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- 12 Apr 2014 20:37
- Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
- Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
- Replies: 20717
- Views: 2038258
Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Let's see : Book came out , what a rude shock for SG . Last ditch efforts so Priyanka is trying publicily to patch things up with her long lost cousin . How cute ! Where were those family ties when more hands were searching for late Sanjay's particular watch then for his arthi ! It will nothing shor...
- 12 Apr 2014 02:07
- Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
- Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
- Replies: 40179
- Views: 4011550
Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Yeh Rahul Gandhi ki girl friend kab se bani ! Humne to boyfriend sune the !
- 12 Apr 2014 02:03
- Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
- Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
- Replies: 20717
- Views: 2038258
Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
rupa subramanya @rupasubramanya 1h "Sources" tell me Chidambaram made a 11th hour phone call last week to try to nix publication of Sanjaya Baru's book.Baru retorted:too late Sangh sakha sab taj gaye kou na nibhayo saath , kaho nanak eh vipat main ek ek raghunath. They can ban that worth...
- 10 Apr 2014 21:41
- Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
- Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
- Replies: 20717
- Views: 2038258
Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
The chief interlocuters of the Anglo-Americans in South Asia were initially the Islamists and were joined later by the leftists. So it is no longer surprising which horse they are betting on. Wrong . Very wrong assumption ! They ( west) want to deal simple as that . They are showing the sacrificial...
- 10 Apr 2014 21:28
- Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
- Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
- Replies: 20717
- Views: 2038258
Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Any independent confirmation of this ? Odisha: BJP claims edge over BJD and Congress in today’s polls That would be a big bonus if true. Remind me of the election when PVNR formed govt. One particular cadidate ( very near & dear to us ) distributed sweets among his supporters at the end of poll...
- 10 Apr 2014 21:22
- Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
- Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
- Replies: 40179
- Views: 4011550
Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Hearing reports of slum dwellers from some parts of Delhi lost interest to vote this time. Reason : alcohol came without cash .
- 10 Apr 2014 21:19
- Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
- Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
- Replies: 20717
- Views: 2038258
Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Haryana is not bad at all. In 2009 , NDA = 0 , let's just say it won't be BIG Zero this time.Supratik wrote:So except Haryana the news is not bad. Bot no news on MH.
- 10 Apr 2014 20:48
- Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
- Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
- Replies: 20717
- Views: 2038258
Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Dilli main Kamal Khilega : Congi Source
- 10 Apr 2014 20:37
- Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
- Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
- Replies: 40179
- Views: 4011550
Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
The Delhi voter turnout seems ~10% lower than the Assembly elections but 12% higher than the 2009 General Elections. Seems AAP ka fever seems to have subsided in Delhi NCR. They will still get votes but I feel the impulse voter that favoured AAP is not going to be enough to win any of the 7 seats f...
- 10 Apr 2014 20:24
- Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
- Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
- Replies: 20717
- Views: 2038258
Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Rohtak is pucca Congi. Hoodas have done a lot there. SinghSaab Fully agree Only thing that matters is victory margin as its semi-final before october Assembly elections. But for Bhiwani i am counting on Hooda's in sabotaging Shruti's chance . Hooda wants to be the 4th Lal /political dynasty of Hary...
- 10 Apr 2014 20:17
- Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
- Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
- Replies: 20717
- Views: 2038258
Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Haryana Update from INLD : INLD is winning Hissar , Sirsa & Gurgaon. Bhiwani & Rohtak are close race , can swing either way . For other seats , information still being processed booth by booth. Police complaint against Kuldip has been lodged in Hissar . He went to a polling booth & slapp...
- 07 Apr 2014 01:50
- Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
- Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
- Replies: 20717
- Views: 2038258
Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Delhi is a fight between AAP & BJP. Substantial segment of silent voters ( lower & middle class segment ) going with AAP. Haryana is going INLD-BJP-HJC way . INLD might pull a surprise (4+) if INLD suppporters are to be believed. More clarity on 10th . Won't discount rumors about SG's asking...
- 04 Apr 2014 15:45
- Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
- Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
- Replies: 20717
- Views: 2038258
Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
satya, Right after Emergency the newsppaers as TV was DD only in those days, all used to report a positive Congress support for m public eventhough there was ground swell support for Janata Party. I and my firends walked from IITM to Marina Beach to hear the Janata party leaders and new the jig was...
- 04 Apr 2014 02:06
- Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
- Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
- Replies: 20717
- Views: 2038258
Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Here's the gossip topic for Battlefield UP : 1) BSP's votebank is not longer intact as in past . There will be cross voting but how many is an open question . 2) UP muslim voters exercising their right to vote will come down this time ( SG & co.'s last ditch efforts of courting mullahs openly ca...
- 25 Mar 2014 21:52
- Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
- Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
- Replies: 20717
- Views: 2038258
Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Shri Jaswant Singhji is fearing a diminishing stature in Namoji's govt. ( should that ever happen). Apparently NaMoji has his own idea about foreign policy & worst thing is that he is not willing to discuss this with Shri Jaswant Singhji ( he tried but found him non-responsive , abhi time nahin ...
- 25 Mar 2014 21:35
- Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
- Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
- Replies: 20717
- Views: 2038258
Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Thanks for the info, Satya-ji. Confirm what i heard today that INLD is a serious contender in Kurushetra Agree fight is between INLD and Congress in Kurukshetra. Wonder if Naveen Jindal can buy enough votes to keep him alive in the election. Sirsa INLD has fielded a SAD turncoat in the constituency...
- 24 Mar 2014 02:20
- Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
- Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
- Replies: 20717
- Views: 2038258
Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Quoting IBTL link from Rajesh's post Key Findings from North India Post Candidate selection, BJP seems to have lost the momentum and is expected to win 3 seats (compared to 6 predicted in March) while INLD is gaining grounds Confirm what i heard today that INLD is a serious contender in Kurushetra ,...
- 21 Mar 2014 20:47
- Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
- Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
- Replies: 20717
- Views: 2038258
Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Murliji Let Sonipat go . It doesn't matter who the opposition candidate is if (big 'if') electorate in Sonipat are angry with Hooda then they will vote for anyone /nameless/ faceless opposition candidate . To me this is as simple as that. NK Singhji is the one who made Nitish babu do day-dreaming of...
- 21 Mar 2014 01:15
- Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
- Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
- Replies: 40179
- Views: 4011550
Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Nageshji Sampat Singh used to be in INLD only next to Chautala in party hiearchy but parted ways . On his own , he had struggled hard to move beyond his assembly seat but found going tough . His presence means that he will cut into jat votes thereby helping Kuldip but will he cut deeper into jat vot...
- 20 Mar 2014 21:08
- Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
- Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
- Replies: 40179
- Views: 4011550
Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
In Haryana : Rohtak , Sonipat & Bhiwani are Congress's seats to lose . There's a possibility of Bhiwani slipping away from congress thanks to Hooda's rivalry with Kiran Chaudhary . But if Sonipat goes away from Congress then Hooda & Congress are all set to lose assembly elections very badly ...
- 17 Mar 2014 16:21
- Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
- Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
- Replies: 20717
- Views: 2038258
Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
A bit on Haryana : Dharamvir knows how to fight dirty & he connects easily with voters & had defeated Ch. Bansilal in past an achievement given the goodwill later Ch. Bansilal enjoyed ( for right reasons ofcourse ) . HJC presence means Bishnoi votes so if they go for BJP its a plus. But stil...
- 16 Mar 2014 19:02
- Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
- Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
- Replies: 20717
- Views: 2038258
Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
I am seeing considerable hand wringing about BJP's Haryana list. I am afraid I am no great expert on Haryana politics. Can anyone comment on the BJP choice of candidates listed below? 1) Ambala - Rattan Lal Kataria (This guy was MP in 99-04 period, I think. He is the political successor of Suraj Bh...
- 07 Mar 2014 02:23
- Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
- Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
- Replies: 20717
- Views: 2038258
Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
TSP's foreign office knew b4hand simple as that . Usual suspects cutting across the party line made that decision Didnt catch the part about TSP foreign office! :oops: :oops: Sum TWIW, TSP does have some diplomats with functional brain and they tend to send their best in India & US .It was an o...
- 06 Mar 2014 21:06
- Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
- Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
- Replies: 20717
- Views: 2038258
Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Nitish Babu was given ironclad guarantee . The guarantee was NaMo won't be made NDA PM candidate & he will be NDA's candidate something TSP's foreign office knew b4hand simple as that . Usual suspects cutting across the party line made that decision . Do checkout the time line of LKA's outbursts...
- 04 Mar 2014 22:19
- Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
- Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
- Replies: 20717
- Views: 2038258
Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Last general election : Yuvraaj declared Tamilnadu & AP a must win & duely done so with more than due help from evm magic & DMK polling officers in tamilnadu . Now we have CSDS declaring 'magical decline' of 4-6% in BJP vote share & 'magically' all of this is happening in non-BJP rul...
- 26 Feb 2014 19:16
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Navy Chief Resigns over Sindhuratna fire
- Replies: 322
- Views: 40775
Re: Navy Chief Resigns over Sindhuratna fire
What was the other option for him ? Write a letter to PM only to be made public & be hounded for doing so . He is an honorable fellow . What about the western fleet commanding officer , where's his honor if there is at all ?
- 24 Feb 2014 17:16
- Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
- Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
- Replies: 20717
- Views: 2038258
Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Niren's number are valid only ''IF'' there's a NaMojee's wave. His numbers match more or less from other sources ( worst case scenrario number crunching for first family ) . In absence of wave we are back to 'jod-tod' coalition thing .
- 23 Feb 2014 16:56
- Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
- Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
- Replies: 40179
- Views: 4011550
Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Why should NaMojee change his message ? Should he start talking about each district and its problem , will that make the internet crowd happy ? His message is simple & effective ( given the attention timeframe of electorate ) : INC ruled for most of post independence time & all problems lay ...
- 19 Jan 2014 04:44
- Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
- Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
- Replies: 20717
- Views: 2038258
Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Dilli is washing its dirty laundry more and more in open. Don't worry this too shall pass.
- 11 Jan 2014 04:08
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
- Replies: 14521
- Views: 1538975
Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
Unkil should be thanked for giving a free helping hand to indian counter intelligence efforts. First Rabinder singh ( Unkil pissed off for getting a name tag but no substance , ever wonder why Rabinder Babu is a dhobhi ka kutta na gher ka na ghat ka , had he provided something substantial , there wo...
- 11 Jan 2014 04:00
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
- Replies: 3978
- Views: 460439
Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Arre baba election time , paisa chahiye woh bhi big time . Jayanti wayanti come & go who cares . All these projects waiting for xyz/ environmental clearance = cashier's check for ruling party in very simple words . Now as planned they are being cashed for election purpose & one last loot bef...
- 09 Dec 2013 17:51
- Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
- Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
- Replies: 20717
- Views: 2038258
Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
I hope sane heads prevail in BJP for a change by ensuring no re-election in delhi takes place b4 Loksabha Elections & in doing so they should not indulge in horse trading . Governor rule is the best outcome for BJP & AAP forming government with INC support is 2nd best option for BJP . Worst ...
- 06 Dec 2013 16:56
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan - Aug 21, 2013
- Replies: 2841
- Views: 285120
Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan - Aug 21, 2013
Was it Ayub Khan or anoter TSPAian General who talked about what it would take to bring hindu ( india & its army) on its knee was one big thrust/slap/attack from TSPA/ TSPian muslim ? Fast forward 2013 : TSPA will launch a massive out of proportion counter attack against IA's attack . I never kn...
- 03 Dec 2013 20:36
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Managing Chinese Threat
- Replies: 5192
- Views: 737731
Re: Managing Chinese Threat
As per FP's daily brief : China is planning more ADIZs in its disputed border regions including one with India . Arunachal Pradesh maybe........ but what if its around Leh region .
- 23 Nov 2013 21:57
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Evolution of Indian Strategic Thought-1
- Replies: 641
- Views: 227762
Re: Evolution of Indian Strategic Thought-1
Late Shri. Brijesh Mishrajee had seen the working of GoI very closely so he knew any new direction push has to come from top. Indian governance in form of PMO-Ministries -Bureaucracy is of top - down implementation with very little scope for feedback from official channels with exception of feedback...
- 03 Nov 2013 23:01
- Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
- Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
- Replies: 40179
- Views: 4011550
Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
An idea can be defeated only by a better idea . One way to shorten a line, is by drawing a longer line. And this is what Modi is doing, by idolizing Patel, he is replacing one bad idea - Dynasty with another good idea Patel. Ideas are not perfect, so is Patel (as can be seen in the Patel dhaaga). B...
- 26 Oct 2013 03:03
- Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
- Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
- Replies: 20717
- Views: 2038258
Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Empire takes time to crumble but dynasty takes ever longer time to crumble . It used to be murmurs around aviation club that Crown Prince had attention deficit ( to put it gently) . Now its common knowledge that he reads a written speech & Queen had to plead b4 Mulayam Singh in front of tv camer...
- 25 Oct 2013 20:30
- Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
- Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
- Replies: 20717
- Views: 2038258
Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Indeed winds are blowing against BJP in MP . Above headline only confirms the rumors & explain why Crown Prince has a tight schedule for MP & Rajasthan . Slight edge for BJP in Rajasthan not much to cheer about .Delhi is touch & go for either side . What if BJP loses MP and win Rajasthan...
- 03 Oct 2013 15:02
- Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
- Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
- Replies: 40179
- Views: 4011550
Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
There's an old belief among believers of dilli durbar ( from both sides ) that whosoever wins the majority of Loksabha seats in Delhi state forms the central government . IIRC it hold true for most of the elections. No logic but power finds its next recipient in mysterious ways .
- 22 Sep 2013 01:06
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Internal Security Watch
- Replies: 9599
- Views: 1211807
Re: Internal Security Watch
As per the information I have there were two trollies. After that jats ran over . Small/big fights still on as we speak. Well, if that was the case then why Akkhi the Makkhi asked his police to go slow.Did he want (g)RoPers to be finished?? Wrong. Two people called the shots till Mulayam came in pi...