tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543656700978884257.post7736323579835006254..comments2023-11-05T01:15:11.298-07:00Comments on The Daily Pheesh: The Mask of Saffron DeathPrasanthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01996399951984071646noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543656700978884257.post-7107153560522624402009-01-23T08:05:00.000-08:002009-01-23T08:05:00.000-08:00Yep which is why the irony of the Modi masks seems...Yep which is why the irony of the Modi masks seems all the more pungent! The alarming possibility is that over the years, Narendra Modi might get a second chance(like the leaders who engineered the anti-Sikh riots albeit on a larger scale) as the eventfulness of Indian politics sends memories to the great recycle bin.<BR/><BR/>The coming election, it's a touch and go thing actually. While the Congress seems on a better sitting in terms of alliances, the BJP has a chance of bettering its individual performance. So a lot depends on the 3rd front. Incidentally,another term for the UPA might strengthen the crowd that will call for the elevation of figures like Modi.<BR/><BR/>As for Singhh is Sick, it seems time for All Hail the Crown Prince!<BR/>PrasanthPrasanthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01996399951984071646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543656700978884257.post-4713081150739499972009-01-23T05:39:00.000-08:002009-01-23T05:39:00.000-08:00The Swapan Dasgupta piece is interesting, not leas...The Swapan Dasgupta piece is interesting, not least because I'm perplexed too by the differing perceptions of Modi: fascist, nationalist, modernist, inspirational leader...<BR/><BR/>I'm not too sure about your statement that the BJP has a better chance at the hustings. If the results in the recent Assembly elections are any indication, it appears that voters are plumping for those who are perceived to have delivered, rather than specific party idology. <BR/><BR/>BTW, with Singh taking ill, suddenly it's raining Prime Ministerial candidates, no? Despite Manish Te(i?)wari's tight-lipped claim that there is "no vacancy"!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com