This refers to A K Bhattacharya's column "Good politics, bad economics (New Delhi Diary, January 8). We need to understand that even though the intention of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is to safeguard the common man's interest, it is ultimately a political party desperately seeking more voters. The decision to provide free water and subsidise electricity has helped Arvind Kejriwal and his crew to garner more followers. Kejriwal is, at the moment, battling his conversion from an activist to an administrator. It is essential for both his party and for him to stay in the limelight till the upcoming general elections. The promise of a clean government alone won't enable him to stay in power and deliver the promises he made during the polls. After all, if freebies can flow in Tamil Nadu, then what is wrong in emulating this seasoned tactic in New Delhi.
Vivek Mathai, Alappuzha
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