THE HINDU (19.09.2024) EDITORIAL ANALYSIS

THE HINDU (19.09.
2024) EDITORIAL ANALYSIS
Party on the move

AAP’s Arvind Kejriwal continues to surprise, also outlining his political ambitions
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) continues to intrigue its supporters and opponents alike, but one aspect
that has now become predictable about its leader Arvind Kejriwal is his infinite capacity to create a
spectacle. In the latest development, Mr. Kejriwal has resigned from the post of Delhi Chief Minister,
choosing AAP Minister Atishi as his replacement. Ms. Atishi has been handling a heavy basket of
portfolios during Mr. Kejriwal’s long imprisonment on corruption charges. Mr. Kejriwal remained the
Chief Minister during his incarceration, setting a new precedent and reinforcing his aura of defiance,
but resigned after securing bail from the Supreme Court. Mr. Kejriwal had been cornered by central
agencies on the grounds of investigating corruption — conduct that the Court has frowned upon. With
his sudden move, and at a time of his choosing, Mr. Kejriwal is now trying to reset the course of politics
in Delhi and beyond, and turn the tables on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In Delhi, the BJP has
swept the last three Lok Sabha elections while AAP has won nearly all seats in two Assembly elections,
indicating an overlapping political base that swings between the two parties. AAP has metamorphosed
into a political party from being an anti-corruption campaign, and the BJP hopes to slow it down in the
election, on grounds of its involvement in a serious corruption case.
Mr. Kejriwal’s claim to be incorruptible is what has helped his dramatic rise in politics, but he also
realises that votes are influenced more by delivery of affordable or free services. The BJP’s strategy
for Delhi involves undermining AAP’s anti-corruption claims, and restricting its government’s capacity
to deliver the slew of welfare schemes that it runs. Mr. Kejriwal’s bail conditions limit his powers, and
a fully empowered Chief Minister could mobilise a welfare crescendo ahead of the election, due in
February. AAP also wants to advance the election and club it with the Maharashtra poll in November.
As a stand-alone election, the BJP can give its undivided attention to Delhi, a situation that AAP wants
to avoid. Ms. Atishi, Delhi’s third woman Chief Minister, has her own standing as an administrator,
but has chosen to play second fiddle to her leader, by declaring that she would be just a place-holder
until the party wins and Mr. Kejriwal returns. Mr. Kejriwal, meanwhile, has bigger plans to play a
national role and climb up as the leader in what is now a crowded Opposition camp.
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MEANINGS OF DIFFICULT WORDS AND THEIR USAGE
1. Intrigue (V): Arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate. [ త ల ఆస ం ట]

Syn: Interest, Fascinate, Attract, Alluring
Ant: Boring, Unexciting, Unstimulating
Eg: The novelty of the situation intrigued him.
2. Predictable (Adj): Able to be foretold in advance. [ ం ఉ ంచద న]

Syn: Anticipated, Foreseeable, Calculable, Expected
Ant: Improbable, Unexpected, Unforeseen
Eg: New technology allows predictable weather forecasting.
3. Spectacle (N): A visually striking performance. [దృశ ం]

Syn: Display, Show, Performance, Exhibition
Ant: Expectation, Normality, Ordinariness
Eg: It was a spectacle not to be missed.
4. Aura (N): A subtle sensory stimulus. [ వన]

Syn: Feeling, Mood, Atmosphere, Scent
Ant: Void, Nihility, Blankness, Nothingness
Eg: In most cases, there is no aura stage, the attack starts with the headache.
5. Defiance (N): Open resistance. [ రం]

Syn: Resistance, Confrontation, Opposition
Ant: Calm, Harmony, Love, Peace
Eg: The demonstration is a pointless act of defiance against the govt.
6. Frown (V): To bring your eye brows together, showing that you are annoyed, sad, and
worried. [ ఖం ం ]
Syn: Glare, Glower, Grimace, Pout
Ant: Grin, Smile, Approve, Condone
Eg: She frowned at me, clearly annoyed.
7. Swing (V): To move back and forth. [ఊ ట]

Syn: Curve, Dangle, Flap, Hang.
Ant: Be still, stabilize, Stay
Eg: The monkeys were swinging from branch to branch high up in the trees.
8. Crescendo (N): Increase in loudness or intensity. [ప క ]

Syn: Escalation, Upsurge, Apex, Ascension
Ant: Base. Bottom, Decline, Nadir
Eg: The crescendo of noise was continuous.
IDIOMS AND PHRASES:
1. Set a new precedent: To set an example of rule to be followed.

Eg: He set a new precedent by having the chaplain lead in the academic procession.
2. On the move: To be physically active.

Eg: I’ve been on the move all day and I’m really tired.
3. Turn the tables: To change from being in a weaker position to being in a stronger position.
Eg: She turned the tables on her rival with allegations of corruption.
4. The slew of: A large amount of number.

Eg: He has written a slew of books.
5. Play second fiddle: Have a subordinate role to play

Eg: I’m not prepared to play second fiddle to Christina any more – I’m looking for another job.
PARAPHRASING OF THE EDITORIAL IN SIMPLE LANGUAGE
Arvind Kejriwal, leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has once again surprised both his supporters
and opponents by resigning as Delhi Chief Minister after securing bail in a corruption case. During his
imprisonment, AAP Minister Atishi handled many of his portfolios, and now she has been appointed
as the new Chief Minister. However, Atishi has made it clear that she is only a placeholder until
Kejriwal’s return, showing his continued dominance in the party. This move allows Kejriwal to reshape
the political landscape in Delhi and beyond, while signaling his ambitions for a national role.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and AAP have an overlapping voter base in Delhi, with AAP winning
the Assembly elections and BJP sweeping the Lok Sabha elections. BJP’s current strategy focuses on
weakening AAP by undermining its anti-corruption stance, especially in light of Kejriwal’s corruption
case. The BJP also seeks to limit AAP’s ability to implement its popular welfare schemes ahead of the
elections, as these services have been key to AAP’s electoral success.
Kejriwal’s strategy involves advancing the Delhi Assembly elections to align with the Maharashtra
polls in November, which would prevent the BJP from giving its undivided attention to Delhi.
Meanwhile, Kejriwal is also preparing to play a bigger role in national politics, positioning himself in
an increasingly crowded opposition camp. AAP has evolved from an anti-corruption campaign to a
political force, and Kejriwal’s moves reflect his understanding of the political landscape as he seeks to
expand AAP’s influence beyond Delhi.
MATCH THE FOLLOWING:
1) Intrigue a) Upsurge
2) Frown b) Dangle
3) Crescendo c) Confrontation
4) Swing d) Alluring
5) Defiance e) Pout
Key: 1-d, 2-e, 3-a, 4-b, 5-c.

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THE HINDU (19.09.

2024) EDITORIAL ANALYSIS

Party on the move

1. Intrigue (V): Arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate. [ త ల ఆస ం ట]

2. Predictable (Adj): Able to be foretold in advance. [ ం ఉ ంచద న]

3. Spectacle (N): A visually striking performance. [దృశ ం]

4. Aura (N): A subtle sensory stimulus. [ వన]

5. Defiance (N): Open resistance. [ రం]

7. Swing (V): To move back and forth. [ఊ ట]

8. Crescendo (N): Increase in loudness or intensity. [ప క ]

1. Set a new precedent: To set an example of rule to be followed.

2. On the move: To be physically active.

4. The slew of: A large amount of number.

5. Play second fiddle: Have a subordinate role to play

PARAPHRASING OF THE EDITORIAL IN SIMPLE LANGUAGE

Key: 1-d, 2-e, 3-a, 4-b, 5-c.

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