About the arrest of MLAs, it hurts because one among is is caught on charges of misconduct. But we have proved we have zero tolerance for such cases.
Controversies surrounding constant spats between Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung and the ruling Aam Admi Party in Delhi seem to have immobilised the state government completely. Deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia speaks to Bula Devi in an interview. Excerpts:
The public perception of AAP is that it is more into controversies than governance. How do you see this?
The AAP doesn’t believe in adjustments unlike other political parties. Governance with adjustments is the norm in other parties, even when it comes to stopping corruption. Since we don’t believe in that, we are termed radical. Adjustment means accepting corruption. We don’t adjust hence we are opposed. This is the crux of the problem. But, we are delivering despite all this opposition. Building or bridge constructions are normally seen as parameters of development of a city. But are health facilities or quality of education in schools and colleges ever seen as criteria or yardsticks of development for a village, city or a society perse? It is strange that we appreciate a politician or an officer’s efforts if he gets bridges and buildings constructed while overlooking the slide in the quality of education. The AAP is trying to change this perception of development. We are working towards a non-corrupt government and delivering on technology, health and education among other things. We have delivered power at cheaper rates and water supply where there was no water. Why should we adjust? Delhi’s voters don’t want us to adjust. The public was tired of the conventional politics of adjustments and that is why they have given us 67 MLAs in an assembly of 70.
When two national political parties, the BJP and the Congress, come together in opposition, how difficult is it for a new party to govern?
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Layers Of Lear
Director Rajat Kapoor and actor Vinay Pathak's ode to Shakespeare is an experience to behold
Loss and Longing
Memories can be painful, but they also make life more meaningful
Suprabhatham Sub Judice
M.S. Subbulakshmi decided the fate of her memorials a long time ago
Fortress of Desire
A performance titled 'A Streetcart Named Desire', featuring Indian and international artists and performers, explored different desires through an unusual act on a full moon night at the Gwalior Fort
Of Hope and Hopelessness
The body appears as light in Payal Kapadia's film
Ruptured Lives
A visit to Bangladesh in 2010 shaped the author's novel, a sensitively sketched tale of migrants' struggles
The Big Book
The Big Book of Odia Literature is a groundbreaking work that provides readers with a comprehensive introduction to the rich and varied literary traditions of Odisha
How to Refuse the Generous Thief
The poet uses all the available arsenal in English to write the most anti-colonial poetry
The Freedom Compartment
#traindiaries is a photo journal shot in the ladies coaches of Mumbai locals. It explores how women engage and familiarise themselves with spaces by building relationships with complete strangers
Love, Up in the Clouds
Manikbabur Megh is an unusual love story about a man falling for a cloud. Amborish Roychoudhury discusses the process of Manikbabu's creation with actor Chandan Sen and director Abhinandan Banerjee
