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Narendra Modi needs to take an urgent break from his frequent-flier programme to consider a few uncomfortable questions that are popping up everywhere.
Have his rallies turned into political clones of T-20 games where people get together, scream, shout, clap, cheer and then go home after having a good time? Have Modi shows been reduced to item numbers in the overall tamasha of electioneering?
And, finally, is Modi actually a factor in the ongoing Assembly elections? Trends forecast by recent opinion polls—including those by C Voter and ORG— indicate the gap between the BJP and the Congress is closing in on the BJP in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. In Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal’s party has its foot on the accelerator and the BJP is running out of fuel. Even in Rajasthan, the Congress is showing subtle signs of recovery. It’s all getting too close for Modi’s comfort.
That the Congress is making a late recovery is not just surprising. It is shocking.
Is the Modi wave a myth? Is the Modi wave a myth? Reuters Only a few weeks ago, the BJP was confident of a 4-0 verdict in the semi-finals to the battle for Delhi. The momentum should have only picked up after Modi’s entry into the fray and his rallies in the poll-bound states. But from the complete whitewash it predicted only a month ago, the BJP is now hoping that it doesn’t get any worse than 2-2 score.
The predicted shift in momentum could make Modi more uncomfortable than his televised discomfiture at not getting LK Advani’s aashirvaad in spite of touching his feet at a Bhopal rally. If the BJP goes from good to worse even after his campaigns in the poll-bound states, Modi is bound to be equated with the Shahzada he loves to lampoon.
Comparisons with Rahul Gandhi’s roadshows in Uttar Pradesh that drew big crowds and an even bigger failure would become the favourite line of argument for his rivals outside Congress. The Congress would, of course, not have the luxury of referring to the Rahul fable, but it can immediately pounce on Modi’s Karnataka record.
Modi sympathizers would obviously argue that his magic is working. The surveys indicate that more people will vote for the BJP in the Lok Sabha elections than in the Vidhan Sabha. In Delhi, for instance, the mood seems to be ‘Kejriwal for CM and Modi for PM’ with half of those supporting AAP willing to flip for Modi in Lok Sabha elections.
Modi’s supporters can debate that the Vidhan Sabha polls are being fought on completely local issues. But, if that is the case, why should Modi be wasting his time campaigning in these states? Wouldn’t his time be better spent on verbal duels with Nitish Kumar or railing against Mulayam Singh and Sons? After all, UP and Bihar have more Lok Sabha seats than the combined strength of the 4 states he is currently campaigning in.
The Modi army can claim that had he not been there, the BJP would have been in bigger trouble in some of these states. But that does not explain the slide in BJP’s fortunes after Modi began his campaign. If there was anti-incumbency against Raman Singh and Shivraj, people would not have taken note of it after going back home from Modi rallies.
Clearly, something has gone wrong in the past few weeks.
Are analysts getting it wrong when they say there is a Modi wave in north India? Perhaps the best way to read this election would be to view it as a fight between the aam aadmi and the UPA. Only this can explain the voter’s inclination for voting whoever is best placed to beat the Congress—Kejriwal in Delhi, Vasundhara Raje in Rajasthan and Modi himself in Lok Sabha.
It is possible that Modi is just one of the many symbols of public anger against the Congress. Will it then be wrong to argue that Modi is just the medium and not the message?
If that is the case then Modi can’t afford to relax. The trends from MP and Chhattisgarh are clear indicators that wherever the Congress is getting its act together, it is gaining.
If the Congress goes on to win Chhattisgarh and gives a tough fight in Madhya Pradesh, it would be a clear sign for the Grand Old Party that all is not lost. It would also be a signal that the people are voting against the Congress’s poor record and not because they are for the idea of Modi.
Read more at: http://www.firstpost.com/politics/b...aring-off-1217997.html?utm_source=ref_article
Have his rallies turned into political clones of T-20 games where people get together, scream, shout, clap, cheer and then go home after having a good time? Have Modi shows been reduced to item numbers in the overall tamasha of electioneering?
And, finally, is Modi actually a factor in the ongoing Assembly elections? Trends forecast by recent opinion polls—including those by C Voter and ORG— indicate the gap between the BJP and the Congress is closing in on the BJP in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. In Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal’s party has its foot on the accelerator and the BJP is running out of fuel. Even in Rajasthan, the Congress is showing subtle signs of recovery. It’s all getting too close for Modi’s comfort.
That the Congress is making a late recovery is not just surprising. It is shocking.
Is the Modi wave a myth? Is the Modi wave a myth? Reuters Only a few weeks ago, the BJP was confident of a 4-0 verdict in the semi-finals to the battle for Delhi. The momentum should have only picked up after Modi’s entry into the fray and his rallies in the poll-bound states. But from the complete whitewash it predicted only a month ago, the BJP is now hoping that it doesn’t get any worse than 2-2 score.
The predicted shift in momentum could make Modi more uncomfortable than his televised discomfiture at not getting LK Advani’s aashirvaad in spite of touching his feet at a Bhopal rally. If the BJP goes from good to worse even after his campaigns in the poll-bound states, Modi is bound to be equated with the Shahzada he loves to lampoon.
Comparisons with Rahul Gandhi’s roadshows in Uttar Pradesh that drew big crowds and an even bigger failure would become the favourite line of argument for his rivals outside Congress. The Congress would, of course, not have the luxury of referring to the Rahul fable, but it can immediately pounce on Modi’s Karnataka record.
Modi sympathizers would obviously argue that his magic is working. The surveys indicate that more people will vote for the BJP in the Lok Sabha elections than in the Vidhan Sabha. In Delhi, for instance, the mood seems to be ‘Kejriwal for CM and Modi for PM’ with half of those supporting AAP willing to flip for Modi in Lok Sabha elections.
Modi’s supporters can debate that the Vidhan Sabha polls are being fought on completely local issues. But, if that is the case, why should Modi be wasting his time campaigning in these states? Wouldn’t his time be better spent on verbal duels with Nitish Kumar or railing against Mulayam Singh and Sons? After all, UP and Bihar have more Lok Sabha seats than the combined strength of the 4 states he is currently campaigning in.
The Modi army can claim that had he not been there, the BJP would have been in bigger trouble in some of these states. But that does not explain the slide in BJP’s fortunes after Modi began his campaign. If there was anti-incumbency against Raman Singh and Shivraj, people would not have taken note of it after going back home from Modi rallies.
Clearly, something has gone wrong in the past few weeks.
Are analysts getting it wrong when they say there is a Modi wave in north India? Perhaps the best way to read this election would be to view it as a fight between the aam aadmi and the UPA. Only this can explain the voter’s inclination for voting whoever is best placed to beat the Congress—Kejriwal in Delhi, Vasundhara Raje in Rajasthan and Modi himself in Lok Sabha.
It is possible that Modi is just one of the many symbols of public anger against the Congress. Will it then be wrong to argue that Modi is just the medium and not the message?
If that is the case then Modi can’t afford to relax. The trends from MP and Chhattisgarh are clear indicators that wherever the Congress is getting its act together, it is gaining.
If the Congress goes on to win Chhattisgarh and gives a tough fight in Madhya Pradesh, it would be a clear sign for the Grand Old Party that all is not lost. It would also be a signal that the people are voting against the Congress’s poor record and not because they are for the idea of Modi.
Read more at: http://www.firstpost.com/politics/b...aring-off-1217997.html?utm_source=ref_article
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Is this for real?
"Have Modi shows been reduced to item numbers in the overall tamasha of electioneering?" - Time will tell.
"is Modi actually a factor in the ongoing Assembly elections?" - He is probably the only factor.
"That the Congress is making a late recovery is not just surprising. It is shocking." - and imaginary.
"Is the Modi wave a myth?" - No.
"BJP is now hoping that it doesn’t get any worse than 2-2 score. " - These guys have found out what they are hoping as well?
"The predicted shift in momentum could make Modi more uncomfortable than his televised discomfiture at not getting LK Advani’s aashirvaad in spite of touching his feet at a Bhopal rally" - Congress eyes got stuck and could not keep watching for 10 more seconds, alas!
"Modi is bound to be equated with the Shahzada he loves to lampoon." - Comparison between an elected CM and a nincompoop? Naaah
"Comparisons with Rahul Gandhi’s roadshows in Uttar Pradesh that drew big crowds" - This must be faking news.
"But, if that is the case, why should Modi be wasting his time campaigning in these states? Wouldn’t his time be better spent on verbal duels with Nitish Kumar or railing against Mulayam Singh and Sons? After all, UP and Bihar have more Lok Sabha seats than the combined strength of the 4 states he is currently campaigning in." Now we see Congress advising the BJP Parliamentary board
"Clearly, something has gone wrong in the past few weeks. " - True, Pappu's rallies had to be cancelled in several places in (of all places) UP!!!
"Will it then be wrong to argue that Modi is just the medium and not the message? " - Does not matter as long as Congress gets the pink slip.
Oh and btw - Congress is not the "Grand old party" - this is Congress(I) a recent offspring of the Congress explosion
It can be called the Grand Corrupt Party though.
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Modi factor is very dominant. Many people who are otherwise not pro-NDA are now planning to vote for BJP because of Modi. People are resting their faith on Modi that he will take Indian economy on high growth trajectory just like Gujarat and he CAN. As for Madhya Pradesh (MP), well I live here in MP and believe me Congress won't come to power here. BJP has done a lot here. We have become one of few states in the country who are getting electricity 24*7 even in rural areas. The only poor roads in MP are the national highways which are the responsibility of Union Govt. There are many other things which will keep BJP in power in MP.
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ya.. that's why Congress wants to ban opinion polls / wants to hide lotus ponds / wants to curtail Modi's elections speeches to 30 minutes...
Waaa hahahaha!!! NOW whatddya say man? Remember I told you that his campaign is wearing off!!! Ha ha ha ha ha!! To be fair I think BJP will win some in some states because of the spectacular work done by people like Raman Singh. But Modi- he he he Modi BHAKT- his fortunes are WANING.
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Hehehehe.. IF Wish were .... 
In the meantime enjoy this from Faking News..
After asking ban on opinion polls, Congress demands ban on 2014 Elections too
New Delhi: After seeking ban on opinion polls, Congress is now thinking about putting a ban on 2014 elections itself. In an emergency meeting Congress Working Committee concluded that they are wasting their time in banning opinion polls, exit polls, blocking twitter handles and Facebook posts etc.
Under threat.
Salman Khurshid, a senior congress leader told Faking News “In last one year we have banned/blocked so many things that even if a gutter gets blocked in this country, opposition starts blaming Congress. Initially all of us had the opinion that opinion polls need to be banned. But soon we realized that we should rather attack the root of the problem – General Elections.”
Shaitaan Khopdi™: You took opinion of all the members to decide a ban on opinion polls?Wonderful!! Go on.
Khurshid: You should know how decision making happens in our party. Madam or Rahul ji takes a decision and others figure out how to justify it. So naturally by the time meeting ends, all members reach at the same opinion. We are a democratic party unlike ‘party with a difference’. We don’t work on the whims and fancies of one person.
He further explained, “While deciding on banning opinion polls we thought that ultimate aim is to come back to power in 2014. Let us ban the elections itself. Elections are such a waste of taxpayer’s money. Congress has always believed in the saying ‘Great leader are born not made’”.
When Shaitaan Khopdi™ argued if this is allowed in constitution, Mr Khurshid told that constitution doesn’t explicitly mentions any such thing, but I am sure Mr. Sibbal can find some clause which can be interpreted in a way that allow us what we want. Even if there is no such clause, we will move an ordinance to make such law. If president again refuses to sign then all we have to do is ask Ajay Maken to organize a press meet and Rahul Baba will do the rest.
We asked “But Supreme Court might strike it down”. Khurshid’s prompt reply stunned Shaitaan Khopdi™, “Only if you could think as much as you talk. Ek bar (phir) emergency lagne do, tab dekhna who strikes whom. Having said that, we have highest regard for the judiciary and law will take its own course. Just that we will decide the course of law”
In the meantime enjoy this from Faking News..
After asking ban on opinion polls, Congress demands ban on 2014 Elections too
New Delhi: After seeking ban on opinion polls, Congress is now thinking about putting a ban on 2014 elections itself. In an emergency meeting Congress Working Committee concluded that they are wasting their time in banning opinion polls, exit polls, blocking twitter handles and Facebook posts etc.
Under threat.
Salman Khurshid, a senior congress leader told Faking News “In last one year we have banned/blocked so many things that even if a gutter gets blocked in this country, opposition starts blaming Congress. Initially all of us had the opinion that opinion polls need to be banned. But soon we realized that we should rather attack the root of the problem – General Elections.”
Shaitaan Khopdi™: You took opinion of all the members to decide a ban on opinion polls?Wonderful!! Go on.
Khurshid: You should know how decision making happens in our party. Madam or Rahul ji takes a decision and others figure out how to justify it. So naturally by the time meeting ends, all members reach at the same opinion. We are a democratic party unlike ‘party with a difference’. We don’t work on the whims and fancies of one person.
He further explained, “While deciding on banning opinion polls we thought that ultimate aim is to come back to power in 2014. Let us ban the elections itself. Elections are such a waste of taxpayer’s money. Congress has always believed in the saying ‘Great leader are born not made’”.
When Shaitaan Khopdi™ argued if this is allowed in constitution, Mr Khurshid told that constitution doesn’t explicitly mentions any such thing, but I am sure Mr. Sibbal can find some clause which can be interpreted in a way that allow us what we want. Even if there is no such clause, we will move an ordinance to make such law. If president again refuses to sign then all we have to do is ask Ajay Maken to organize a press meet and Rahul Baba will do the rest.
We asked “But Supreme Court might strike it down”. Khurshid’s prompt reply stunned Shaitaan Khopdi™, “Only if you could think as much as you talk. Ek bar (phir) emergency lagne do, tab dekhna who strikes whom. Having said that, we have highest regard for the judiciary and law will take its own course. Just that we will decide the course of law”
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Who are you and why did you come here?
Hehehehe.. IF Wish were ....
In the meantime enjoy this from Faking News..
After asking ban on opinion polls, Congress demands ban on 2014 Elections too
New Delhi: After seeking ban on opinion polls, Congress is now thinking about putting a ban on 2014 elections itself. In an emergency meeting Congress Working Committee concluded that they are wasting their time in banning opinion polls, exit polls, blocking twitter handles and Facebook posts etc.
Under threat.
Salman Khurshid, a senior congress leader told Faking News “In last one year we have banned/blocked so many things that even if a gutter gets blocked in this country, opposition starts blaming Congress. Initially all of us had the opinion that opinion polls need to be banned. But soon we realized that we should rather attack the root of the problem – General Elections.”
Shaitaan Khopdi™: You took opinion of all the members to decide a ban on opinion polls?Wonderful!! Go on.
Khurshid: You should know how decision making happens in our party. Madam or Rahul ji takes a decision and others figure out how to justify it. So naturally by the time meeting ends, all members reach at the same opinion. We are a democratic party unlike ‘party with a difference’. We don’t work on the whims and fancies of one person.
He further explained, “While deciding on banning opinion polls we thought that ultimate aim is to come back to power in 2014. Let us ban the elections itself. Elections are such a waste of taxpayer’s money. Congress has always believed in the saying ‘Great leader are born not made’”.
When Shaitaan Khopdi™ argued if this is allowed in constitution, Mr Khurshid told that constitution doesn’t explicitly mentions any such thing, but I am sure Mr. Sibbal can find some clause which can be interpreted in a way that allow us what we want. Even if there is no such clause, we will move an ordinance to make such law. If president again refuses to sign then all we have to do is ask Ajay Maken to organize a press meet and Rahul Baba will do the rest.
We asked “But Supreme Court might strike it down”. Khurshid’s prompt reply stunned Shaitaan Khopdi™, “Only if you could think as much as you talk. Ek bar (phir) emergency lagne do, tab dekhna who strikes whom. Having said that, we have highest regard for the judiciary and law will take its own course. Just that we will decide the course of law”
Jha saheb but you can compare the lotus pond thingy in another light. In UP election commision covered the elephants in Mayawatiji's parks. Might mean these guys know that these 'symbols' can actually have an important effect no?
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I think it wont be 4-0 for BJP but it will be 3-0 instead.They are likely to fall just short of majority in Delhi.
Anyway congress will have nothing except Mizoram.
Anyway congress will have nothing except Mizoram.
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Lol.. you are gone doolally again man! what's up? Namonities taking effect?
Why don't you just accept that your all favorite fenkuji maharaj has been rejected by the country. The cost of accepting later would mean you'll have to restrict yourself in the back-alleys of london to hide your shame. That would be much worse no man
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In Delhi AAP will win for sure, no chance of BJP there whatever Modi plans
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Why don't you just accept that your all favorite fenkuji maharaj has been rejected by the country. The cost of accepting later would mean you'll have to restrict yourself in the back-alleys of london to hide your shame. That would be much worse no man
People already rejected chu**** rahul baba. That's the reason congress feared to officially announce this idiots prime ministerial candidate.
They want vote of people by their surname of gandhi not by leader.
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