat would have encompassed at least 25-30 of these countries!
5. Counter every argument possible. If it cannot be countered by data in the land, go to Somalia, Yemen, wherever possible and provide examples all to showcase how the current situation (of whosoever concerned) is better in current rule.
6. A group of paradox wherein professionals and intellectuals who display unparalleled rationality in their professions, exhibit utter lack of it when it comes to political wisdom.
7. A strong belief that all other groups in the cyber world are dishonest, strategically inferior, anti-national or all of these.

As mentioned above, this is one of the largest and powerful groups in cyber world and a significant amount of cyber traffic (and money) is attributed to this group.

Liberals – Also known as ‘Sick’ulars and many other names (latest being Adarsh Liberals)

Though, this group is not a numerical match to the nationalists, they have very strong backing from the institutions in physical world which are a legacy of past 67 or more years. 

Some characteristics are

1. They believe that they are the only intelligent beings on the planet.  
2. Everything that starts with Or(ange) or Sa (ffron)  or Hi (ndu) is communal. This group is color blind. It can recognize only these 2 colors.So red, green, blue or any other color is viewed as black or white. 
3. Even fart of a Hindu child is communal in nature and he or she needs to be banned.
4. Year 2002 is an integral part of any discussion, no matter what the topic is. India faced communal tensions and riots only once in its entire history. That is in year 2002.
5. This group has the special jurisdiction to decide on cases. Consequently, Modi has been declared as a criminal.To hell with the official courts and their rulings.
6. Everything is politically fair and justified under the banner of ‘defeating communal forces’.
7. This group has a significant presence and backing of the real world media (MSM as they call it). 

The ‘Mr Clean’ – Also known lovingly as the ‘Aapstards’. 

This is a relatively new cult but shot into prominence since its growth in physical world coincided with the expansion of cyber India. This group may have quite a few similarities with the Liberals. But maintains a separate cyber political identity. It has seen a lot of ups and downs in the real world. But Aapstards as they have called, have mastered the art of cyber political battles and are a strong entity in cyber world. Much to the disdain of the nationalists. 

Some of the characteristics are

1. Everything in AAP is clean. The rest of the political world is dirty.So horse trading becomes ‘meaningful negotiations’ when it comes to AAP.
2. There is only one non corrupt part in India – AAP and Mr AK is its chief. Everything else is un-true.
3. Every single problem in this world (but outside AAP) has to be solved through agitation. That is the only path for truth.
4. Corruption is the only problem being faced by the country and AAP is the only party (rather a Lokpal) that can get rid of corruption.
5. Oppose every government at the centre (any party), state, local bodies. Oppose anything and everything. ( This strategy had to be revisited in Delhi )
6. Welcome anybody and everybody to the fold. The only criteria is that the person should exhibit anarchist tendencies. 
7. Go to people for judgments when it is politically convenient. Ignore them when it causes inconvenience to AAP(rather its political leadership).

These three are the main players when it comes to cyber India. There are many other fringe groups that operate in liaison or independent of these. To name a few

Aborigines – They claim themselves as the original inhabitants of the land.  ‘Original’ to whom and since when is not answered so far. This cyber group has been known to politically side with all the above as per convenience. However, contrary to the other big groups, there is a vast difference between the actions of political groups in real world and cyber aborigines. 

Traits of Cyber aborigines-

1. Everything is foreign
2. Oppose everything
3. Follow 1 and 2.

The Media – Main Stream Media (MSM) as they are fondly called. 

This is a parasite group which derives its fodder from the dirt arising from other groups. In recent times this group has been known to manufacture dirt to stay alive. This group mostly lives in a different world more aligned with the physical world and not a significant entity in the cyber world. However it does wield some degree of influence.

Traits –

1. Basic premise–People are inherently stupid and it’s our sacred duty to keep them so.
2. Create news (everything bad is breaking).
3. The more stupid the news, the better.
4. Distort news and rule.
5. If given a choice between good and bad news, go for the worst.
6. ‘Be hated’. Hate thrives interest (and business)

The ‘Invisibles’-

This group, rightfully called the invisibles, is made of some of the richest businessmen and individuals in the real world. It doesn't have a significant cyber presence i.e politically but is known to influence all the other political entities in real and cyber worlds. It is still being debated whether the Invisibles control the other entities in entirety or partially.

Traits –

1. Don’t be known or seen.
2. Anything that doesn't suit us, change.
3. Money is a positive and only tool for change.

We have covered most of the political groups that play a role in the day to day business of political India in cyber world. Apart from these, there used to be a group called the ‘Rationalists’ or ‘Logicals’ that , spanning across their political orientations was known to think and act in the overall interests of society and the nation. This group is now declared as an endangered spices. Some say that it has become extinct. However, we believe that there may be traces of DNA remaining which would enable resurrection of the group in future. 

 

The hunt is still on……