Is BJP shifting focus to South? PM Modi's smiley message provides a hint
Congress now limited to just two states in the South, BJP is now aligning its focus with southern lines. And with its growing vote share in Telangana despite Congress’ recent victory in the state, the saffron party is shifting its focus towards South.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was upset with the opposition's attempt to draw the “north-south” divide, purely for partisan considerations since Sunday afternoon, sources told TOI.
“It needed to be said and he said it forcefully. A technically sound batsman resorting to a slog sweep to hit the ball for a six,” said a party functionary.
PM Modi on Tuesday criticized opposition parties and their supporters for creating a divisive narrative of «north vs south» in the aftermath of the BJP's success in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh.
He also expressed disapproval of the disparagement of voters in these three states while simultaneously celebrating the Congress's triumph in Telangana.
«Be prepared for many more meltdowns,» PM told opposition.
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The source said it reflects the party’s approach on social media which, after a long period of restraint, was beginning to shift to aggressive gear. “This post of the PM is not out of character. The aggression signals the party’s intent to take on ‘lies and innuendos’ being pushed by Congress and the collaborators. Our
