ON A MISTY Monday morning while the rest of the New Delhi citizens were digesting the news of President’s Rule which ended the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stalemate, AAP’s Delhi office was vibrantly busy crunching statistics to analyse why the pre-poll opinions—that predicted a majority for AAP—was not realised. However, despite the ironic win (former Chief Minister Shiela Dixit had once asked, “Arvind Kejriwal, who?” in jest, she lost to him by a margin of 32,000 votes), AAP is not ready to rest on its laurels. When the BJP decided not to form the government, following which AAP leaders met Delhi Lieutenant-Governor Najeeb Jung and sought 10 days time during which time AAP held a series of referendums to know from the people whether or not they should form a minority government. And the public spoke, and finally AAP is ready to assume its place in the Delhi political scene.

However it seems that in this recent state results the biggest winner is democracy; voters have made onlookers question the adage of big fish eating small fish. In fact, Kejriwal’s win makes us question the concept of big and small. Often we are led to believe that big is a matter of financial and muscle power. Now, a party with the broom as its symbol has brushed all such ideas aside to show that power stems from clear conscience and honest intentions.

We spent a chunk of our time talking about the recently-concluded elections with the pioneer on our cover pages. (Retired) Justice Leila Seth was the first woman Judge in the Delhi High Court and the first woman to become a Chief Justice. Whether it was granting women equal property rights or overseeing IT Laws, she has always been led by integrity. That, she asserts, is the cornerstone for every profession.

As for the rest of the issue, there’s plenty more to whet your appetite—expect a surprise from Marryam Reshii. Do send in your wishes, aspirations, and hopes for the year. What changes do you wish to see in the magazine? What changes do you predict in this country that we call home? Have a happy new year everyone!