Equal credit to Yogi for UP but other wins are all about Modi’s popularity. BJP’s in a sweet spot
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Equal credit to Yogi for UP but other wins are all about Modi’s popularity. BJP’s in a sweet spot

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BJP’s resounding victory in four states is testimony to PM Modi’s undiminished popularity. While both Modi and Yogi Adityanath should get credit for UP, it’s all Modi elsewhere. With Yogi as a new mass leader and vote-catcher, and Amit Shah as master strategist, BJP is in a very sweet spot.

AAP is now ‘change’ party but replicating ‘Delhi model’ in Punjab won’t be easy. Eyes on Gujarat

AAP’ victory in Punjab marks a fundamental shift in national politics. It has risen as India’s ‘change’ party. Credit goes to Arvind Kejriwal’s sharp political acumen. Replicating ‘Delhi model’ in Punjab is, however, easier said than done. Bhagwant Mann has his task cut out. Now, await Kejriwal’s moves in Gujarat.

Congress can’t wait for more failures to see it faces existential crisis. People looking beyond it

Congress’ drubbing in assembly polls is unsurprising. Writing on the wall was clear since the day the Gandhis ousted Capt. Amarinder Singh in Punjab. How many more failures does Congress need to realise it’s facing an existential crisis? AAP’s rise in Punjab isn’t a fluke. People are looking beyond Congress.