Many doorways are locked and young faces are scarce in numerous villages across Punjab. 'Why come back?’ asks resident Jai Singh of Khatkar Kalan. ‘What is there for anyone here?’
It is crucial to point out that long-standing issues for the Sikh community do not primarily stem from BJP or its Hindutva agenda. Instead, the wounds are older and more profound.
The migrating men claim that they are being persecuted by the Indian govt due to their Sikh identity. The hope is that they will get asylum on humanitarian grounds.
Just like Phase 3, in this round too, the NDA stands to lose ground due to the sheer number of seats it had won the last time — 39 of the 49 seats, of which the BJP alone had won 32.
India’s defence sector is trying to penetrate the African market. But with China already extending significant influence, India must now play catch-up.
Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?
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