elec t i o n 2 0 1 4 24 Modi’s March The upcoming general election is fast becoming a Modi rather than a BJP show. Veterans like L.K. Advani and Jaswant Singh have been sidelined, and the Gujarat strongman is proceeding with ruthless precision. Plus, a column by Neena Vyas. 32 media campa ign Going All Out 34 va ranas i Battleground 2014 38 interview Prithviraj Chavan 40 meerut Nagma on the Campaign Trail 42 column Vrinda Gopinath current affa i r s 10 That Nepal Border Unguarded, the border with Nepal has become a gateway for terror and crime 20 column Kumar Ketkar features 56 Spring Jousting Anandpur Sahib is drenched in the colours of Hola Mohalla, as skilful gatkas stun and eyes strain after the dust of a polo chukker. A photofeature. 60 profile Gaggan Anand 62 cinema Sunny Days Are Here
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