Development may be the key to this high-profile battle that will determine if BJP can get a toehold in Kerala. Incumbent Tharoor has many advantages; but Chandrasekhar may give him a tough fight
Very informative native-guide window into the political economy of a major Indian city, with a side helping of history.
Sounds like the stakes are relatively low for TVM voters, and the city will move forward at a reasonably sedate pace whether Tharoor or Chandrasekaran wins. What seems missing in the election is a sense of audacious ambition and confidence that Modi has brought to other constituencies like Hyderabad.
your demographic percentage of Kerala is spot-on though I would give 15% for hindus. which translates to the BJP vote share +-.
Rajiv Chandrasekhar would be a blessing to TVPM ( I was also born , schooled and graduated there), but ......cannot trust the communists who will transfer their votes to your friend in the last minute.
Very informative native-guide window into the political economy of a major Indian city, with a side helping of history.
Sounds like the stakes are relatively low for TVM voters, and the city will move forward at a reasonably sedate pace whether Tharoor or Chandrasekaran wins. What seems missing in the election is a sense of audacious ambition and confidence that Modi has brought to other constituencies like Hyderabad.
your demographic percentage of Kerala is spot-on though I would give 15% for hindus. which translates to the BJP vote share +-.
Rajiv Chandrasekhar would be a blessing to TVPM ( I was also born , schooled and graduated there), but ......cannot trust the communists who will transfer their votes to your friend in the last minute.