The world's largest democracy or the world's largest hoax, India means different things to different people.

Shobha warrier gives us a better picture on how are things on the ground:

Now that the assembly election dates for West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, Pondicherry and Tamil Nadu have been announced, I have started visualising the arrogant, supercilious and aloof politicians suddenly transforming themselves into friendly and smiling folk. I see them coming down from their high pedestals with folded hands, walking through dirty lanes, talking to the unkempt people and lifting the unwashed children with running noses.

Read her complete post here.