Thursday 5 December 2013

Exit polls show BJP sweeping four states; should we expect Modi in 2014?







Exit polls show BJP sweeping four states; should we expect Modi in 2014?

With Delhi assembly elections ending on Wednesday, polling in the five poll bound states ended. The voter turnout in all the sates this time was a record high. It was recorded as 66 per cent in Delhi, 71 per cent in Madhya Pradesh, 75 per cent in Chhattisgarh, 75.2 per cent in Rajasthan and 81.2 per cent in Mizoram by the Election Commission.
Although the political parties are looking at high voter turnout from different angles, the credit for this high percentage of voting must go the EC. Efficient clean-up of electoral rolls in poll-bound states automatically pushes up voting figures by a few percentage points. Also, the manner in which EC carried out the awareness campaign with the use of modern tools was commendable.
While the EC was heaving a sigh of relief for the overall peaceful elections in all the five states, the media channels were busy coming out with the exit poll results. There have already been various surveys which predicted the mood of the public.
A number of exit polls showed Bhartiya Janata Party winning in four out of five states. The overall numbers showed BJP retaining Madhya Pradesh and Chhatisgarh, returning in Rajasthan and making it to the top in Delhi too.
According to the exit polls, BJP is set to get 34 seats in Delhi with Aam Aadmi Party registering victories in 13 constituencies. The Congress has been tipped to win 20 seats. In Rajasthan, the party is pegged to win 130 seats while Congress is set lose power with just 48 seats. Beating anti-incumbency, the BJP is likely to get 144 seats in Madhya Pradesh, while the Congress will manage to win 77 seats. In Naxal infested Chhattisgarh, the BJP is likely to get 50 seats while the Congress will continue to be in opposition with just 37 seats in hand.
The major feat that BJP is likely to achieve has different factors in different states. While in Delhi it seems that AAP’s anti-corruption plank has undoubtedly benefitted it, but it has also helped BJP gain ground in this anti-Congress wave. Sheila Dikshit is said to lose. But other surveys are also predicting a hung assembly because the AAP has clearly indicated towards no alliance with either Congress or BJP.
In Madhya Pradesh and Chhatisgarh, it should be called a victory of the chief ministers – Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Raman Singh – in the state. In Rajasthan, the return of Vasundhara Raje Scindhia is seen mostly a result of this anti-incumbency sentiment.
But the common factor in all these sates is BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi. The general public sentiment that he should lead the country is gaining ground. Although, national issues generally do not affect the local or state elections, but the soaring popularity of Narendra Modi may have affected the voting pattern.
Also, the country is yet not able to accept Congress scion Rahul Gandhi as their leader for his lack of experience.
The election in these states, except Mizoram, may be called a mini general election if this BJP victory is the result of Narendra Modi’s popularity and we should expect a similar result in 2014 general elections.


Saturday 30 November 2013

Many promotions direct individuals to posts beyond capability!

Invented by Dr Laurence J Peter and Raymond Hull in their eponymous 1969 book, the Peter Principle is based on the principle that persons climb to their own levels of ineptitude when they get promoted to positions of power. As professionals carry on doing good work, they will go on being promoted.

The belief is on the basis of the observation that incessant promotions will ultimately lead folks to a position ahead of their capability and proficiency. And as they become incompetent and inept in the role they are not suitable for, they are not capable to go any further.

For instance...
For instance, an IT professional might be best at coding, but could lack the significant people skills required to be an executive. If the organisation promotes him or her to the post of executive, it would make him or her inept.

Where is this belief appropriate?
The principle is relevant at both mid and senior ranks, but starts coming into play at the mid-level with a rise in years of experience and increase in roles.

Which companies use this to measure employee performance?
The principle presumes significance at the time of appraisals and re-skilling professionals. While organisation do not candidly make obvious the principle when judging workers, the evaluation systems that most organisations have in place today are tools to review the capability of professionals to move ahead to the next level and are thus, intended at warding off incompetence and incapability.

Doing desi: Actresses who went traditional this week

This week has been rather kickass, fashion-wise. Most Bollywood babes were caught in traditional attires, giving their spin to desi outfits. We take look at some of stunning desi avatars. Who rocks it like a pro?
Sonakshi Sinha:
What we love about this understated look is that it’s very elegant. The only accessory she wears is her stunning pair of earrings. The only tiny gripe is that we would have liked a colourful chunni on her or at least a vibrant pair of mojris.
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Amrita Puri:
The bubbly actress looked absolutely stunning in a quirky sari with a bright, red bindi. Even her wavy hair falling on her shoulder goes with the whole look.
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Shilpa Shetty:
With a figure like hers, it would be criminal to not flaunt it. In a red Masaba creation, she looks super hot. Love the gajra, bindi and necklace detail too. Do you guys agree?
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Rani Mukerji:
The petite actress has been out of action for a while, but she was recently spotted at an event. The power-packed actress was glowing in this peach Patiala salwar suit with statement earrings. A bit of colour on the lips would have elevated this look further, no?
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Lara Dutta:
The former beauty queen was seen in her own creation at a recent event. Even though we are no big fans of the saree itself, we have featured her for attempting something desi. Her statement earring and side-plait need a tiny bindi, don’t you think?
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