The AAP seems to have upended traditional politics in this country, perhaps for the better. Kejriwal is the political alter ego of Anna, born out of the same cauldron of change.Anna got his Lokpal in 46 years and AAP its mammoth foothold in 46 weeks,Test match and a T -20 if you like but cricket nevertheless. AAP is a product of the current generation that loves and lives by Apps on a 24/7 basis.No wonder the instant and interactive feedback mode of operating a political outfit ,be it an entire ideology or a facet of it, a mini referendum of sorts on agenda / candidate selection or even in the realm of pure realpolitik, is received with a pragmatism by the electorate that appalls the older and traditional votaries of politics hitherto in vogue. BJP / Congress and other old regional entities are now compelled to be more savvy in political technology !.They are anxious to be back to the door-to-door mode of customer sales. But the AAP is far ahead of them . They have already gained purchase both on the demographic dividend and a gamut of one-to-one Apps. In fact AAP itself was built that way.Such an universal model stands to transcend application beyond Delhi.They have pioneered the seamless weld between the elector and the elected ,that ensures a mutually shared concern and onus.
( Published in ET Dec 20 )
( Published in ET Dec 20 )
Yes indeed AAP has revolutionized and innovated the way politics is played in this country.They have captured the imagination of the Janata not only in Delhi but across the country. Other mainstream parties like BJP and Congress are stunned and shocked and in a state of trance. They don't know what has hit them and are unable to accept the truth and come to terms with the reality. They continue to sneer and express skepticism about AAP. They better realize quickly the AAP may soon go viral across the country.
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