The change in perception makes a big difference, which may
not be quantified in the near future, but provides a great macro picture of a
prominent change. The nature of politics before the IAC movement and post IAC
moment, has certainly changed the political games. Though such impact is less
visible in the rural landscape, it has a huge impact in urban areas.
Delhi as a case study: there has been a land slide change in
the nature of campaign and innovation being pursued for canvasing. Further, the
candidate selections. Entry of one good candidate into the opposition party
brings enough change across different party lines that want a real fight. For
instance, last election, BJP changed its chief ministerial candidate at the
last moment bring a more cleaner persona. And this year, just before the
election, when BJP feared of losing some good ground, compelled to bring
another great candidate to counter the seemingly unstoppable leader.
Isn’t it a cascading effect of entry of good candidates into
politics that we have better numbers of able leaders contesting the top spot –
a change in the status-quo?
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