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Eyeing for minority votes
There is an increasing realisation that the
aim of the present leaders is to make use of minorities to reach to the
hot seat of power. In the political game, minorities are being sidelined
the moment their utility gets over. This has led the feeling that
minorities are being cheated and neglected.
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Poll-eve migrations unlikely
to alter Final picture
THE feel-good factor has
increased social inequalities and economic disparities and only
introduced the “mall culture” among a mere 10 per cent of the
population, which today consumes more than it did earlier – clothing,
food, cars, TVs and refrigerators. The rest 90 per cent remain
unaffected and the living standards of 30 per cent of the population
have actually depreciated due to the population pressures and broken
down social services.
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A feverish pitch for polls and
cricket
THE BJP feels euphoric, as if it has
come out with a thumping majority even before the cast of votes. Is this
euphoria justified? The wise men and think tanks in the BJP or any other
party will readily agree that overconfidence is certainly not desirable.
That is a sure recipe for trouble, if not disaster.
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Will filmstars in politicians'
garb attract the voters anymore?
Today's campaign is aimed more at the TV audience and
those who look good before the camera are welcome. Even the professional
politicians are taking training about how to look presentable, what to
wear and when to pause.
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