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DailyO: A Punjabi living in Bangalore explains why BJP should not win Karnataka elections

aman — Sat, 12 May 2018 03:48:51 +0000

Friends, except for Facebook and intense talks with journalists, I did not report or speak on the Karnataka elections. Being born Sikh, it was hard for me. Until Jairaj Singh pushed me to stick out my neck.

So, here it is because I love Bengaluru and Karnataka.

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The Hindu BusinessLine: Democracy is an empty ritual in Punjab

aman — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 03:08:31 +0000

Friends, this is deeply personal and as public as I can get. I attempt to articulate the caverns in my mind and in my land by trying to tell Panjab’s story through the prism of rituals and mental illness.

On social media I asked the question: Can I build a book on this premise? The response was an overwhelming yes. I feel finally I am getting a grip on Panjab. Thank you Aditi Sengupta. I loved being pushed to articulate the demons that haunt me.

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The Quint: Why AAP lost Punjab?

aman — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 08:44:18 +0000

The Punjab result in the assembly election 2017 was stunning. Congress won 77/117 seats. The huge hope AAP had created was belied. My quick comments on why AAP lost – beholden to the central power figure.

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The Hindu: Winter of Discontent

aman — Sat, 04 Feb 2017 18:21:55 +0000

Friends, today is a historic day for Punjab. Whoever wins or loses the election, half a century after it was created, the fortress called Punjab is breached.

My piece in The Hindu along with Gurdeep Singh’s excellent picture.

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OneIndia: Who will win Punjab elections?

aman — Sat, 04 Feb 2017 18:10:19 +0000

Friends, here are my views on the Punjab elections as discussed with Vicky Nanjappa Februray 3 morning.

Note: a minor correction: not Haryana but one or two cities or nearby villages.

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