Kumar Vishwas

http://www.news18.com/news/politics/aap-no-longer-the-party-we-founded-but-not-damaged-beyond-repair-kumar-vishwas-1562923.html

In this interview, Kumar Vishwas comes across as measured, as opposed to the interview with NDTV, although he makes some controversial statements. Of late Arvind Kejriwal has ceased to make bombastic and ridiculous statements calling out PM Narendra Modi. It didn't work in his favour. It rubbed well meaning people the wrong way. Since then he has taken a heads down get the work done approach which hopefully helps the party at the next election. But internal rife seems to be simmering. People have to realize they do not have to like a person in order to work with them. When it comes to work, put personality conflicts aside and focus on the task on hand. If Kumar Vishwas feels he has been jerked around, he needs to be told why.

AAP members should read Animal Farm

Plea to AAP: Make Animal Farm by George Orwell required reading by ALL members. (translated into the different languages spoken by members) The guiding principle should be equal opportunity for ALL. Work for it and reap the benefits. People should earn points for their accomplishments which gives them a leg up. But, not everyone is Equal. That is reality. It exists but is not accepted. The less equal are constantly criticizing the More Equal. Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav considered themselves More Equal, while the leadership considered them Less than More Equal. They dissented, they could have stood down and stayed with the party and influenced in a non-controversial manner. Instead they apparently forced a show down and were expelled. And so while everyone is Equal, some are more Equal than others. With regards to the continuing saga of Kumar Vishwas, both he and the party have to come to terms on how "More Equal" he is.

Election Commission Setback

The election commission has delivered a setback to the AAM Aadmi Party in Dilli. AAP can either take a defensive approach or outmaneuver this issue proactively with tactical responses. No doubt it is politically motivated. Acknowledge that this is indeed politically motivated without taking names of parties. By all means respond with whatever judicial means available. If it succeeds, great , at the same time work on Plan B.

1. Make full disclosure of what is involved. If the allegation is that the MLA received compensation in lieu of money, disclose the equivalent amount. Come clean.

• Explain why this was done
• If this was done by other parties.
• If this was a procedural issue, then highlight it.
• Details of benefits accrued if any by the MLAs
• Explain how much the by election will cost and whether this is judicious use of the people's money.

2. PR should go on over drive. Highlight AAPs achievements these constituencies
3. Use this opportunity to replace non-performing MLAs. Establish a culture of performance. Use this as a plus point.
4. In the event there is a by election, money will be splurged to buy votes by opposition parties. Do not name names. Gather intelligence that indicates that this is indeed the case. Make general allegations that this is happening without taking names. That it is hoped that people will vote for the common good instead of individual gains. Maybe even state that if people want good governance, then they have to reject corrupt practices.
5. Extol the virtues of Democracy while also addressing the pitfalls. Explain the limitations on the Dilli CM and legislature due to the power vested in the LG. Use this opportunity to expose the inordinate obstacles faced and exhort the people to support AAP in making the LG who is an “appointed” who is opposing the will of the people who voted and elected their representative.

Regards,