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HomeAuthorsArjun Rajan

Articles by Arjun Rajan

About Arjun Rajan
Arjun Rajan was a Research Associate at Citizen Matters.
Governance

Mumbai N-W candidates: Son of the soil, former Mumbai North MP and UP MLA seek votes from diverse base

April 28, 2019 Arjun Rajan

Mumbai North West constituency has a large voter base of diverse demography. As Mumbai goes to the polls, incumbent Shiv Sena MP and four-time MLA Gajanan Kirtikar takes on former MP (Mumbai North constituency) Sanjay Nirupam, and the sitting MLA (SP) of UP’s Saidpur Assembly constituency. Know more about all candidates here.

Governance

Mumbai North Central candidates: Two daughters with a legacy face off again in diverse constituency

April 27, 2019 Arjun Rajan

Mumbai North Central has a record of having dismal voter turnout. As the constituency witnesses a repeat battle between sitting BJP MP Poonam Mahajan and Priya Dutt of the INC, will anything change this time?

Governance

Poonam Mahajan, Mumbai North Central: Sharp in attacks on opposition, not nearly as much in debates

April 27, 2019 Arjun Rajan

Sitting MP Poonam Mahajan of the BJP will look to extend her term in the Mumbai North Central constituency as she takes on Priya Dutt of the INC.

Governance

All about Mumbai North candidates: Controversial sitting MP faces actor Urmila Matondkar

April 26, 2019 Arjun Rajan

Mumbai North constituency has seen the BJP and INC come to power twice each in the past four terms. In 2004 it had witnessed veteran BJP leader Ram Naik lose to Bollywood actor and INC candidate Govinda. The INC are trying to use that same formula, as they field former Bollywood actor Urmila Matondkar against incumbent BJP MP Gopal Shetty.

Governance

Gopal Shetty, Mumbai North: Mired in corruption charges and controversies, MP seeks another term

April 26, 2019 Arjun Rajan

Despite a perfect attendance record in Parliament, participation in several debates and private member bills to his credit, the term of the MP has been tarnished by corruption charges and controversies. He has nine pending criminal cases.

Governance

Do cities matter? What BJP, INC and CPI(M) manifestos say on urban issues

April 23, 2019 Arjun Rajan

From devolution of powers to local bodies, to the formation of National Urban Mobility Mission, to the creation of a separate Ministry for Water; what all are the promises made by political parties regarding urban issues in their manifestos ?

Governance

Ahmedabad East MP Candidates: It’s Patidar vs Patidar in constituency with strong demand for reservations

April 22, 2019 Arjun Rajan

Ahmedabad East constituency has been a BJP stronghold for several terms. This election, as incumbent MP Paresh Rawal backs off, both BJP and INC have fielded candidates from the Patidar community, in the wake of continuing demand and agitation for reservations for them.

Governance

Ahmedabad West MP candidates: Veteran Rajya Sabha member takes on incumbent two time MP

April 22, 2019 Arjun Rajan

The Ahmedabad West constituency was formed in 2008 following the delimitation exercise. BJP’s Kirit P Solanki was elected in both Lok Sabha elections since its creation and will be seeking a third term on April 23rd. Check out who the rival candidates are in the upcoming election.

Governance

Dr Kirit P Solanki, Ahmedabad West: Active parliamentarian, vocal on development issues, seeks third term

April 21, 2019 Arjun Rajan

Dr Kirit P Solanki, MP of Ahmedabad West since 2009, has a very impressive record of attendance and participation in debates, He introduced 37 private member bills, which is the second highest by any MP in the 16th Lok Sabha.

Governance

Paresh Rawal, Ahmedabad East: Actor MP who courted more controversy than appreciation

April 21, 2019 Arjun Rajan

Paresh Rawal has played several iconic roles in both mainstream and parallel cinema. But as the MP from Ahmedabad East, his performance leaves a lot to be desired. He had a dismal attendance and participation record in Parliament.

Education

Facts you need to know before you plunge into the reservation debate

January 18, 2019 Arjun Rajan

Parliament nod to the Constitutional amendment providing 10 percent reservation to economically weaker sections has predictably stirred a hornet’s nest. But how much do you really know about how the system of quotas works and how the latest move will change the math?

Waste Management

Plastic waste in roads: Is that the solution cities must consider?

December 13, 2018 Arjun Rajan

Roads made out of plastic waste have been touted as a solution to the mounting plastic crisis in the country. What has been the experience of Indian states and cities with this approach so far? And what are the primary challenges?

Commute

What will it take for our city bus systems to keep fares low and still curtail losses?

November 13, 2018 Arjun Rajan

Most public bus units in our cities have run into huge losses. Yet, fare increase would make buses unaffordable for the ones who need them the most. Can the state step in and find a way for them to be accessible as well as economically viable?


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