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Aam Aadmi Party and the demise of hope

Posted on November 29, 2016 by sword

The Aam Aadmi Party which began as a people’s movement to bring about change in politics has degenerated into yet another political party with all the ills and ails. This is because it’s been hijacked by the personal ambitions of an unscrupulous leader. To save the movement, the party needs to ditch the leader and restore its values. Continue reading →

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Who stands to lose?

Posted on January 12, 2014 by sword

In the past few years television debates between politicians of various dispensations reinforced one thing loudly and clearly. Amidst all the hand wringing, finger pointing and name calling, the message that came through was this. In the opinion of politicians, … Continue reading →

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Nailing the Files

Posted on August 20, 2013 by sword

Crucial files in the coalgate scam are missing. Here’s how they may be found. Continue reading →

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Aam Aadmi ko gussa kyon aata hai?

Posted on August 4, 2013 by sword

Amidst our obsession with the gladiatorial standoff between the prime-ministerial hopefuls of the two leading political parties in India, the events in Bulgaria last month went largely unnoticed in the country. They did not even catch the fancy of the … Continue reading →

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Mango Shakes Politics

Posted on November 27, 2012 by sword

The turnout at the rally to launch Aam Aadmi Party at Jantarmantar, held on the 63rd anniversary of the adoption of our constitution, was an indicator of popular sentiment prevailing in the country. That it happened on a day when … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Being Anna

Posted on July 29, 2012 by sword

Watching Anna’s agitation from the comfort of my living room I got the impression that it was a damp squib this time around. As per the news, the crowd was extremely thin, and the zing was missing. Breathless anchors on … Continue reading →

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Casus Belli Aching

Posted on March 28, 2012 by sword

The Army Chief Gen VK Singh has sprung yet another surprise on the country. What is his game plan? Continue reading →

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What I would do if I were Kiran Bedi or Om Puri

Posted on September 3, 2011 by sword

Here is a excellent piece – not written by me, something I received on mail. But I do echo the sentiments. Details of the author / originator are given at the bottom. Even though I have least interest in politics … Continue reading →

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Of scoundrels and parliamentary democracy

Posted on June 8, 2011 by sword

If patriotism is the last resort of scoundrels, parliamentary democracy seems to be that of some politicians. Continue reading →

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Deaf, Blind…. and Dumb?

Posted on November 1, 2010 by sword

Age does funny things to you. As does lack of scruples. Continue reading →

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