When small isn’t big

The Nano from the Tata’s proved that small is big, the small gadgets like the iPod made big business, but Indian elections prove that not every time small is big. Small states like my home state of Goa, North Eastern states like Nagaland, Mizoram, Sikkim etc don’t seem to make it big in elections, for all the chatter is based around big “swing” states like Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra etc; because in elections numbers matter.

Smaller states are known to be better in managing governance, faster implementation of Government policies and schemes, good law and order coverage and all that leads to better development; but the fact that they contribute in a diminutive manner to the national politics is apparent. It is the big states that contribute more seats to the Parliament gain interests in national politics, obvious to the reason that more seats translate into larger population. These states (big) have a larger representation in the Parliament and thus grab all the attention and the election issues are always wobbling around them.

I wonder what would happen if the politicos give in to the demands of creating more states by dividing the existing, that would be an interesting time to watch, but for now big stays big.