Interesting thoughts Raman..I take offense when you referred Poha as worst ever Nashta, that has nothing to do with post. Where are you from? and Why hate Poha for tha poor condition for MP.

I was in MP last December and I see lot of improvements..I drove at least 1200 KMs in MP and I see develoment, a lot has changed in last 8-10 years.

Anupam

hi shantnu
good that u leave mp its not a land of devlopment of young mind
u mised only
…
evry where chutput neta
kiling of mother by son for 4 rs (4.07.10 raj express)
rape and live burning of a 12 yr girl by four boys (11.05.10)
100 of mba and engineering college producing chain snacher and bike chor gang
rest of other on poha shop the worst of ever seen nashta

not last and not the least statment by cm of mp “digvijay singh”
we cant make road it will effect the tyre industry in mp

hope mp should be stated same as like vihar in india

it is not minni mumbai, it is minni vihar

• There is a very strong under-current of dissatisfaction in urban India and amongst youth; The youth are sceptical and will not be swayed unless they to see a serious and credible effort, with high calibre leadership at the helm
• Our strategic road-map is too high-level and will need to be filled in with a lot more detail (e.g. how and when do we expect to get from 70 to 1500)
• Our policies need to be displayed more prominently on the website – even if they are work in progress
• We will need to have a very clear and credible strategy regarding fund-raising so that potential supporters can believe that they are backing a credible and “likely-to-win” team (this perception is very important, as I am sure all of you realise)
• “Feet on the ground” will be/are critical as we build our organisation. How are we hoping to get supporters (not just leaders)? Why would they join FTI? Adharshila will help, I feel but it has been slow so far. Should we be devoting more time to it, I wonder?
• Slides generally do not work well (in most cases). They are not very useful if one needs to rouse an audience; Even if they are used to convey information, brochures/pamphlets may be more helpful.
• A good grasp of the local language is *essential*. This helps in breaking the ice and creating a strong emotional connection which may not happen with English (even though the audience may be well educated and fluent in English)

I would also take this space and opportunity to formally and sincerely thank all FTI members, particularly Ajay and LK without whose support and effort, this would have remained a pipe dream. I am also truly grateful to everyone who contributed and supported in whatever way they could.