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Delhi polls: Will urban voter apathy be the undoing of AAP?
However, the worst enemy the AAP can find is people like us who vent ire and grief but do not walk to the polling booths
Modi has chosen a wrong time to highlight Article 370
The only doubt is whether these politicians have the time to look into this matter when they are in power.
Will AAP be a victim of voter inertia?
Other than a Kejriwal or a Yogendra, AAP does not seem to have any credible or winnable candidates.
Nitish competing with Modi is like Ganguly competing with Tendulkar
Nitish Kumar competing with Narendra Modi for the prime ministerial candidature, as explained in this Firstpost article, is like Saurav Ganguly competing with Sachin Tendulkar, and attempting to copy him.
MP elections: Here's how parties fare in keeping criminals out
A quick glance at the list of candidates who are contesting the Madhya Pradesh assembly election is sufficient evidence that no political party is really serious about reducing criminality in politics.
NT Rama Rao's TDP proves why Sheila should fear AAP in Delhi
All that AAP needs to do is to manage wins in a sufficient number of constituencies to stymie government formation by either of its two nervous rivals, the Congress and the BJP.
Why the rise of AAP in Delhi is good news for Modi
If such a party, on the basis of such a platform, can win a large chunk of urban votes, so can Modi. This is because one crucial aspect of the appeal of the BJP's prime ministerial candidate is aimed at the sort of person who is excited by the AAP.
No Mr Modi, Sardar Patel never shared your views on India
The grand tribute Modi thinks he pays to him, Patel himself would not have appreciated.
Voter's Dilemma: How to build a strong wave in favour of one party
The government has destroyed much and been exposed as one of the most corrupt dispensations since Independence. But the opposition has done no better.
Dear Rahul Gandhi, every speech doesn't have to be like an 80's film
You, Rahul, are like that mythical hot Delhi chick.
Dear Congress, if 'maut ka saudagar' is okay, so is Modi's 'shahzade'
In political speeches, especially during election time when even a personal friend in a rival party is a veritable foe, barbs are quite in order, so long as they are not off colour.
UP will vote along communal lines. Here's why
Even though the thought is unpleasant, the reality is that UP will vote along communal lines in the coming election, just as it did in the aftermath of the Babri Masjid's demolition.
In the Modi vs Rahul clamour, real issues are missed
The Congress party, which has had a bad couple of years, is moving the debate away from policies and performance. Its leaders at the moment appear more interested in speaking about the consequences of having Narendra Modi in Delhi, rather than revisiting their decade in power.
Why Narendra Modi, BJP are more dangerous than Congress
While it's true that the Congress has been opportunistic in its behaviour, it must be understood that the BJP has created its mischief.
An open (non-nonsensical) letter to Rahul Gandhi
Here are some other topics that the Congress Vice President should turn his attention to and might find nonsense.
FirstVote: Over 20,000 voters; governance and Modi dominate
Almost 12 crore Indians will become eligible to vote in the next upcoming Lok Sabha elections, and the importance of getting them all to vote cannot be underscored enough.
Compulsory voting will draw young voters and is welcome: Loksatta chief
Loksatta party chief Jayaprakash Narayan talks about why the current political system is flawed and what can be done to improve this.
As BJP's PM candidate, Modi has chosen to do the brave thing
The BJP's one-man one-post rule, which was bent when Modi was made campaign chairman, is now broken.
Vanzara's letter: A damning indictment of Narendra Modi
The "chain of action and reaction" that Narendra Modi has cited in the past has now caught up with him with the damning revelations in Vanzara's letter.
Online sentiment: Modi most mentioned, Rahul hit by 'dynasty'
According to a report by BlogWorks, Narendra Modi is way ahead of the pack when it comes to an online presence.
10,000 votes registered on Firstvote, BJP leads the pack
Almost 12 crore Indians will become eligible to vote in the next upcoming Lok Sabha elections, and the importance of getting them all to vote cannot be underscored enough.
FirstVote: More younger voters, more votes for BJP
This could perhaps be the first time in India’s election history that the digital middle class feels angry and betrayed by its government and is looking for a change through vote.
The poll math: Can BJP win enough seats to oust Congress?
How many seats does the Bharatiya Janata Party under Narendra Modi need to win to form the government?
FirstVote: Good governance the biggest issue for voters
Overall, we've noticed that currently the issue of governance and the current state of the economy were the most important considerations for voters.
Sonia Gandhi should uphold honour at the cost of Vadra
It is too late for Vadra to show himself to be above suspicion. But it isn’t late for the Gandhis to show that their moral positions are not mere posturing.
Independence day release: Why you must participate in FirstVote
The methodology is simple - we total your votes, but adjust for state weightage based on seat distribution. For instance, one Uttar Pradesh vote will not be the same as a vote from Tamil Nadu.
Saving Durga Nagpal: Why our parties stopped at posturing
While the IAS officer maintains a curious silence, the political grandstanding over her suspension has fizzled to a whimper because every party has a past
Here's a law our politicians wouldn't mind creating
Given their opposition to the RTI and criminal MPs being prevented from coming into Parliament, here's a suggested law that might be approved.
Indian netas and their continuing allergy towards being audited
Prudence, morality, probity are perhaps not the elements one should expect any more in Indian public life.
Why the BJP is the party of anger
Hindutva is defined by its negative aspects, by what others should not have or not do. It isn't really an ideology in that sense so much as an expression of resentment.