Santosh Joy Citizen Matters

How regularisation of irregular colonies fell flat on its face as a poll issue in Delhi

February 6, 2020 Santosh Joy

Both AAP and BJP had initially claimed credits for initiating steps to regularise 1,734 illegal colonies in Delhi. However as elections drew near, the ruling party laid greater emphasis on its performance in health, education and women’s safety. The BJP’s plan to leverage the issue also came a cropper.

Regularisation of Delhi colonies: While AAP, BJP fight for honours, residents keep fingers crossed

November 18, 2019 Santosh Joy

The Union Cabinet recently approved the state government’s proposal to give ownership rights to those living in 1,797 unauthorised colonies in the Delhi-NCT area. While usual political rhetoric by parties continues, what really lies ahead?

Delhi just got three new mayors, but can they change anything for the city?

April 30, 2019 Santosh Joy

Amid the din of the Lok Sabha election campaigns, Delhi witnessed a silent but significant change of baton at the post of three mayors of the South, East and North municipal corporations. However, given the power dynamics in the capital, the road ahead for city administration under the new leaders hardly looks promising.