Syrixian Elections

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It's Election Season!
New party makes the scene; sweeping election votes
SNN News | Posted: July 15, 2016


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A supporter of Prime Ministerial candidate Shrichand Modi holding up Modi masks.​
PATALIPUTRA, SYRIXIA- It's all anyone can think about. A new party has risen with a jack-of-all-trades platform: pan-Easternism, economic and social liberalism, Syrixian patriotism, and political pragmatism. The new Freedom and Justice Party, or FJP, has been taking Syrixian provincial polls by storm. With elections set to happen soon and with the party Conventions over, each party in Parliament has presented a nominee.

The Democratic Party, the current ruling government, is a moderate leftist party that currently seeks closer relations with the Novrith Pact and Pax Latina; and is slowly becoming more pro-Western. Critics have spoken out against the Party, saying that Syrixia has lost its "spirit" and is sucking up to Western and Latinate powers, which used to be Syrixia's equal in the colonial age. The closer the elections come, the more critics are speaking out against the Party. Anti-Latinism is growing.

The Syrixian Centrists' Union and the Workers' Party have each selected their nominees; but it is not likely that either party will win. Ever since the fall of communism and the First Great War, far-left politics has become somewhat of a dirty taboo in Syrixia. The Centrists' policy of neutrality and openness to all is also highly unpopular, especially with the growth of the aforementioned anti-Latinism amongst the citizenry. However, if there is one party that has shocked everyone, it's the FJP.

The FJP, led by former Pataliputra mayor Shrichand Modi, has taken the country by storm. Political pundits are all in agreement that when the votes are counted the FJP's likelihood of winning is over 75%. The FJP wants to direct Syrixia's efforts away from the West and towards its native East, as well as the powerful Trillium Alliance. The FJP also wants to increase pragmatism when interpreting law and dealing with policy, as well as steer the country to a more economically liberal path then the current capitalist economy Syrixia has.

The elections are to begin on July 24 while the final debate before the big day will be in three days. All candidates will be present, and all foreign newspapers are welcome.

Party[c]Candidate
[c]Syrixian Democratic Party[c] Rohit Kumar (Incumbent)
[c]Syrixian Centrists' Union[c] Avinash Khatani
[c]Nationalist Front for a Greater Syrixia[c] A. J. P. Singh
[c]Workers' Party[c] Indira Rao
[c]Freedom and Justice Party (FJP)[c] Shrichand Modi
(Before I begin the debate part of this RP, any foreign newspapers commenting on the election would be welcome.)
 
(OOC: Question... What the hell is this East / West divide? To my nation's, Syrixia is a southern country that has an occasional identity crisis...)
 
(OOC: To WILDLY oversimplify, you've basically got a bunch of Latinate countries in the West and a bunch of capitalist, more liberal countries in the East. The Westerners call the Easterners the "Established Peoples".)
 
(OOC: Uh huh... Andalucia and Callaici would have to disagree with that assessment and categorization. Hell, even Kalti would to an extent. Anyways, to stop this from being taken entirely off track by OOC comments, I'll write up some kind of news article tonight or tomorrow and get it posted.)
 
Princess Zara is intrigued by these events and is curious as to exactly what role she will be required to serve in such proceedings.
 
The stage was set in Pataliputra. The four candidates stood left-to-right in order of current poll turnouts. Modi stood in the leftmost area, followed by Kumar, Rao, and Singh. Avinash Khatani, the Centrist candidate, had practically no votes; already narrowing down the election. Prime Minister Kumar's term had gone decently well; with the economy getting better and most of his campaign promises being fulfilled. However, popular concern with the affinity towards the West and the Latinate nations whose agendae the Democrats were beginning to lean towards.

They justified this by saying it would help to bridge the historical gap between the two peoples. The Socialists said that while it was a good idea, it was being done wrong. The Nationalists called it high treason against the Crown. The FJP simply called it impractical and both externally and internally weakening. As well, there were the issues of Nebulan relations, Kannexan relations, the situation concerning the Trillium Alliance, and much more. All foreign and domestic newspapers and news outlets were invited; and many were present. It was time for the debate to begin.

Stepping up to the podium, the announcer began, "Good afternoon, Syrixians at home, in the audience, and abroad. We sure have come a long way; after five grueling party conventions, poll predictions, primaries, and more." After continuing on with his speech, each candidate made their opening statements. It was obvious this was going to be a race mostly between the incumbent Kumar and the challenger Modi. The initial wave of popular uproar had waned and Modi now only had an 8% lead against Kumar. This race was going to be close, but Modi still had his advantage.

Conservatives these days were always a minority in Syrixia; so the real race was between the moderate liberals and the pragmatists. The moderate liberals won when Bedi became the first Prime Minister; the pragmatists when Bhargava became the second; (although in time his form of pragmatism became disliked the world over) and the moderate liberals won again with Kumar. This time it seemed the pragmatists were going to win, however Modi knew all these patterns. He was going to make sure he didn't look like a new Bhargava, for his supporters and he himself knew he was anything but.

The announcer stepped up to the podium again. "The candidates will now be open for questions."
 
Merilian Diari
National News of the League
01/08/2016​

CAERLEON, KALTI - Once again the nation of Syrixia has managed to drag in the ridiculous notion of an East versus West divide. While we acknowledge the culture that exists among the Latinate countries is different than our own, we see no reason to keep up the pretense of dividing the world into an Eastern and Western half. Acknowledgement of cultural differences of countries not your own is the key to maintaining peace and security among the many nations of Erde. The leaders of Kalti, Callaici and Andalucia hope that the elections currently ongoing in Syrixia lead to better relations with both Latinate and non-Latinate countries regardless of the cultural divides that may exist. Furthermore, the new Freedom and Justice Party of Syrixia is rising in the latest polls and looks set to potentially win the election. In addition, many proponents of the newly created Stellae Partners for Peace are calling for the inclusion of Syrixia in the S.P.P. to help further peace throughout the world and to aid de-escalation of violence through humanitarian and peacekeeping missions.



(OOC: Sorry, not sorry for ripping apart the East-West notion. In character, my nation’s see it as a pointless and outdated notion and will criticize it when necessary.)
(OOC: I'll post questions tomorrow.)
 
(OOC: Oh no, that's good. Syrixian democracy is very new. I have portrayed and will continue to portray the Syrixian people as idiot voters who vote like and with the tides while the emperor just facepalms to himself; but whose decisions are slowly, very very slowly, getting better. Modi is going to turn Syrixia around.)
 
Halwyn, a journalist for the Iris na Beinne (Journal of the Mountain), the national newspaper of Andalucia, spoke up and posed a question to all of the candidates on the stage.
"As you are all aware, I come from Andalucia, a supposed Western country by your very outdated definition of the East-West divide. We in Andalucia refute that notion and view ourselves as part of the wider world while still acknowledging the Latinate countries as having a culture different to us, as do most foreign countries. Why do you continue to hold on to a notion from a time of exploration and colonization that has no place in modern day politics?"
 
Kumar: The notion of East and West is very real. There will always be exceptions, such as your native Andalucia, but there are pervading themes one sees, whether it be the Latinate countries or the many liberal, lassez-faire capitalist ones. It is our job to recognize those themes rather than deny them, so we can better understand each other and bridge together cultures and peoples.

Singh: The East-West divide is blatant and obvious! Modern politics means no difference here. Culture and tradition defines nations. The Latinate west and the capitalist, established East are the world's prime examples. It has been so for hundreds of years! Naïve political correctness will not change that.

Rao: This so-called "East-West divide" is exactly as you put it: outdated. It does not matter what "culture" we are born "into"; our actions define who we are. It is time that we realize what we're doing wrong and catch up with the world. We shouldn't try to "be Western" OR "be Eastern". We're all human. Is that not enough?

Modi: Not only is this notion of east and west outdated but it is utterly unnecessary. While people complain about who did this and who these people are, Cronaalis are dying and Pelhafor is embroiled in war. Each nation has their own culture; that is what defines them. Nations working together is what makes the international community a community. Hemispherical positioning does not matter in that respect. This notion of east and west is pure drivel; pointless, rhetorical, and distracting. It is better not to think of things that way; but rather in the manner of each individual nation on this planet and what it is; as well as who it is and what it means.
 
Halwyn nodded and made notes of the responses. Thinking to himself, "Goddess, some of these politicians believe every country outside the Latinate sphere to be liberal, laissez faire and capitalist... how wrong they are in not understanding the economic differences of foreign countries. Hell, they would even be baffled by the economic model employed by the League."

Naomi, a journalist for the Merilian Diari (Rose Daily), the national newspaper of The Rose League, asked a question aimed at Modi.
"Modi, The Rose League recently joined the Trillium Accord as a Stellae Partner for Peace. You mention that "nations working together is what makes the international community a community". If the League was to throw their support behind Syrixia joining the Partnership, what role do you see your nation playing in the organization and what initiatives would your nation participate in?"

(OOC: This question takes into account that the League has the S.P.P.'s charter available for viewing by foreign government officials and that Modi has seen / read this document.)
 
Getting to his feet stood a Wolvesh journalist dressed in the uniform of the press corps "Gunther Yehed, Channelate News. Will the Syrixian Government continue to maintain it's current peacekeeping forces or will it seek to increase its commitments?"
 
@Wolfsea:
Rao: The Relief Forces are important but there are more pressing matters in my eyes. My administration will focus on more important issues, such as foreign relations and the reformation of our economy, our policy and our outlook.

Kumar: The Relief Forces are very important to Syrixia in many ways. It is Syrixia's olive branch to the world. It works for peace where there is little. It heals wounds and saves families. I have been working and shall continue to work to increase Syrixia's commitments to its Relief Forces.

Modi: The Relief Forces do heal wounds. They do save families. But at the same time they are well-established, and are already helping people and saving thousands. If something is not broken there is no need to fix it. Syrixia, as Mrs. Rao said, has more pressing matters to attend to. While I admire the Relief Forces and shall use it where necessary, we must focus on the tasks at hand. Would you debate about how to make pesticide during a strike of a locust swarm?

Singh: The military can do what the Relief Forces can do. Anyone can heal the sick. Anyone can save families. The RF is a useless organization; and if anything the military has more capability to save and to help than those glorified nurses.
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@Kalti:
Modi: The Stellae Partners for Peace is a great organization and I believe that Syrixia, as both a regional and world power, will play a great role in it. Syrixia's scientific research has led to several breakthroughs, such as the Robotic Home Buddy, Srinagar's "Srinagar Supercollider", one of the world's largest particle accelerators, realistic and revolutionary advances in 3D printing, and more. This will definitely help the Scientific Initiative. Syrixia, with its open borders and one of the most unique and fascinating cultures in the world, certainly can assist the Culture and Travel Initiatives. Syrixia prides itself on its education, and both the unemployment rate and the poverty line are extremely low. This ties into its economy, which abides by the principles of the free market. Many powerful world companies, such as the all-famous fast food chain Khan's and the multifaceted pioneer in development, technology, and services that is Alef Inc. are based in the Empire. As such we can definitely fulfill both the Educational and Economic Initiatives. However the SPP is more than just Article 7. Article 3 of the SPP Charter states that the SPP will cooperate with the Trillium Alliance to pursue five primary objectives: The development of military relations via joint planning, training, and field exercises; the successful preparation and execution of peacekeeping, search-and-rescue, and humanitarian operations, the exchange of information relating to the security and peace of Alliance and Partnership nations, the cultivation of friendly relations between the peoples of the Alliance and the Partnership, and the completion of other missions or activities within the scope of the Charter, as subsequently agreed upon by the member states. Syrixia's military and relief forces are top-notch and I have no doubt that this aspect of the SPP can be fulfilled as well under my administration. Syrixia being added to the hallowed halls of the Partnership will definitely be amazing for both parties.
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(OOC: MORE QUESTIONS!!!)
 
A Nebulan journalist stood. "How do each of you feel about the nonaggression pact with Nebula? Would any of you seek to end it or replace it with a more formal alliance?"
 
Rao: I love the Pact. Getting to know Nebula will allow and has been allowing the people of Syrixia to shake off their old emnity towards Nebula that was gained in the First Great War. In those times we used to see popular marches against Nebula in the streets! We have come very far since then and I am beyond happy about that. We must continue down that path; and work towards the creation of a full-on formal alliance.

Kumar: I agree with Mrs. Rao, but I do not think a formal alliance is necessary. It's too soon to make that move.

Modi: The First Great War in itself was an idiotic, dramatic and naïve conflict for both parties, Faibuaizu and Helmebaine. The Pact shows Syrixia and Nebula's willingness to use their minds and their willingness to show mutual respect each for other for who and what they are. That is why I respect and agree with Mr. Kumar, however not Mrs. Rao. It's simply too soon for a formal alliance.

Singh: The Pact is not inherently bad but it is highly odd. You don't just fight someone and then, not even a generation later, sign pacts with them. Syrixia should have watched Nebula for a while first and then signed the Pact when it felt Nebula was ready. It's not right for us to act so early. You never know: something could happen down the road. I would withdraw from the Pact, for Syrixia's sake.
 
Aside from this robust discussion of foreign policy, I'd like to hear about the candidates' tax plans? Do you plan to lower the burden on employers? The middle class? How do you intend to promote growth?
 
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