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C.R.E.W. #CivicallyReEngagedWomen @crewomen

23 days ago

@nettermike 👏 Well said! Keep in mind politicians these days are entertainers. They have no idea about what they are talking about. They are only interested in what’s going to benefit themselves. It’s no longer about servicing the #electorates. It’s all about the Benjamin. #narcissists

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विजय बैंसला | Vijay Bainsla 🇮🇳

@VijaySBainsla

3 months ago

On the occasion of World Water Day let's look at how we fare in #Rajasthan and how potentially water will impact #governance, #electorates and #voting patterns in the near future. Rajasthan’s groundwater story is sharply divided zone-wise. In Western Rajasthan (Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bikaner, Jodhpur), water availability is extremely low, stored deep and often fossil in nature; quality is poor due to salinity and fluoride, making it largely unfit for drinking or irrigation. In contrast, the canal-fed North-West (Ganganagar, Hanumangarh) has relatively better availability due to Indira Gandhi Canal recharge, but faces waterlogging and salinity from over-irrigation. Here, the issue is not scarcity but inefficient use. Eastern Rajasthan (Jaipur, Alwar, Karauli, Bharatpur, Dausa) has moderate groundwater availability but is heavily over-exploited due to intensive agriculture and urban demand. Water quality is deteriorating with fluoride and nitrate contamination (making bones extremely brittle). South Rajasthan (Udaipur, Banswara, Dungarpur, Kota) remains relatively better with moderate recharge and good quality water, though aquifers are shallow and fragile. Meanwhile, Central Rajasthan (Nagaur, Pali, Ajmer, Sikar) faces severe depletion and poor quality due to fluoride and industrial pollution, making both drinking and irrigation increasingly difficult. Across the state, nearly 70% of blocks are over-exploited, with agriculture consuming about 85% of groundwater. The core issues are excessive extraction driven by free power and borewell expansion, crop mismatch (water-intensive crops in arid zones), weak recharge systems, and rising contamination (fluoride, salinity, nitrate, even uranium in some pockets). Rajasthan is not just water-scarce - it is structurally mismanaging a limited resource. The solution lies in a combined strategy: reduce demand by shifting to low-water crops and #reforming_power_subsidies; massively scale #recharge through traditional and modern structures; improve irrigation efficiency via drip and sprinkler systems; shift drinking water dependence toward surface sources like canals and dams; address quality through treatment and blending; and enforce governance reforms such as restricting borewells in dark zones and adopting aquifer-based planning. Without these steps, Rajasthan risks a full-scale water and agricultural crisis within the next decade. Rising water crisis is emerging as a decisive political issue in Rajasthan, increasingly shaping voting behavior beyond caste and party lines. In water-stressed regions, voters are prioritizing reliable drinking water and irrigation, rewarding leaders who deliver visible solutions and punishing those who fail. As groundwater declines and shortages intensify, water security is directly influencing #farmer_sentiment, #Urban_satisfaction, and overall electoral outcomes, making it a key factor in government formation. It seems Water Wars are here for good, and those who know how to cure politically parched throats may eventually end up quenching their thirst for votes, even a 7th standard child knows 70% of all voter body is pure water. My final take - Water is evolving into a “universal issue” in Rajasthan that can override identity politics, intensify anti-incumbency, and reward governance-driven campaigns. #worldwaterday #Rajasthan #water #politics #mindbenders

VijaySBainsla's tweet photo. On the occasion of World Water Day let's look at how we fare in #Rajasthan and how potentially water will impact #governance, #electorates and #voting patterns in the near future.

Rajasthan’s groundwater story is sharply divided zone-wise. In Western Rajasthan (Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bikaner, Jodhpur), water availability is extremely low, stored deep and often fossil in nature; quality is poor due to salinity and fluoride, making it largely unfit for drinking or irrigation. In contrast, the canal-fed North-West (Ganganagar, Hanumangarh) has relatively better availability due to Indira Gandhi Canal recharge, but faces waterlogging and salinity from over-irrigation. Here, the issue is not scarcity but inefficient use.
Eastern Rajasthan (Jaipur, Alwar, Karauli, Bharatpur, Dausa) has moderate groundwater availability but is heavily over-exploited due to intensive agriculture and urban demand. Water quality is deteriorating with fluoride and nitrate contamination (making bones extremely brittle). South Rajasthan (Udaipur, Banswara, Dungarpur, Kota) remains relatively better with moderate recharge and good quality water, though aquifers are shallow and fragile. Meanwhile, Central Rajasthan (Nagaur, Pali, Ajmer, Sikar) faces severe depletion and poor quality due to fluoride and industrial pollution, making both drinking and irrigation increasingly difficult.

Across the state, nearly 70% of blocks are over-exploited, with agriculture consuming about 85% of groundwater. The core issues are excessive extraction driven by free power and borewell expansion, crop mismatch (water-intensive crops in arid zones), weak recharge systems, and rising contamination (fluoride, salinity, nitrate, even uranium in some pockets). Rajasthan is not just water-scarce - it is structurally mismanaging a limited resource.
The solution lies in a combined strategy: reduce demand by shifting to low-water crops and #reforming_power_subsidies; massively scale #recharge through traditional and modern structures; improve irrigation efficiency via drip and sprinkler systems; shift drinking water dependence toward surface sources like canals and dams; address quality through treatment and blending; and enforce governance reforms such as restricting borewells in dark zones and adopting aquifer-based planning. Without these steps, Rajasthan risks a full-scale water and agricultural crisis within the next decade.

Rising water crisis is emerging as a decisive political issue in Rajasthan, increasingly shaping voting behavior beyond caste and party lines. In water-stressed regions, voters are prioritizing reliable drinking water and irrigation, rewarding leaders who deliver visible solutions and punishing those who fail. As groundwater declines and shortages intensify, water security is directly influencing #farmer_sentiment, #Urban_satisfaction, and overall electoral outcomes, making it a key factor in government formation.

It seems Water Wars are here for good, and those who know how to cure politically parched throats may eventually end up quenching their thirst for votes, even a 7th standard child knows 70% of all voter body is pure water.

My final take - Water is evolving into a “universal issue” in Rajasthan that can override identity politics, intensify anti-incumbency, and reward governance-driven campaigns.

#worldwaterday
#Rajasthan #water #politics #mindbenders

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Dr. Sujinder Singh @SanghaDr

over 1 year ago

In #Sikh #history @J_SriAkalTakht + #SinghSahibans 've sovereign #moral #ethical & #spiritual authority & role in adjudicating misconducts of the #leadership as per #SikhReligiousCodeOfConduct But for the political aspects in #democracy arbiters r #electorates @Akali_Dal_

Dr. Sujinder Singh @SanghaDr

over 1 year ago

@SGPCAmritsar @J_SriAkalTakht @J_Harpreetsingh ...the #SinghSahibans should resolve the current #Sikh #Panthic issues speedily relating to the #leadership of @Akali_Dal_ so that #SikhPanthic #political discourse can resume and, a representative narrative can develop

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Rising Kashmir

@RisingKashmir

almost 2 years ago

Enthusiastic #participation from #electorates marks the #homevoting in #Kishtwar @ceo_UTJK @DICKishtwar @dckishtwar https://t.co/YlxxzcvwEJ

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Rising Kashmir

@RisingKashmir

about 2 years ago

17,37,865 lakh #electorates to cast their ballot in 2,103 polling booths across #Baramulla PC https://t.co/EBhAetKFKW

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Disgruntled! @IrishGovShills

about 2 years ago

@PeterPaulGuy #KILDARE #Ireland omg!! This is the type of lunatic wanting OUR votes!!? @BernardDurkanTD His attitude to the #electorates concerns on illegal immigration is outrageous! Not 1 vote! 😡 Share, share over ALL platforms.

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Rising Kashmir

@RisingKashmir

about 2 years ago

#Srinagar PC all set to go for polls on #May13; 17,47,810 lakh #electorates #eligible to vote https://t.co/k4gGcWH8k0

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Valerie Bossman-Quarshie For Bunhill 2026+4yrs @ValerieABossman

over 2 years ago

@Zero_4 👋🏼👆🏾💯🌹 #GeneralElectionN0W 🤞🏾the #tories are going to leave the #UK with even more #BrokenGovernmentServices We'll be all barefoot... literally left with nothing. Why are they not working with the #LabourParty ... #electorates deserve a better voting system, were #VotingMatter

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Valerie Bossman-Quarshie For Bunhill 2026+4yrs @ValerieABossman

over 2 years ago

.@CllrAzharAli #RepresentationMatters thank you for stepping forward to be the parliamentary candidate in this crucial #RochdaleByElection Well done to #LabourParty members for selecting you & nw the #electorates will have the chance to vote for a positive change & for hope🤞🏾🌹

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Mad Man @ConnedAgain

over 2 years ago

If #Voice #Referendum enjoyed #Universal #Support within @AustralianLabor #Labor why did #Voters in #Ministers #Electorates #Desert them & #VoteNO @BowenChris @LindaBurney Looks distinctly like many #NO's were cast against #Inept #Delusional #Misguided #Government All #Muppets

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Mad Man @ConnedAgain

over 2 years ago

If #Voice #Referendum enjoyed #Universal #Support within @AustralianLabor #Labor why did #Voters in #Ministers #Electorates #Desert them & #VoteNO @LindaBurneyMP Looks distinctly like many #NO #Votes were cast against #Inept #Delusional #Misguided #Government Total #Muppets

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Political Studies Review @PolStudiesRev

almost 3 years ago

The book "is novel in its attempt of analysing the potential of emotions in mobilising #electorates, implying the creation of an emotive majority (...) for generating a particular political landscape in #India." 👉More: https://t.co/aOtH7zJYfJ @SanaShah65 @PolStudiesAssoc

PolStudiesRev's tweet photo. The book "is novel in its attempt of analysing the potential of emotions in mobilising #electorates, implying the creation of an emotive majority (...) for generating a particular political landscape in #India."

👉More: https://t.co/aOtH7zJYfJ

@SanaShah65 @PolStudiesAssoc https://t.co/bOQCtrz4jI

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Economic Times

@EconomicTimes

almost 3 years ago

"... #electorates often distinguish between #Parliament and #StateAssembly #elections in their own way" #OneNationOneElection #OneNationOnePoll #ElectionsWithET https://t.co/9GVZ0VuLOu

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News Ghana @news_ghana

about 3 years ago

Open Letter to the rest of the Citizenry of Ghana #FeaturedArticles #AssinNorthConstituency #Electorates #joinme https://t.co/W1ROaeiGya

news_ghana's tweet photo. Open Letter to the rest of the Citizenry of Ghana #FeaturedArticles #AssinNorthConstituency #Electorates #joinme https://t.co/W1ROaeiGya https://t.co/N6pXUBhXwZ

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Dr. Lynne De Weaver @L_DeWeaver

about 3 years ago

Exactly right! In fact, I hope we get more #Independents elected because they represent their #Electorates, not #lobbyists & that’s how #Democracy should work!

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Africa Youth Democratic Party @Africa_YDP

over 3 years ago

Dear Nigerians, I would like congratulate you untiringly for the massively unanimous support of your votes. This has shredded these mindset: ●that #electorates are the speaking voice of the polity. ●Reverses the ills and errors of African Politics.

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The Statesman

@TheStatesmanLtd

over 3 years ago

Countdown has begun for the #Meghalaya #Assembly #polls, which will see over 21 lakh #electorates will decide the fate of 369 candidates. Polling will held at 3,419 polling stations across 59 Assembly #constituencies in the state. Voting started at 7am & will continue till 4pm.

TheStatesmanLtd's tweet photo. Countdown has begun for the #Meghalaya #Assembly #polls, which will see over 21 lakh #electorates will decide the fate of 369 candidates. Polling will held at 3,419 polling stations across 59 Assembly #constituencies in the state. Voting started at 7am & will continue till 4pm. https://t.co/IET9b9crpK

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Kernow Life

@Kernow_Life

over 3 years ago · Perran Downs

@Keir_Starmer @AnasSarwar It's what the tide brings in that's a problem & also what it leaves behind when it recedes. All consecutive Parties in power & opposition have done, is play Self Righteous #Political #Monopoly with the #Scotlands #Electorates #Taxpayers #funds. All parties need a #Purge/#Reset

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