Ground Reality

Bugles for forthcoming State Assembly polls in Punjab state in 2017 were trumpeted at Maghi fair in the village Muktsar  in the Agrarian state of Northern India this week.  Much to surprise of many,politically fledging outfit of  Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal made ripples by drawing maximum crowd in its Pandal.The Ruling Shiromani  Akali Dal (SAD) and its arch Rival Congress observed the developing situation ,and their leaders cautioned  people to be cautious of “Topi-Walas”.  AAP workers ,who visualize Punjab throne in their striking range,generally sport  white Gandhian caps and contest on plank of anti-corruption stances. Many of them were wearing green and pink mufflers. After emerging victorious in the Delhi Assembly  polls in 2014 which was the year of Narendra Modi who had swept the general Elections, AAP’s  eyes are riveted towards Punbjab.They had won  67 seats out of 70 seats in the Qusai-State Assembly in the ...

For the Arvind Kejriwal Government,ever since its ascendency to power in the Quasi state of Dellhi in India,almost every day is an odd day .ostensibly oblivious of odds dogging him and his colleagues, The Chief Minister sticks to his gun and appears in war fatigues with his team of virtual commandoes, Ministers, party colleagues and his loyal workers. The Team Kejriwal buoyed by the success of the most controversial of Car rationing formula in the city of Babus is toying  with the idea of extending the odd and even formula beyond Jan 15 and the intentions were made it clear in the  Delhi High court, which has reserved its order on the issue till Monday. The government showed air health reports in the court and said that the air quality has improved ever since the formula was implemented in the city to combat air pollution on Trial basis for a fortnight. The Court had asked whether  the rationing could be limited to seven days only to assess the impact. A n...

Beating transportation blues,People of the one of the World’s polluted cities, Delhi,forced themselves to get acclimatized to car rationing formula imposed by the Arvind Kejriwal government to reduce pollution in the national capital which has more cars than vehicles in Kolkata,Mumbai and Chennai put together.   The scheme which is to last till January 15 has impacted the country capital in more ways than one. The public transport which was seen as cattle class travelling has occupied the center stage of  movements .secondly  hostile colleagues and neighbors sport friendly smiles and subtly explore prospects of car-pooling.    Encouraged by haves choice to ride bicycles to reach their high domed offices,many quote them and firmly stick to odd and even formula for private cars.   Doing justice to the air pollution control measuers,Many High court,lower courts  and Supreme court judges have lent support to the new rule. A few of them dro...

Palpation of people increases in the national capital which slips into odd and even vehicular mode after 72. Hours. At least ten lakh vehicles are slated to go off roads daily in a desperate bid to decrease vehicular pollution, but what will be scenario on streets is any body's guess.   Metro cars' frequency will be increased manifold and planners feel it would be a timely panacea. Government employees appear to take things easy on a plea that they can not sprint to workplace with out proper transport and higher ups have to think over whether the Bio-Metric attendance is relevant or not. Tussles are bound to be there at offices, streets and in public transport may it be buses or metro cars.    In private sector, employees have no choice but to report in time.   Delhi government is faced with acid test and Delhi police will have to ensure order and implement odd and even concept.     The ball is in Delhi police court for any l...

he Winter Session of India's Parliament ended last Friday.During the Session, both inside and outside the house,high octane political tussles broke, inflicting   deep wounds among various political parties.The growing bitterness left many guessing about future course of things –stored for the New year. For Prime Minister Narendra Modi tough agenda lies ahead after completion of Foreign trips to Russia and Afghanistan as the political cauldron has turned red hot ,and no one is sparing any one to settle scores amid ever increasing political intolerance.  A blizzard of accusations is hitting Finance minister Arun Jaitley for alleged irregularities in the Delhi and District Cricket Association during his President ship of the organization but he is unfazed and pursuing libel case against Delhi's  Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who is vociferous against the Central government. Kejriwal stepped up his opposition to Modi and sought his resignation for shielding J...

In the world's most populous democracy India ,political turf is getting corrugated with every passing election -may it be for the lower house of Parliament ,State assemblies, Local bodies and any other elected body. The situation has driven politicians to tip toe on the political space as even  minor slippage,on any index which determines electorate mood,quickly mar prospects at hustings.    The 2014 general election paved way for ascendency of Narendra Modi to the coveted slot, but elements whipping up frenzies on communal and religion lines and ever shooting prices of eatables have played havoc unleashing plethora of problems .the price paid by the ruling coalition is colossal. It's credibility is at stake and opponents got ammunition to beat the ruling dispensation at the poll booths.The centre should have been forthright and assertive to tackle .     The cost was heavy in form of its resounding defeat in Bihar. Mr Nitish on whom lot of hopes...

Ever Since Bihar poll verdict is out, speculations waft about its ramifications on the National Political scenario and future of the  Mahagathbandhan – the Grand alliance (GA).some drive satisfaction that problems  will crop up  soon or later  in the GA as RJD (Rashtriya Janata Dal) ,having more seats than Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s party Janata Dal (U) will not compromise with smaller piece of cake in the Government and its day to day running but some envision that The GA striking power will be amazing with every passing day. Right from the mega oath ceremony on Nov 20,things will start moving. The winners have scripted the guest lists in a politically calculated move . the function will show case leaders of national level  GA in the next  Lok Sabha polls,and its formats for the fast approaching state Assembly polls in ten states in next two years.Gravity of the GA, after hitting  bull’s eye in the crucial state of Bihar,can be gauged from th...