The BJP’s loss in Jharkhand does not reflect on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popularity. It only underlines the distinction voters have started making between the Lok Sabha and assembly elections. It’s also a message to the BJP that the use of religion or nationalism is not enough to win elections.
Modi skirting NRC a tactical retreat. PM & BJP can’t look to get away by confusing people
PM Modi’s public distancing from the contentious NRC seems only like a tactical retreat. His claim that there has been no discussion on NRC in his government also does not stand a fact-check. The PM and BJP leaders cannot hope to get away by contradicting each other and confusing people.