The political landscape of contemporary India reminisces about the post-independence popularity of Nehru when he won two consecutive terms in office. PM Modi is poised to get ahead of the tall figure in Indian politics if he secures the third term. There is a lot of hue and cry in the media regarding the seemingly untenable claim of BJP securing more than four hundred seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha election. Whether BJP achieves its target or not, the pervasive nature of the claim has made every other issue irrelevant from the national discourse that the country faces ranging from ubiquitous poverty to dipping standards of living. While Modi is basking in the glory of past victories, he’s unable to realize the changing dynamics of local politics. A lot has changed since 2019 – around 189 million new voters will cast their vote for the first time, and the recent state elections have created possible hurdles for the smooth sailing of the BJP in the upcoming elections especially in the south.
Cheema holds separate meetings with envoys of Kazakhstan, ItalyIn the bigger scheme of things, the southern states present a unique challenge for the BJP. Traditionally, the BJP’s stronghold has been in the north-western regions of the country, popularly known as Hindi Heartland, with its influence gradually expanding. However, winning a significant number of Lok Sabha seats out of 130 in the southern states........