Tag Archives: elections

Danda Democracy

Posted on October 18, 2015 by sword

I always regret not having studied Political Science, having been schooled in a day and age when it was sacrilege to even think of anything except PCM (Physics Chemistry Math) if you were a boy and PCB (Physics Chemistry Biology) … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | Tagged bjp, congress, disruption, elections, Government, kulkarni, opposition, shiv sena | Leave a comment

A Modi voter replies

Posted on December 21, 2014 by sword

Dear Aakar Patel, I am a Modi voter, and I will try and answer some of the questions you put to me yesterday (A few questions for the Modi voter). First a little bit about myself, just to clear your … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | Tagged acche din, elections, Government, modi, swach bharat, voters | Leave a comment

Elections : A Case Study

Posted on March 27, 2014 by sword

Disclaimer – The situation and characters in this case study are entirely fictional and resemblance, if any, to any individuals or organizations is purely coincidental. The company in which you are a shareholder has been having a poor run in … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | Tagged elections, Kejriwal, Management, modi, politics, Rahul Gandhi | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Politics | Tagged Aam Aadmi Party, change, corruption, elections, netas, politicians | 1 Comment

Congress Commission for Women?

Posted on November 20, 2013 by sword

As per news reports, the National Commission for Women is sending a notice to Gujarat government on the alleged ‘snooping’ case. The commission is well within its rights to do so, as the custodian watchdog of women’s rights in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | Tagged congress, elections, gujarat, national commission of women, politics, stalking | Leave a comment

Do you REALLY ‘Like’ me?

Posted on July 11, 2013 by sword

Politicians in India have discovered social media with a vengeance. After the runaway success of the initial forays of a few, and abject failure of others to control free expression, the political herd is now aspiring to graze on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | Tagged elections, facebook, gehlot, likes, modi, propoganda, social media, votes | 2 Comments

Playing Neta Neta

Posted on July 13, 2012 by sword

Dear Rahul Gee, I am sure you must be quite miffed with Salman uncle. What business does he have to try and force your hand (no, not the party symbol)? What does he mean by trying to imply that you … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | Tagged Accountability, congress party, dynasty, elections, Leadership, Rahul Gandhi, salman khurshid, sycophancy | Leave a comment

Actions speak louder than words

Posted on November 23, 2011 by sword

Dear Rahul Gee, You say, “I am ready to give it in writing that I’ll change the face of the state if you vote the Congress to power. I want to see it as the most developed state,” Wonderful sentiment. … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | Tagged Development, elections, Promises, Rahul Gandhi, UP, Uttar Pradesh | Leave a comment