Personality, new criteria for getting poll ticket

IANS

National,Politics

Wed, 19 Nov 2008: 

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) Besides following party principles and being loyal to his party, what can get a person a ticket to fight elections? The candidate's overall personality.

 

A senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader recently revealed the 'secret'. Candidly speaking, he said that in today's electio what matters is the personality of the leader, both in terms of physical appearance and image.

 

 

He even gave the example of BJP MP Navjot Singh Sidhu, who is known for his sharp comments and vibrant personality.

 

 

It seems in the times to come, the candidates will have to spend more time grooming themselves than their constituency!