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All aflutter
An analysis of tweets by the BJP and the Congress shows a pattern of targeting a common enemy: Kejriwal. Whereas AAP has been publicising its achievements This time around, the elections have provoked more than the usual share of slugfests between political foes. And the one platform which has helped them continue it – without […]
The paper trail
The practice of defacing walls with posters and graffiti is on the decline in Delhi, but there have still been over a lakh violations in this election season Only white strips of paper with a few letters in blue remain on the wall. On some, the names and faces who promise to serve the people […]
Irrational exuberance
Though the vote is secret, adherents of different parties have typical attitudes when asked direct questions about whom they support The voters of BJP can be distinctly sniffed out. They exude confidence, sometimes bordering on smugness, and the party they support is the cookie they believe will never crumble. They beam with joy; chant “Modi, […]
How about a vote for our lungs?
Experts say our politicians lack the political will to tackle environmental issues — even though this should be top priority in Delhi While campaigning outdoors in the heat of the summer, did our politicians ever stop to think about fixing global warming? Every year sees ever higher pollution levels, more toxic air and rising temperatures. […]
Will the 4:3 formula wrest Delhi from the BJP?
The alliance has failed but Congress is likely to win in the three constituencies it wanted via the 4:3 formula. AAP has a fair chance in the four seats it asked for — if votes are cast on those lines. That is Sashikala VP’s prediction There was dismay in the Capital after the alliance talks […]
Young and relentless
Two of the three candidates in South Delhi’s triangular contest are unlikely politicians — young men in their thirties, one a boxer and the other a chartered accountant. Patriot accompanies them on the campaign trail “You call yourself a youth leader, but so is your opponent, what sets you apart?” Contender 1: “I am what […]
The stage is set for Delhi’s game of thrones
The line-up for Delhi’s seven Lok Sabha constitutuencies from the three major political parties was finalised this week. Sashikala VP gives a round-up of candidates from each of the constituencies whose fate will be decided when the Capital goes to vote on May 12. The triangular contests will undergo a change if the Congress and […]
Cutoffs vs quotas
In the heat of the campaign, AAP is raising the issue of quotas in Delhi colleges to local students who currently can’t get admission due to high cutoffs. But this is a travesty of facts “Every year, college cutoff at 99% has become normal”, the video from Aam Aadmi Party says. It gives an example […]