I cannot conceal my disappointment with the Election Commission. Men in constitutional offices need to be bolder. Timid men can dwarf high offices. The Election Commission scrutinizes us…
Silent Booth Capturing The Election Commission has a huge responsibility as an agency which conducts the polls and which acts as a regulator during the elections. Over the…
Election times are opportunities for raising issues of governance. However, there are many who see virtues in polarization. Regrettably, we in the BJP are accused of benefiting from…
There are some clear ‘dont’s’ for mature politics and statecraft. Arrogance is to be avoided. Humility is always a preferred option. Mrs.Vadra’s statement yesterday on Smriti Irani denying…
Let all roads lead to Amethi. As campaigning for the last two phases for the 2014 elections reaches a climax all roads now must lead to Amethi. Narender…
Five years as Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha has been a great learning experience for me. Being in Opposition is an experience by itself. You have…
There is a streak of misguided aggression which most of us had in our younger years. Even when you lost a cricket match or an argument you would…
The Duty to Vote It is mentioned in several election speeches that even one vote can make a difference. Every eligible voter has a right to vote. He…
Today is Polling Day in Amritsar. Having spent past six weeks in Amritsar campaign in this heat, it will be time for me now to move to other…
The campaign for the 30th April phase of polling ended yesterday. I finished my Amritsar campaign. Between the declaration of candidature and the finishing line, it was a…