67/70

67/70, I think it is the best way to put it and easiest way for anyone to guess it! Yes, I am talking about AAP's landslide victory in the Delhi Assembly polls. This verdict came as a surprize to all:

 To BJP, the most, who were conferred  the highest share in the exit polls. So, this low(3seats) was more a shock rather than a surprize.

To Congress, atleast they would not have expected a Zero.

To AAP, they would not have imagined above fifty. 

To Indians from other states, who were carried away by the Modi wave.

To Delhiites, that they all thought the same.

Well, why I call this as a surprise is, because of the persistent Modi wave across the country, it was quite obvious to see the same result in Delhi as well. Here we need to understand what changed the Delhi's political dynamics.

First and foremost, the deliberate delay in conducting Delhi polls even after continuous reminders from the SC proved a strategic mistake of BJP. This delay which was supposed to enrich the BJP hegemony over Delhi actually gave immense time to AAP to reestablish itself. 

Second, BJP's campaigning was centered around giving ratings to Kejriwal's act of resigning ("bhagoda") rather than on the local issues. AAP tactfully took advantage of it and began its campaigning with an apology for the resignation and concentrated on the local issues.

Third, when the 49 days of AAP were compared with the performance of BJP so far, people found that BJP can only make noise with no effective measures for implementation and AAP , on the other hand, atleast had brought down their electricity bills in 49 days. This thought got a boost when AAP presented the white paper along with its manifesto.

Indeed, AAP's landslide victory has demarcated a new turn in Indian politics, submerging the national parties. It has changed the perception of politics among the youth. It is seen as a great inspiration for the regional parties. It has also initiated a new way of campaigning like human banners, auto rickshaw posters and Flash mob which are cost effective and innovative. 

Although, great challenges lie in front of AAP, significantly, support from the centre in accomplishing their target.

Good luck to AAP!