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    NDTV.com

    Saturday, February 3, 2007 (Mumbai):

    People power wins in Mumbai
    It's probably the best example of democracy at work since a people's candidate has become the people's representative.

    Adolf D'Souza was nominated by the citizens of Juhu and contested as an independent.

    But unlike other independents, he had help, that made his victory that much easier and cost him just Rs 70,000.

    "It's a victory for the people," said Adolf D'souza, Corporator.

    D'souza will not have to work alone. Before making any decision, he will have to consult 37 other local representatives like he did in the clean up of Mumbai's famous Juhu beach.

    What makes his victory that much more important is that his campaign was an experiment in participative democracy where people have a direct say in bringing about the change they want and elect the person who will make it happen.

    "This is the beginning of a revolution where people are participating the elections. This is just a taste of things to come," said Asok Pandit, Filmmaker.

    All that Adolf D'Souza now hopes is that this collective effort will change the quality of governance and therefore the quality of our lives.