The Delhi elections are over. The exit polls predict that AAP is set to win. And liberals are disdainfully admitting that they voted Arvind Kejriwal’s AAP despite their disappointment in him and his party! Disappointment in what? That AAP fought the elections only on issues of development. That they did not win fighting fascism. They made statements against fascism but did not come out on the streets. They voted against CAA in the Parliament and fulfilled their parliamentary duty but did not come to Shaheen…Continue Reading “Why do liberals expect the world from AAP but will never credit them”
BJP’s loss in Delhi was massive. Not in terms of seat count or vote share. It was massive because BJP suddenly went from usurper to establishment, from one who overthrew the regime to becoming the regime. A year back Modi was seen as the new force that overthrew the century old structure. By the time Delhi elections were over, Kejriwal was being seen as the new force that stopped the Modi juggernaut. So, the biggest loss of BJP was in terms of losing mind space…Continue Reading “What BJP really lost in Delhi”
I know we generally don’t talk about politics here. We live in a beautiful world of good food, travel , malls and restaurants. But I didn’t start this blog to entertain you. So, while I have done enough of entertainment, the time, now, is to talk about something more important – the Delhi elections. I am going to vote for Aam Admi Party. I did not vote for them last time. But this time, I will. Here are a few reasons why: 1. The party…Continue Reading “5 reasons why I am voting for Aam Admi Party”
In Indian politics symbolism is ..almost everything. AAP got votes and accolades on that basis. No lal batti, no kothi…now people ask why Delhi is turning against AAP in twenty days? Because, the symbolism has changed. This time, it’s not the people blocking roads and closing metro stations. It’s the government. A govt whose leaders speaks a new arrogant language: “constitution badal dalenge” “republic day parade nahin hone denge” “main CM hun, kahin bhi baithunga” “danda maro, police theek ho jayegi” I am the law…Continue Reading “Anarchy – Fair or cruel term to explain Aam Admi Party’s latest methods?”