Little time left for INDIA bloc to get act together
alliance have left much to be desired on this front. I wonder if the alliance leaders realize that failing to present a clear agenda this time might lead to a larger defeat at the next general elections. Time is not in their favour.
The assembly election results in the Hindi heartland on 3 December astonished political pundits and data analysts alike. The Bharatiya Janata Party’s strategy of sidestepping regional leadership resulted in a resounding success in states where it had lost at the previous assembly elections. Post-Indira Gandhi, the idea that a majority in state elections could be won solely on the Prime Minister’s performance and reputation—bypassing regional figures—had been forgotten.
The electoral outcomes in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan reflect an intriguing trend. Over the past decade, there have been notable instances where voters favoured one party at the state level while aligning with another at the national level. This dynamic was showcased in these three states five years ago when, despite losing in the assembly elections, the saffron party secured 34 out of 36 Lok Sabha seats in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh.
Such patterns resonated across other regions in North and West India, significantly bolstering Modi’s electoral success in May 2019. The BJP aims to not only replicate its past success in securing a majority independently but to also enhance its performance. The new chief ministers might actually benefit the party as there’s no evident disillusionment with them among the public.
Their willingness to adhere to directives from New Delhi remains strong, working in the party’s favour. I wonder if the Congress leadership has fully considered this perspective. They failed to explore a
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