Monthly Archives: January 2007

Q&A with Patwardhan – Congress Candidate from Law College Ward Pune

Posted on January 31, 2007 by Harshad Oak

Had called up the number stated on Dr. Vaijayanti Patwardhan’s election leaflet. Here’s the Q&A with Mr. Sanjiv Patwardhan as regards Congress candidate from Law College Ward, Dr. Vaijayanti Patwardhan’s stand on various local issues -

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Election Voter List Internet Search

Posted on January 29, 2007 by Harshad Oak

* Update Mar 2009 – The post below is from 2007. Please click here for 2009 voter list search links – Pune Voter List Search For India General Elections 2009 * Update Oct 2009 – Voter List Search For Maharashtra … Continue reading →

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BJP+Shiv Sena vs Congress vs NCP?

Posted on January 28, 2007 by Harshad Oak

1st of Feb is poll day for the Pune civic elections. I have been going through manifestos, leaflets and other material provided by candidates in the Law College Ward Pune. However I am still very much a marginal voter.

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Deccan Gymkhana (Ward No 67) and Law College (Ward No 56) Candidates – Open Debate and Discussion

Posted on January 23, 2007 by Harshad Oak

Wards 56 & 67 mohalla committee has set up a platform for candidates contesting the pune corporation elections. Each candidate will be given 5 minutes to outline his/her development plans for his/her ward. place: kamala nehru park date: january 24, … Continue reading →

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Law College Ward No 56 Candidates – Pune Civic Elections 2007

Posted on January 20, 2007 by Harshad Oak

Finally found an official list of candidates for the PMC elections. It’s strange that candidates now have just about 10 days to convince the electorate.

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Bachchan Temple Treks Are Disappointing

Posted on January 10, 2007 by Harshad Oak

I used to think that Amitabh Bachchan was a great role model for Indians. But his regular  treks to temples across India are consistently eroding his stature in my eyes. Ref- Bollywood’s Bachchan walks barefoot to pray India is anyway … Continue reading →

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Pune City Municipal Corporation Elections 2007 – Deccan Gymkhana

Posted on January 1, 2007 by Harshad Oak

Pune Municipal Corporation elections last happened 5 years back, i.e in 2002. I have hardly any memory of that election, because I didn’t quite care back then. Things have changed a lot in 5 years. I not only intend to … Continue reading →

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