Comments on: Mumbai voted the Congress in, despite 26/11 http://dinamehta.com/blog/2009/05/16/mumbai-voted-the-congress-in-despite-2611/ Creative Chaos - Dina Mehta's Weblog Wed, 02 May 2012 05:27:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Media Channel 2.0 — Blog — India Votes for No Change: Indian Bloggers & Twitter Users React to #IndiaVotes09 Results http://dinamehta.com/blog/2009/05/16/mumbai-voted-the-congress-in-despite-2611/comment-page-1/#comment-2246 Media Channel 2.0 — Blog — India Votes for No Change: Indian Bloggers & Twitter Users React to #IndiaVotes09 Results Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:06:30 +0000 http://dinamehta.com/?p=446#comment-2246 [...] Dina Mehta thinks that the Mumbai terrorist attack did not affect the elections because people do not want more fear and hatred and negativity being imposed on us by our politicians. In another post, Dina argues that Indian voters have voted for good governance and progress rather than good politicians. [...] [...] Dina Mehta thinks that the Mumbai terrorist attack did not affect the elections because people do not want more fear and hatred and negativity being imposed on us by our politicians. In another post, Dina argues that Indian voters have voted for good governance and progress rather than good politicians. [...]

]]> By: Global Voices dalam bahasa Indonesia » India Tidak Pilih Perubahan: Reaksi Bloger dan Pengguna Twitter Pada Hasil #PemiluIndia09 http://dinamehta.com/blog/2009/05/16/mumbai-voted-the-congress-in-despite-2611/comment-page-1/#comment-1547 Global Voices dalam bahasa Indonesia » India Tidak Pilih Perubahan: Reaksi Bloger dan Pengguna Twitter Pada Hasil #PemiluIndia09 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:32:50 +0000 http://dinamehta.com/?p=446#comment-1547 [...] Dina Mehta berpendapat serangan teroris Mumbai tidak berpengaruh pada pemilu karena masyarakat tidak ingin lagi ketakutan dan kebencian dan segala hal negatif dijadikan alat oleh para politikus untuk menakut-nakuti masyarakat. Dalam pos lainnya, Dina berkata para pemilih India memilih untuk pemerintahan dan perkembangan yang bagus dibanding politikus yang bagus. [...] [...] Dina Mehta berpendapat serangan teroris Mumbai tidak berpengaruh pada pemilu karena masyarakat tidak ingin lagi ketakutan dan kebencian dan segala hal negatif dijadikan alat oleh para politikus untuk menakut-nakuti masyarakat. Dalam pos lainnya, Dina berkata para pemilih India memilih untuk pemerintahan dan perkembangan yang bagus dibanding politikus yang bagus. [...]

]]> By: PB http://dinamehta.com/blog/2009/05/16/mumbai-voted-the-congress-in-despite-2611/comment-page-1/#comment-1499 PB Wed, 27 May 2009 06:06:00 +0000 http://dinamehta.com/?p=446#comment-1499 I dont agree with this. MNS which fought on the issue of Marathi manus is on 2nd place in 4 seats in Mumbai which lead to division of traditional SS/BJP voters and hence sweep for congress there. Come state elections, you will see major diff. Congress just got lucky there. I dont agree with this. MNS which fought on the issue of Marathi manus is on 2nd place in 4 seats in Mumbai which lead to division of traditional SS/BJP voters and hence sweep for congress there. Come state elections, you will see major diff. Congress just got lucky there.

]]> By: Mydhili http://dinamehta.com/blog/2009/05/16/mumbai-voted-the-congress-in-despite-2611/comment-page-1/#comment-1454 Mydhili Thu, 21 May 2009 06:48:45 +0000 http://dinamehta.com/?p=446#comment-1454 But the poll percentage of mumbai was to low (43%?) to conclude that this constitutes popular thought. Counter-point however is that the poll percentage is way better than 2004 elections. May be the absence of voters is a silent protest of the voters who've gone through a lot over the last 5 years. But the poll percentage of mumbai was to low (43%?) to conclude that this constitutes popular thought. Counter-point however is that the poll percentage is way better than 2004 elections. May be the absence of voters is a silent protest of the voters who’ve gone through a lot over the last 5 years.

]]> By: India Votes for No Change: Indian Bloggers & Twitter Users React to #IndiaVotes09 Election Results | Gauravonomics Blog http://dinamehta.com/blog/2009/05/16/mumbai-voted-the-congress-in-despite-2611/comment-page-1/#comment-1414 India Votes for No Change: Indian Bloggers & Twitter Users React to #IndiaVotes09 Election Results | Gauravonomics Blog Sun, 17 May 2009 07:53:36 +0000 http://dinamehta.com/?p=446#comment-1414 [...] Dina Mehta thinks that the Mumbai terrorist attack did not affect the elections because people do not want more fear and hatred and negativity being imposed on us by our politicians. In another post, Dina argues that Indian voters have voted for good governance and progress rather than good politicians. [...] [...] Dina Mehta thinks that the Mumbai terrorist attack did not affect the elections because people do not want more fear and hatred and negativity being imposed on us by our politicians. In another post, Dina argues that Indian voters have voted for good governance and progress rather than good politicians. [...]

]]> By: harini calamur http://dinamehta.com/blog/2009/05/16/mumbai-voted-the-congress-in-despite-2611/comment-page-1/#comment-1412 harini calamur Sun, 17 May 2009 00:26:36 +0000 http://dinamehta.com/?p=446#comment-1412 good analysis. I think that there is one other thing. for the ordinary voter - unlike those who eat at the Taj - death is very real. every day around 11 people die in train accidents. Every day is a struggle against the system, and every day is hard. 26/11 really did not matter. people don't vote for security - they vote for econocmics. they always have. And, the Congress - despite the recession, the job losses, and the rest won - because it was perceived as the party of development. In that, the Congress communication of its policy and what it stood for, was better than the BJP's. The BJP's campaign was we are not the Congress. The voters response was - so? :) good analysis.
I think that there is one other thing. for the ordinary voter – unlike those who eat at the Taj – death is very real. every day around 11 people die in train accidents. Every day is a struggle against the system, and every day is hard. 26/11 really did not matter. people don’t vote for security – they vote for econocmics. they always have.
And, the Congress – despite the recession, the job losses, and the rest won – because it was perceived as the party of development. In that, the Congress communication of its policy and what it stood for, was better than the BJP’s. The BJP’s campaign was we are not the Congress. The voters response was – so? :)

]]> By: Kk http://dinamehta.com/blog/2009/05/16/mumbai-voted-the-congress-in-despite-2611/comment-page-1/#comment-1410 Kk Sat, 16 May 2009 20:07:18 +0000 http://dinamehta.com/?p=446#comment-1410 I agree with those who say security did not play a big role on voting day. Mumbai had a fairly low turnout for the general elections this time any way, especially in South Mumbai where 26/11 happened. So, yea, I doubt folk were voting with terror on their minds. I don't think Hindutva will work in Mumbai again, 'least I hope not. A lot of folk remember the post-Babri riots here and no one wants to see a repeat of that. The new bell on the electorate's tail will be the Marathi 'maanus'. Hope we keep it consistent in assembly elections in Mumbai. I'd hate to see the MNS be a part of the state government. I agree with those who say security did not play a big role on voting day. Mumbai had a fairly low turnout for the general elections this time any way, especially in South Mumbai where 26/11 happened. So, yea, I doubt folk were voting with terror on their minds.

I don’t think Hindutva will work in Mumbai again, ‘least I hope not. A lot of folk remember the post-Babri riots here and no one wants to see a repeat of that. The new bell on the electorate’s tail will be the Marathi ‘maanus’.

Hope we keep it consistent in assembly elections in Mumbai. I’d hate to see the MNS be a part of the state government.

]]> By: Global Voices Online » India Votes for No Change: Indian Bloggers & Twitter Users React to #IndiaVotes09 Results http://dinamehta.com/blog/2009/05/16/mumbai-voted-the-congress-in-despite-2611/comment-page-1/#comment-1409 Global Voices Online » India Votes for No Change: Indian Bloggers & Twitter Users React to #IndiaVotes09 Results Sat, 16 May 2009 20:06:59 +0000 http://dinamehta.com/?p=446#comment-1409 [...] Dina Mehta thinks that the Mumbai terrorist attack did not affect the elections because people do not want more fear and hatred and negativity being imposed on us by our politicians. [...] [...] Dina Mehta thinks that the Mumbai terrorist attack did not affect the elections because people do not want more fear and hatred and negativity being imposed on us by our politicians. [...]

]]> By: India Votes for No Change: Indian Bloggers & Twitter Users React to #IndiaVotes09 Results | Gauravonomics Blog http://dinamehta.com/blog/2009/05/16/mumbai-voted-the-congress-in-despite-2611/comment-page-1/#comment-1407 India Votes for No Change: Indian Bloggers & Twitter Users React to #IndiaVotes09 Results | Gauravonomics Blog Sat, 16 May 2009 19:28:53 +0000 http://dinamehta.com/?p=446#comment-1407 [...] Dina Mehta thinks that the Mumbai terrorist attack did not affect the elections because people do not want more fear and hatred and negativity being imposed on us by our politicians. [...] [...] Dina Mehta thinks that the Mumbai terrorist attack did not affect the elections because people do not want more fear and hatred and negativity being imposed on us by our politicians. [...]

]]> By: Sandeep http://dinamehta.com/blog/2009/05/16/mumbai-voted-the-congress-in-despite-2611/comment-page-1/#comment-1404 Sandeep Sat, 16 May 2009 14:29:02 +0000 http://dinamehta.com/?p=446#comment-1404 26/11 didn't matter because the Congress quickly defused the anger by removing the CM Vilasrao Deshmukh and the NCP, the home minister. In any case, security did not seem to have played a role in these elections. For Maharashtra, i'd say, wait for another 3 months...the assembly elections. 26/11 didn’t matter because the Congress quickly defused the anger by removing the CM Vilasrao Deshmukh and the NCP, the home minister. In any case, security did not seem to have played a role in these elections. For Maharashtra, i’d say, wait for another 3 months…the assembly elections.

]]> By: Dina http://dinamehta.com/blog/2009/05/16/mumbai-voted-the-congress-in-despite-2611/comment-page-1/#comment-1402 Dina Sat, 16 May 2009 12:36:32 +0000 http://dinamehta.com/?p=446#comment-1402 Ajit - MNS is second. Not First. Amen. Should be interesting to see what happens in the State elections in any case. Vijaykarthik - i agree - this is going to be a test for the Congress really. But its also a clear rejection of it's opponents. Ajit – MNS is second. Not First. Amen. Should be interesting to see what happens in the State elections in any case.

Vijaykarthik – i agree – this is going to be a test for the Congress really. But its also a clear rejection of it’s opponents.

]]> By: vijaykarthik.v http://dinamehta.com/blog/2009/05/16/mumbai-voted-the-congress-in-despite-2611/comment-page-1/#comment-1401 vijaykarthik.v Sat, 16 May 2009 12:26:32 +0000 http://dinamehta.com/?p=446#comment-1401 i think the possible reasons thought out sum the feelings that have paved way to the Congress clean sweep, If we look back at Delhi/ Sheila Dixit was brought back to power in the elections after the Delhi Blasts/ people understood the need of the hour, "a stable government" and I personally voted them in for I see potential in the younger cadre, in A.P the 5 years of Congress leadership in the state is marked by corruption that spilled onto TV screens and made news paper headlines, party owned media groups didn't shy from shoving the camera in the rut, however the common man had no better choice. Hope the declined margin, and anxious moments remind the state congress to mend it's ways. i think the possible reasons thought out sum the feelings that have paved way to the Congress clean sweep, If we look back at Delhi/ Sheila Dixit was brought back to power in the elections after the Delhi Blasts/

people understood the need of the hour, “a stable government” and I personally voted them in for I see potential in the younger cadre, in A.P the 5 years of Congress leadership in the state is marked by corruption that spilled onto TV screens and made news paper headlines, party owned media groups didn’t shy from shoving the camera in the rut, however the common man had no better choice.

Hope the declined margin, and anxious moments remind the state congress to mend it’s ways.

]]> By: Ajit http://dinamehta.com/blog/2009/05/16/mumbai-voted-the-congress-in-despite-2611/comment-page-1/#comment-1400 Ajit Sat, 16 May 2009 12:17:31 +0000 http://dinamehta.com/?p=446#comment-1400 I dont agree with this. MNS which fought on the issue of Marathi manus is on 2nd place in 4 seats in Mumbai which lead to division of traditional SS/BJP voters and hence sweep for congress there. Come state elections, you will see major diff. Congress just got lucky there. I dont agree with this. MNS which fought on the issue of Marathi manus is on 2nd place in 4 seats in Mumbai which lead to division of traditional SS/BJP voters and hence sweep for congress there. Come state elections, you will see major diff. Congress just got lucky there.

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