The trend of low voter turnouts for local body polls is universal. This post focuses on a few factors why the polling rates in urban centres are low. It is an attempt to understand the urban voter.
Category: Politik-ing!
The Wide Net of Chinese Surveillance is Shrinking
Huawei and 5G. The tools and means of global surveillance for China. That dream has come crashing down as the pandemic crashed economies around the world. The antics of Chinese diplomats crashed the goodwill it enjoyed and now ban on Chinese products is in the pipeline. The dream of controlling the world through data control is just a pipedream. Image Source: Washington Post
MPLADS; How Congress legalized corruption! — Infinite Sea of Opportunities
This amazing piece of work by my fellow blogger Anant Chetan on his blog Infinite Sea of Opportunities is a must read. It is an article on how corruption in a way has been legalized in India. Do read to know more.
Negligence Is Raising Costs In The Fight Against Coronavirus
The Wuhan Coronavirus has become a pandemic. It has become a crisis of gargantuan proportions. But could the virus have been nipped in the bud? In the current scenario, are people doing enough to control the spread of the virus? Read to find out.
The Absence of Rahul Gandhi is Aiding the Opposition
Rahul Gandhi- loved by meme creators and trollers. Disparagingly called the star performer of the ruling BJP. His foot in mouth statements often cement his perception of an immature politician. After 2019, he has taken a sabbatical of sorts. And it is working wonders for the Opposition.
Why is The Citizenship (Amendment) Act Stoking Fire?
In the wake of the Citizenship Amendment Act, protests broke out. Police action at Jamia saw it spread across the country. The police say the students are innocent. If so, who instigated the violence? Who is behind the incidents of vandalism and arson? Pic Credit: Fusion-WeRIndia
States Can’t Shy Away From Playing Their Role in the Economy
The central government is battling the opposition on the state of the economy. The opposition alleges the government haphazard have run down the economy. But what is the state of economy in states run by the opposition? It is time to examine the role of the state in an economy.
Urban Apathy In The Democratic Process
Urban India has always shaped the political thought of India. They have been at forefront leading the charge changing the course of the country. Yet curiously enough, their participation in the electoral process in apathetic. Why so?
The Delusions of Kashmiri Political Parties
In the aftermath of Pulwama, the Indian government has begun to walk the talk on terrorism. This clampdown on terrorism seems to have ruffled the feathers of Kashmiri political leaders. To secure their votebank and ensure their survival, they have fallen back on the tried and tested method of blackmailing the government. But do their threats hold good?
Pakistan Unmasking Itself As a Terror State?
In the aftermath of the Pulwama terror attack, India retaliated by hitting the terror camps of the responsible terror organisation located within Pakistani territory. But Pakistan retaliated against this trying to bomb Indian military installations. These actions of Pakistan do not substantiate its claims of being a victim or terror. Or has it shed its mask?