LS elections 2014 Archives | Citizen Matters, Blogs

What can the MPs do for Bangalore?

May 21, 2014 Ashwin Mahesh

Media has been asking what Bangalore BJP MPs can do in new government, especially since the MPs are from the ruling party. Two things come to mind. (a) Make the Commuter Rail project happen. This

Chasing them ain’t so easy!!

April 25, 2014 Shree D N

Well – it’s time for some reflection on our part, while you are done with voting and busy with daily work. We trust you are the kind who will vote for a good candidate, not

Your vote counts! MPs can make a difference to Bangalore’s lakes!

April 15, 2014 Arathi Manay Yajaman

This election day in Bengaluru — Thursday, 17th April 2014 — the proof of whether you have done your duty will be on your left thumb! Yes, as per the instructions of the Election Commission

What our MP candidates say – a key comparison

April 14, 2014 Shilpi Sahu

Bangalore Central candidates at the BPAC debate. Pic: Shree D N Here are the Bangalore Central MP candidates’ responses to common questions about the Lok Sabha General Elections 2014. This has been compiled by Bellandur ward

Why I will not fall for the “Vote for PM” trick

April 14, 2014 Subramaniam Vincent

Alright — so we’re all getting ready to vote throughout the country. Some states have already completed polling. Bengaluru’s turn is tomorrow. How do you decide? This election, in particular, is seeing massive interest from

JD(S) candidate replies to Bellandur residents’ questions

April 12, 2014 Shilpi Sahu

Answers to the questions sent by residents from Bellandur ForumBy: Nandini Alva (Candidate for Bangalore Central from JDS) 1.If you get elected, what will you do, to prove to voters that you are honest

INC candidate replies to Bellandur residents’ questions

April 12, 2014 Shilpi Sahu

Bellandur residents had posed a series of questions to all the candidates contesting from Bangalore Central for Lok Sabha Elections 2014. This is the email response we received from INC candidate, Rizwan Arshad. 1.If

What can our MPs do to protect Bangalore’s lakes?

April 11, 2014 Arathi Manay Yajaman

Lake boundaries and fencing, sewage inflow, dry inlets, garbage dumping, encroaching hutments, weeds, funding for restoration and maintenance… These are some of the problems faced by Bangalore’s lakes. And these are problems that could be

AAP candidate replies to Bellandur residents’ questions

April 11, 2014 Shilpi Sahu

Bellandur residents had posed a series of questions to all the candidates contesting from Bangalore Central for Lok Sabha Elections 2014. This is the email response we received from AAP candidate, V. BalaKrishnan.

Bellandur residents send questions to their MP, PC Mohan

April 11, 2014 Shilpi Sahu

Public Letter To PC Mohan, Bangalore Central from Bellandur Forum (RWA/Residents group of Bellandur – BBMP Ward 150) Dear Shri Mohan, Residents of our ward had been looking forward to hearing all

Following stories at Election Special Open Data Camp!

March 22, 2014 News Desk

Data is often underestimated or ignored in public affairs, especially in the local governance space. Claims can go wrong, but data cannot lie. Data is what gives you the real picture of any given situation.

Who will be the candidates from Bangalore?

March 7, 2014 Shree D N

Even after the elections are notified, all the parties have kept their list of candidates in suspense. However, here is some gossip from the political corridors for you! Enjoy reading! What is Congress doing? Congress