Series: Lok Sabah Elections 2014 Archives

Governance

D B Chandre Gowda: Out from the game?

March 5, 2014 Vivek Vaidyanathan

He represented Bengaluru North in the last Lok Sabha. An experienced politician perceived as clean, Chandregowda is not in the limelight anymore.

Why the right kind of people should be put in law-making positions

March 3, 2014 Josephine Joseph

The Cabinet’s act of quickly passing an ordinance that allowed convicted and jailed MPs and MLAs to contest the election is an example of what can happen if we don’t elect right breed of leaders.

Governance

Five-time MP eyes B’lore South for the 6th time

February 25, 2014 Vivek Vaidyanathan

86% attendance. 42 debates. 222 questions. What else does the Bangalore South MP have to his credit?

Governance

Check what your MP has done: D B Chandregowda, Bangalore North

February 19, 2014 News Desk

Here’s what Bangalore North MP D B Chandregowda did, using his MPLADS funds. Review it, give us feedback!

MPLAD:Yet another top-down approach

February 14, 2014 T R Raghunandan

MP’s local area development fund is executed by district authorities, but the works are chosen by the MP himself. This is in contrast with power to local self-governance model advocated in 74th amendment.

Governance

Check what your MP has done: P C Mohan, Bangalore Central

February 13, 2014 News Desk

You voted him as your representative, in 2009. Have you reviewed the works funded by him in your constituency? Here’s what Bangalore Central MP P C Mohan did, using his MPLADS funds.

Civic

Check what your MP has done: Ananth Kumar, Bangalore South

February 13, 2014 News Desk

You voted them as your representative, in 2009. If you haven’t already, it’s time to review their work. Here’s what Bangalore South MP Ananth Kumar did, using his MPLAD funds.