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LittleBlue

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45. My prediction here:

Mon May 19, 2014, 12:36 AM

May 2014

1) Tensions with Pakistan will escalate.

2) The disillusionment with Modi will be worse than the "hope and change" stuff with Obama. He has promised much and expectations are very high. He had better deliver his economic miracle that everyone assumes will happen.

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The Indian Election of 2014 (informed ramblings) [View all] Laelth May 2014 OP

Sonia Ghandi has to go. Dawson Leery May 2014 #1

I hope I am dead wrong about the Reagan/Modi comparison. Laelth May 2014 #2

I hope you are wrong about that comparison too. Dawson Leery May 2014 #3

War with Pakistan...on the horizon ,,, nt kelliekat44 May 2014 #22

I doubt that. Laelth May 2014 #24

Thanks for this Laelth! villager May 2014 #4

My pleasure. n/t Laelth May 2014 #5

wow. that was a lot to read, but i learned a lot too. Sheri May 2014 #6

My pleasure. I am glad you found the post informative. n/t Laelth May 2014 #27

This should be in The New York Times. Octafish May 2014 #7

You are very kind. Laelth May 2014 #8

Marvelous, edifying post! Thank you so much! scarletwoman May 2014 #9

Aw, thanks. Glad you appreciated the post. Laelth May 2014 #29

Good stuff. Thanks for posting. n/t Benton D Struckcheon May 2014 #10

Thanks for the response and for the kind words. n/t Laelth May 2014 #37

The incredible diversity in India is always interesting to read about. pampango May 2014 #11

but most of his support is not for religious reasons but economic JI7 May 2014 #13

+1 nt Vehl May 2014 #20

I hope you are right. My reading of his time as governor is one of increased strife between pampango May 2014 #33

i would like to see exit poll results and see how certain groups voted , how much muslim JI7 May 2014 #40

very informative post JI7 May 2014 #12

Stunning early numbers: BJP 220, Congress 66 Recursion May 2014 #14

And it's official: NDA has 272 Recursion May 2014 #15

Gandhi will concede at noon; BJP alone hits 250 Recursion May 2014 #16

The governor of Assam just resigned during an interview Recursion May 2014 #17

Thank you! I will... JackRiddler May 2014 #18

Thanks. Glad you liked it. n/t Laelth May 2014 #41

Great write-up, but not sure if we can call the BJP center right...they are pretty left Vehl May 2014 #19

Excellent post. Thanks. Laelth May 2014 #21

The Liberalism Congress stands for is anything but that. Vehl May 2014 #43

Muslims Vote Is Increasing Joel thakkar May 2014 #51

Good points Vehl May 2014 #58

Blame Sonia Gandhi. She bent over backwards to appease Dawson Leery May 2014 #55

Yep, India really needs a single secular civil code Vehl May 2014 #59

But Netaji was hardly free from controversy either Recursion May 2014 #39

He had no other choice, imo; and the Brit Rule of India saw Millions of deaths due to famine Vehl May 2014 #44

Still, I always wonder, if Vivekenanda had lived... Recursion May 2014 #49

This is a really interesting question indeed. Vehl May 2014 #60

It's one of those great "what-ifs". Ironic his first name was "Narendra"... Recursion May 2014 #63

Excellent post, thank you! Very interesting to read. sabrina 1 May 2014 #46

You are welcome! Vehl May 2014 #61

Update: 7:00 AM EDST Laelth May 2014 #23

A wonderful writeup seveneyes May 2014 #25

Update: 8:15 AM EDST Laelth May 2014 #26

Narendra Modi takes a "selfie" with the BJP lotus. Laelth May 2014 #28

The BJP (alone) has crossed 272. Update: 9:50 AM EDST. Laelth May 2014 #30

It appears to be quite a landslide for BJP IronLionZion May 2014 #31

Hindustan Times suggests Obama is playing nice at the moment. Laelth May 2014 #34

Thx for taking the time to put all that together. nt okaawhatever May 2014 #32

My pleasure. n/t Laelth May 2014 #36

Final Tally - Indian Lok Sabha Election of 2014 Laelth May 2014 #35

Thank you for an excellent thread. I hope they do not squander this victory sabrina 1 May 2014 #47

My pleasure. I am glad you found the post informative. n/t Laelth May 2014 #54

thanks for the information! n/t RainDog May 2014 #38

My pleasure. n/t Laelth May 2014 #42

My prediction here: LittleBlue May 2014 #45

n/t Joel thakkar May 2014 #52

I appreciate this very much. woo me with science May 2014 #48

Sorry for the delay: great post Recursion May 2014 #50

Large Amt of info..i have closely studied this election Joel thakkar May 2014 #53

All good info - thank you. Kber May 2014 #56

I have already made another thread Joel thakkar May 2014 #57

Modi to propose and Indian Version of Americorps? seems like they are looking for volunteers Vehl May 2014 #62