Mar 27, 2009
India Election 2009 pre-poll prediction : Introduction
- India Election 2009 pre-poll prediction : Introduction
- Kerala pre-poll prediction : UDF front runner, BJP might get lucky
- Chhattisgarh pre-poll prediction : BJP bastion, congress might get consolation prize
You can feel it in air, sense it in atmosphere and hear it on streets, ELECTIONS ARE COMING. The great Indian people are once more excited about the prospects of freedom they enjoy (or at least they think, they enjoy 
) to choose their representative for the highest body of country. As a political blog Promise of Reason will bring to you pre-poll predictions in next whole month.
By Promise of Reason (covered Kerala, Chhattisgarh till now)
By readers of Promise of Reason (covered Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra, Assam, Rajasthan, UP till now)
It is in our blood to speculate and argue with or without the facts on matters of importance, irrespective of our region, religion, caste, class or whatever that may divide us. The most bonding nature of India is its argumentativeness and love for speculations. So, here I am once again to predict the possible outcome of general election 2009. I wrote a prediction for election last summers, when Manmohan Singh government was facing no-confidence motion after left pulled their support. At that time it was a mere fun process for me, but the response of readers of this blog has prompted me to do this pre-poll prediction very seriously. So, be it, now when elections are just around the corner, I shall post prediction for one state at a time with as detail as possible analysis.
Disclaimers:
- I want to mention for legal reasons that this is my predictions, not pre-poll survey, so no violation of code of conduct for media.
- I am a neutral blogger. Though the readers of this blog are tilted towards NDA a bit, as the case with whole upper-middle class Indians, who follow online news.
- I invite all Indians and interested people to comment on these posts and share them with their friends, but thoughts expressed by any reader of blog are his/her own and Promise of Reason does not have responsibility for it what-so-ever.
The schedule of election is with us, as in map. Parties are trying to form alliances in this coalition era. We all know that no party can get majority on its own. The importance of regional parties is at its all time high status. (This is deepening of democracy, by the way, and I am damn happy that Indian democracy is finding its root) So, a rigorous phase of coalition formation is going on.
NDA, UPA, and a loose third front are competitors, with each of them trying to woo as many parties in its fold as possible. Though final picture is emerging slowly, we cannot be sure of anything till results come out. There might be last minute tie-ups, break-downs, unofficial partnerships, dissidents, under currents and acts of treason in next month or two. So, wait and watch, to have fun – speculate, share your opinion, bring your friends over here and discuss!
I will take up all states one by one each day. (some bigger states might be dealt in 2-3 parts). So, better subscribe to Promise of Reason by email or feed to stay updated and for the time being enjoy some related posts below. cheers!
December 23rd, 2009 at 3:08 AM
While this topic can be very challenging for most people, my belief is that there has to be a middle or common ground that we all can find. I do value that you’ve added pertinent and intelligent commentary here though. Very much thanks to you!
May 27th, 2009 at 11:43 PM
@LK
No one is making money from the *software* of the EVMs. It is part of the chip itself, so one cannot simply transplant the code elsewhere. Secondly, it is a fallacy to believe that the authors lose control after they release it under an open source licence. The authors still hold the copyrights. If there are any truly new ideas there, they should file for patents. That way, they can hold the IP rights while still releasing the code under open source. Any software, especially one as important as that running EVMs should be examined by everyone capable, not just some independent experts. Finally, it is government (and university) policy world over to release what their scientists do under open source licence. The funding for the scientists comes from the pocket of the taxpayer and any benefits should go back to the taxpayer.
As for Purohit, what is given in the article you suggested is merely what the ATS asserts. We have no access to what Purohit’s defence says. Until we have heard both sides, it is wrong to condemn Purohit. I will fully support any punishment prescribed by the court if he is found guilty, but until then, I choose to reserve judgement. Many men have been accused wrongly in the past, and one sided assertions should be taken with a grain of salt.
Regards,
Maidros
May 27th, 2009 at 2:24 PM
subbu speaks
May 27, 2.10 P.m
Let it be very clear my dear friends. India is a Hindu country. These damn politicians cannot take us for a ride in the name of secularism. As secularism is non-existant it is myth. No country in this world can call itself as secular, everywhere the majority rule. India is only pathetic country where majority is treated like dogs by its politicians. They are not even allowed to voice their anger against the injustice meted out by barbaric jihadis. Anybody daring to do so is put inside the jail like a terrorist. Ask Varun Gandhi.
Why do these politicians treat us like this? It is not without rhyme and reason. The minority appeasement of political parties is done because muslims vote en block. A word from the mosque would make the entire muslim community vote for a particular party.
We hindus are divided lot. We cast our vote on the basis of castes, languages, ethinic affinities and what not. The first and foremost thought in our mind should be that we are Hindus and Hinduism is in great danger. Therefore, we should vote collectively for any party espousing the cause of Hinduism. In democracy only vote maatters. We cannot cry foul when we ourself are ruining our cause. First of all, the religious sentiment in us should become stronger. There should be one religious apex body for hindus and we should follow their command. Just see how Muslims (jamaat), christians (church), Sikhs (akhal takt) go by the words of their religious heads. Only then we can forge a unity among us and be counted in this vote bank politics.
Once that happens all the political parties worth its name would lick the feet of Hindus.
JAI SHRI RAM -Long Live Hindu Unity.
May 27th, 2009 at 3:22 AM
lk looks like u dont know math too,minorities are 20 % and show up for voting IN A overall 50 % turnout.SO they influence the voting by being almost 3o-40 % of the cast vote assuming all dont vote in a multicandiadte contest by focusing on only voting against bjp.SO BJP CANT WIN AND CONGRESS has to do nothing for vdevelopment because muslims think of heaven and do all hawala nonsense here due to arab money.THIis is the sytem created by evil congress for 60 yrs so they do vote bank politics,no work thanks to islamic idiots who dont know demcracy or development,only 7th century namaz and heaven.THEY dont evn get to vote in islamic countries but abuse it heer by giving fatwas and vote on 7th century religion which itself is against democracy.NO WONDER u guys are so hated
for being traitors unlike parsis etc even after killing milions for partition and yet u stayed here.shameless evil
May 27th, 2009 at 3:15 AM
lk you are the lowest life,beyond any reasoning or hope.Every civilized person and country respects institutions and holds a peson innocent till proven guilty in a court of law,not by some evil idiot who does not even know that afzal was an indian,which even kids know.ANd further says purohit is worse than afzal and kasab only because he is hindu.PUROHIT’A alleged actions were in defence against jihaid traitor s like u. Ur actually a partsian muslim jihadi and congress supprter,right or wrong. THInk you R an authority to be an expert on verything including evms,innocence and guilt of people as if you are an sc judge.to you congress record of jharaknad,bihar,goa governor abuse,emergency,ntramarao 1984,60 yr swissbank corruption,cec and prez specially selected by congress for 2009 with a motive,dawood congress link does not matter and we r to bleive an traitor idiot that evms are okay and afzal is apakistani and better than purohit just like a traitor is better than patriot. and thief congress is an angel despite
its past record and purohit is guilty in jihadi agent lk’s book.I AMa shamed of india because of traitors like u who shuld be sent to pakistan.EVEN DAWOOD is better because heFLED
May 26th, 2009 at 11:19 AM
Whatever Purohit has Done is Correct.
We Need More Purohits.
It’s Time The Army Takes control of India and Kills all Anti National pro porkisthani lowlives.
May 26th, 2009 at 6:12 AM
There is enough evidence against Purohit and this has been collected in the ATS chargesheet along with witnesses. I don’t see how he cannot be convicted if the judiciary is impartial. More info for example on
bangaloremirror.com/index.aspx?Page=article§name=News%20-%20Nation§id=11&contentid=20090121200901211950522811cc3eae2
EVMs have been tested by independant scientists and academics. Ofcourse there is more room for improvement as there always will be. But I don’t think they shoudl go compeltely open source as this is Intellectual property of Indian scientists and should no be given away for free.
More details
theoverlord.wordpress.com/2009/05/19/the-indian-electronic-voting-machines/
May 25th, 2009 at 9:50 AM
@LK,
Kasab was caught red handed, actually committing the crime. There are eyewitnesses in the case of Kasab. In contrast, in the case of Purohit, we only have the accusations of the ATS. No witnesses have yet been produced in court. If and when they are produced and the evidence proves Purohit guilty, only then should action against him be contemplated.
May 25th, 2009 at 9:46 AM
@LK,
It is quite possible that the Indian EVM is much better than the American. But that is not the point. The source code that drives the EVM should be put out in the open. Then security professionals can examine it for any flaws, test that the code that is put out by the Election Commission is the one that is inside the EVMs and suggest corrections that may be necessary (as a computer engineer, I can tell you almost every code can be broken in general – you can only make it more and more difficult to break). Also, there should be a set of standard tests that can be run at the beginning of the voting (let us say all polling officers and party agents arrive half an hour before the polling starts) and at the end of the voting and ensure that the EVM is functioning properly. Again, all this would make it more difficult to break and tamper, but it would not eliminate the possibility of breaking or tampering with the EVM.
Regards,
Maidros
May 25th, 2009 at 6:22 AM
Also @ maidros
I agree it might not be impossible to tamper Indian EVMs. But they are mich better than any American EVMs. We must be proud of them as they are a testament to Indian scientists and how smart they are.
Example, the Americans spent millions of dollars to develop a pen that would write in space, the Russians used a pencil.
Similarly, the Indians have developed EVMs that are cheaper, more secure, and more robust than American EVMs. We can be proud of these EVMs even if you are a BJP supporter, nothing wrong with that.
May 25th, 2009 at 6:14 AM
Im still surprised that the mods havent banned lowlifes like RAJ. Mods, if you want this blog to really be “promise of reason” then we expect you to moderate comments that are nothing but hate.
For the record, I voted for BJP. I don’t like Congress. And what I want is all BJP supoprters to think with you head.
I will only respond to maidros as the other two are not worthy of any response.
Kasab has also not been “convited” by any court. His tiral is ongoing, but that doesn’t stop me from knowing he is guilty. Same for ex-Lt Purohit. The only difference is Kasab’s trial is being done more quikly but Purohit is being delayed as its more “sensitive”.
Bottomline, we should understand that Muslim, Christians e.t.c make up only 15-20%. So there is no way that they are only responsible for bringing Congress to power. Hindus voted for them in larger numbers and that is what we must understand.
Thankfully BJP leaders have some brains and are not idiots like RAJ and “nick” otherwise we would be relegated to the loony right fringe with no change and power
May 24th, 2009 at 1:43 AM
to LK the idiot confident wiser than sc judge lk
this lk makes sure to balance anti-india terrorists
like afzal and kasab with army men like purohit who is convicted in the know-all lk court based on congress-english media malegaon propaganda just to balance islamic terror with speculative saffron terror
yeah saffrron terror is coined overnight in media without evidence just speculation but terror has no religion
as long as it is islamic with proof eg 9-11,26-11
no wonder india has lost 60,000 dead in islamic terror more than iraq war,thanks to traitors like congressmen eg the great KNOW ALL LK
so where are you? waiting for arebuttal from mr know all
congie supporter who has a problem if voters
protect their fundamental right to vote and want to know
if the elcetion was fair and the evms are tamper proof
unedr congress handpicked nominees for 2009 including
chawla.qureshi and patil.
May 23rd, 2009 at 10:12 AM
Nick, No use debating with them.
they are Jubiliant as Anti National Forces have won.
Do You know where celebrations are on?
In Vatican.
why should vatican celebrate congress victory in India Elections?
May 23rd, 2009 at 1:14 AM
lk we have a right to know that our votes are not tampered with and investigation of evm procedure?So what is your problem?
lk,is purohit convicted already?In which court?
this is how stupid indians are.They have no respect for the institution of law and courts and innocent till proven guilty.
So u convict purohit without evidence wbut you have no problem proclaiming congress innocence despite its past record of lack of development.Congress corrupted governors in jharkand,bihar,goa,ntr-1984,emergency,swiss banks deliberately chose cec and qureshi and prez patil for 2009 and hire media for propaganda.
Yet purohit is guilty and worse than afzal and kasab.Afzal is indian and not paki and congress evms are tamper proof
and collusion between upa cms and cec is ruled out.
cutting votes is a different issue even raj thakeray and chiranjeev and vijaykanth did it .point is congress knew they were not winning till last moment so they had to win and their efforts landed them at 258 which is better than all exit polls except congress owned ndtv and ibn which changed them at last moment.
atleast get your facts right before becoming wiser than a supreme court judge and knowing everything about evms.Afzal is not a pakistani.
India has no hope with stupid yet confident people like u.
Even vishawanath anand has humility.
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:09 PM
We need More Purohits until the last terrorist is Killed.
The Army and It’s Generals are Proud of A Sincere Patriot Purohit.
He is A Hero.
Atleast India’s Population will come down if the pedophile following pigs who worship a pimp and number about 190 million in India are killed and Killed Mercilessly.
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:06 PM
Typical arrogance exhibited by conciousless congressi’s.
we all know that under a christian lowlife, naveen chawla elections can Never be free and fair.
Dalits Dont wont for congress unless they got converted to christianity.
muslims this time voted for congress
Elections were Rigged and EVMs wereHacked.
That Italian slut should be Killed and her whole family has to be exterminated for India to have Any Future.
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:06 AM
@LK,
I don’t agree that assembly language is impossible to tamper. It can be done. However, if you put it that there is no evidence that the EVMs were tampered, I will agree with you.
By the way, Afzal and Kasab have been caught red-handed or been proved guilty in a court. You might want to restrain your enthusiasm for hanging Purohit until he is proved guilty in a trial.
Regards,
Maidros
May 22nd, 2009 at 5:38 AM
Typical defeatist attitude being shown here. That’s why our Hindus are incapable to think for themselves.
I dont understand why we are focussing our energies on discrediting the EVMs when no other party has done that. The EVMs run on assemble language (impossible to tamper) and has gone testing for more than 10 years. So the results are more accurate than they would have been on paper ballot which is easier to manipulate.
The fact is that Congress not just because muslims wanted it to win, but because Hindus, brahmins and dalits and others wanted it to win as well. Even the Bihar results show that almost 15 seats the NDA won because of vote split between Congress, RJD-SP, BSP and independants. If we don’t realise that that being hardline like BJP does not equal natinalism for it to come back, then forget about it.
By the way, I want Afzal and Kasab to be hanged alongside Purohit, all of them are in the same category. But Kasab and Afzal are pakistanis, I expect them to be crazy, what excuse did Purohit have to kill fellow Indians? He has tarnished our Army’s image which is the greatest in the world
May 22nd, 2009 at 2:40 AM
If you analyze the voting statistics of many constituencies in AP and Tamilnadu, it is clear that something impossible has occurred. This was most probably due to massive fraud by rigging/manipulating the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). We all know that any kind of fraud is possible in India. Ask any expert, who spent some years in the high-tech world, he would tell how easy it is to break the EVMs’s embedded code and manipulate the voting. This needs serious investigation
the comment below about subramiam swamy alleging evm tampering shudl be pursued in court with the evidence he has made available
EVM hacked in 50 centers
Subramaniam Swamy’s press release for 4/4/2009
04.04.2009
PRESS RELEASE
The Congress Party President Ms.Sonia Gandhi seeing the imminent collapse of the UPA has set-up a seven member ‘crisis management’ team of foreigners based in a five star hotel in Delhi. This is a serious threat India’s national security.
While the names of all seven members are available with me, I am gathering the detailed antecedents of these dirty seven. The first member identified for me is an obscure UK-based journalist called Mr.David Green who has written for London tabloids on “snack foods”. He was easy to identify because he is often seen-by SPG at the residence of Ms.Sonia Gandhi reading secret files being made available to her by some Ministers and bureaucrats. Indian intelligence is being blocked by the Home Minister P.Chidambaram from investigating whether Ms.Green is an operative for British Intelligence, the MI-6.
One of the tasks assigned to this nefarious team is how to doctor the electronic voting machines in about 50 constituencies by using dual passwords technique and by hacking via wireless cyber techniques.
Regarding the elections in Tamilnadu, it was the election held by DMK and their family… Not by the election comission. What pathetic was, the result of P.Chidambaram,honourable Home minister. Almost he lose the seat by 15000 votes around 12.30 PM on the counting day and at the end of the day the EC announced that P.C won by 3200 votes… This is because the announcement came from the PM office that he will be the home minister whether he retains his seat or lost his seat.. Misuses the power of Home minister he won.. An another example was the result of vaiko in Virudhunagar constituency, the registered vote was around 7 lakhs 40 thousand and while counting the no of votes were 7 lakhs 63 thousand… Still a Miracle where the extra 23 thousand votes came from.. and Vaiko lost by 14000 votes… And the worst case is he was lost by Manic Tagore a Delhi Person. He dont know Tamil and he campaigned in a more of rural constituency(People only Knows Tamil).. Tamilnadu is now becoming like the Bihar… Same on tamilnadu.. I felt very bad for being a tamilan in this state…
can someone please explain why the upa ruled states had no anti-incumbency,unlike the nda and left ruled states.
Can the central ec under congress picked nominees collude with upa state cms in rigging seats especially the close seats.Delhi,haryana and maharashtra congress actually gained
and there was a surge in tamil nadu in the last hour
even thou allianec math was higher than dmk and vijaykanth could cut into bothe dmk and admk.
I have not seen any article that explains exactly how the evm’s software work,who guards them before counting and whether they are tamper proof.All inid has a right to know
but english media are owned by congress
79 RAJ Says:
May 20th, 2009 at 9:32 PM
I dont think there is any Need of having elections any more.
Like Banana Republic, it is becoming Banana Democracy.
Election Commission has gone back to the days of ignonimity(The Pre TN Seshan Days)
The Puppets of Those Running The Government are Installed in All Constitutional Positions.
Do we need Elections ?
Better to use that money for Developmental Activities.
Just see it guys, All The Elections from now on would be Won by congress and it’s allies.
In Bihar to Nitish would snap ties with BJP by mid 2010 and join hands with congress.
Democracy in India is A Sham.
78 Durai Says:
May 20th, 2009 at 7:45 PM
EVM hacked in 50 centers
Subramaniam Swamy’s press release for 4/4/2009
04.04.2009
PRESS RELEASE
The Congress Party President Ms.Sonia Gandhi seeing the imminent collapse of the UPA has set-up a seven member ‘crisis management’ team of foreigners based in a five star hotel in Delhi. This is a serious threat India’s national security.
While the names of all seven members are available with me, I am gathering the detailed antecedents of these dirty seven. The first member identified for me is an obscure UK-based journalist called Mr.David Green who has written for London tabloids on “snack foods”. He was easy to identify because he is often seen-by SPG at the residence of Ms.Sonia Gandhi reading secret files being made available to her by some Ministers and bureaucrats. Indian intelligence is being blocked by the Home Minister P.Chidambaram from investigating whether Ms.Green is an operative for British Intelligence, the MI-6.
One of the tasks assigned to this nefarious team is how to doctor the electronic voting machines in about 50 constituencies by using dual passwords technique and by hacking via wireless cyber techniques.
77 chakresh Says:
May 20th, 2009 at 11:18 AM
@ everyone
I have removed comments, which were not in good spirit. happy blogging friends!
76 chakresh Says:
May 20th, 2009 at 11:16 AM
Dear friends,
Results are good for some and bad for others. So, there is no point accusing and abusing each other over this. We all are educated Indians, so let us keep discussion civilized.
Now the time has come when we accept the wishes of public and think how to work for better India from here on.
Let us forget and forgive our friends, who have in heat of moment said something wrong. Constructive discussion from now on please.
75Global Voices in Swahili » Uchaguzi wa India 09: India Imepiga Kura, Imeamua kuimarisha Utulivu Says:
May 20th, 2009 at 10:31 AM
[...] mbalimbali, pia kuna masikitiko kati ya wanaokiunga mkono chama cha BJP. Mwanablogu Chakresh Mishra anaandika katika blogu yake: […]moyo wangu mkubwa wa huruma upo na BJP, chama ambacho nilikipigia kura. Chama cha Kizalendo. [...]
74 nick Says:
May 20th, 2009 at 4:06 AM
It is a spectacular victory for the Congress party’s blatant votebank politics.Congress out stripped other secular parties like CPM,SP,BSP,RJD by stoking the Muslim appetite for favouritism.Just a few.The Sachar committee for increase in Muslim percentage in Armed forces.No hanging of Afzal Guru.First pick for Muslims in national resources.The PM could not sleep when a Muslim was arrested in Australia.A Muslim vice- president.A mammoth 24000 crore munifence to Muslim dominated J&K,while HinduMuslims have now shifted from all other secular parties to Congress.They are pragmatic,while Hindus continue to be stupid. Orissa when asked for funds was told by Manmohan that money does not grow on trees.Nithish Kumar not getting even 1000 crores against 14,000 requested for Kosi relief.
S.S.NAGARAJ
BANGALORE INDIA
73 Hari Says:
May 19th, 2009 at 10:29 PM
The blog has lost all sense of serious debate and is increasingly becoming a slanging match. Mr. Chakresh time to wind up and stop all the rubbish dished out.
72 RAJ Says:
May 19th, 2009 at 8:31 PM
hey Anti Hindus, if you have any Problem with the views expressed By HINDUTVA, dont bother coming back.
If chakresh Doesnt delelte the posts of you Jehadi’s and Anti Hindus.
This is my Last Post.
By Posting with such A slanderous ID, yuou Anti Hindu muslims pigs , the followers of pedophile show what you are and how you are brought up.
We Will Kill All Muslims.
Jai Bhaarat Maata Ki
Jai Hindutva
71 RAJ Says:
May 19th, 2009 at 12:36 PM
By Killing muslims, the pimp worshippers and followers of muslims, The World’s Population will come down by 1.5 Billion.
And MOST Importantly, The World Will Live Peacefully.
Like Zionists Hindus should Form An Army for Cleansing The World of Anti Human lowlives, i.e., Muslims.
70 RAJ Says:
May 19th, 2009 at 12:32 PM
Fellow Bloggers are Witness that I Didnt Abuse anyone unless unrepentant and arrogant Jehadis and their well wishing lowlives like zarina and you.
Arent you ashamed to be a Jehadi?
you dont have a life anyway, so atleast eat The Shit of Hindutva Soldiers
We Will Get Bhaarat Maata free of all you jehadis and it is possible ONLY Through Killing of muslims.
69 Well-Wisher Says:
May 19th, 2009 at 11:44 AM
Friends, I recommend you all to ban RAJ. Because this blog is not for sharing communal perceptions, but rather for sharing thoughts, ideas and perspectives.Everybody has the right to discuss which political party they support and hope to see it at the helm of power.But, Raj has started abusing people and is discussing ethnic cleansing and genocides. This is what he has to say to one of the bloggers “The Nation is Already Doomed Zarina because of muslims and chrsitians.Zarina, go to your porkisthan and and be one of the sex slave to your terrorist lowlife”.
I mean this guy is abusing everybody. If they wish the UPA Govt. what’s wrongin that. You may like NDA and someone else might prefer UPA. But, then he gets pissed off and starts abusing and threatens people.Decide for yourself about this RAJ guys.
68 RAJ Says:
May 19th, 2009 at 10:16 AM
Respected Hari and AK, when wel wisher was wishing for the good of Anti Nationals and Terrorists and when he shamelessly was supporting Jehad and was stating that jehad should be hom grown and a govt. congenial to the jehadis alone should win and not stopping there was Abusing Hindutva, what can I do?
Doesnt Quran Mention that All Non Muslims should be Killed.
Doestn Quran state that for every Jehadi 72 virgins would be supplied in Heaven?
Doesnt Quran state that every Jehadi is A Soldier for Allah, The Pimp.
Is it Heaven or A Brothel House?
Isnt moo-ham-mad a pedophile, Rapist?
Doesnt Hadith state that”if a Man Rapes a woman, irrespective of their previous relationship, they become wife and husband”
a few years backs, in UP, when a man raped his daughter in law, the maulvi’s judged that since she didnt cry out for help, she has to be punished, get married to her father in law and will become the mother of her original husband
this is what islam is.
67 Ram Says:
May 19th, 2009 at 9:12 AM
@Payal,
Regarding the elections in Tamilnadu, it was the election held by DMK and their family… Not by the election comission. What pathetic was, the result of P.Chidambaram,honourable Home minister. Almost he lose the seat by 15000 votes around 12.30 PM on the counting day and at the end of the day the EC announced that P.C won by 3200 votes… This is because the announcement came from the PM office that he will be the home minister whether he retains his seat or lost his seat.. Misuses the power of Home minister he won.. An another example was the result of vaiko in Virudhunagar constituency, the registered vote was around 7 lakhs 40 thousand and while counting the no of votes were 7 lakhs 63 thousand… Still a Miracle where the extra 23 thousand votes came from.. and Vaiko lost by 14000 votes… And the worst case is he was lost by Manic Tagore a Delhi Person. He dont know Tamil and he campaigned in a more of rural constituency(People only Knows Tamil).. Tamilnadu is now becoming like the Bihar… Same on tamilnadu.. I felt very bad for being a tamilan in this state…
66 Kal Says:
May 19th, 2009 at 8:29 AM
BJP should seriously consider expanding its presence in A.P. This state has all the elements that suit to rebuild BJP. TDP is in shatters. PRP is a no show. Activate the cadre throughout the state. Votes polled is around 3.75% this time. Concentrate on telangana areas. TRS has lost credibility among the electorate. Highlight the problems faced by common people especially roads, water and electricity. Let the electorate know about the river linking and Infrastructure solutions . Work with people. Expand media presence both in print and tv. Rope in celebrities to instantly raise the vote share. Most NRI’s are sympathetic to the BJP. Top BJP brass should organise world tours and collect sufficient funds. Publicize the visit well ahead. This is the time to look at new avenues. BJP’s expansion will be a work in progress for next 20 years. Aim for atleast 15 seats next time from A.P.
65 Hari Says:
May 19th, 2009 at 8:08 AM
Well said AKS. Raj has gone completely beserk. It will do more harm than good to the BJP cause by such comments. There is alaways time to improve and that can be done only by introspection. Evidently there was something wrong for the result to be this bad for the BJP.
Like you said the positives for the nation are that the utter regional biased demands of thses smaller parties will be largely reduced. The extreme anti BJPism practised by many parties also opposded to Congress has actually helped the Congress and they may have to reorient their outlook to the BJP.
The BJP has over 100 seats and will have to perform the role of the principal opposition unlike last time when the left although supporting the Govt. appeared to be the main opposition party.
64 payal Says:
May 19th, 2009 at 4:47 AM
can someone please explain why the upa ruled states had no anti-incumbency,unlike the nda and left ruled states.
Can the central ec under congress picked nominees collude with upa state cms in rigging seats especially the close seats.Delhi,haryana and maharashtra congress actually gained
and there was a surge in tamil nadu in the last hour
even thou allianec math was higher than dmk and vijaykanth could cut into bothe dmk and admk.
I have not seen any article that explains exactly how the evm’s software work,who guards them before counting and whether they are tamper proof.All inid has a right to know
but english media are owned by congress
May 21st, 2009 at 11:31 AM
LK, The Army Officials are Terrorists for you.
why doesnt the govt. headed by sickularists hang down kasab and afzal in one shot?