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If one of the parameters’ of a “developed” nation is the level of spin its citizens’ are exposed to ….. then India has arrived.<\/p>\n

“India Shining” screams the BJP – spending my tax money on a comprehensive advertising campaign across all media. And soon we repeat it enough that it becomes the truth. Is it the truth? partially. There are people, sectors and segements that are doing well. They are people, sectors and segments that are doing abysmally.<\/p>\n

as i blog i watch the Big Fight on NDTV. Two masters of spin face off – Arun Jaitley of the BJP and Kapil Sibal of the Congress. Brilliant one liners. A complete command on language, nature and form of debate. The ability to focus numbers as political statements. And the projection of a “you can trust in me” image.<\/p>\n

Reminds me of Kaa’s song in Disney’s Jungle book<\/a> – as he tries to mesmerize Mowgli – before eating him.<\/p>\n

\nTrust in me, just in me
\nShut your eyes and trust in me
\nYou can sleep safe and sound
\nKnowing I am around<\/p>\n

Slip into silent slumber
\nSail on a silver mist
\nSlowly and surely your senses
\nWill cease to resist<\/p>\n

Trust in me, just in me
\nShut your eyes and trust in me<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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