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Is BJP contesting as an incumbent party in most states?
These electoral victories in the past meant that now the BJP is contesting as an incumbent party in most states. In these elections, voters are evaluating and scrutinising the BJP state governments based on their performances and whether they have fulfilled people’s expectations.
Why is BJP’s performance in retaining States so bad?
While the specifics of political dynamics vary in each state, four common factors seem to underline the BJP’s underwhelming performance in retaining the states. First, the BJP’s over-reliance on Narendra Modi and Amit Shah to win elections is costing it.
Can a non-BJP government be installed in a largely tribal state?
With the support of a few other parties that are opposed to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), a non-BJP government will be installed in this largely tribal state. A few months ago, BJP ceded Maharashtra, despite a slew of dirty tricks to retain power.
Why are people disenchanted with the BJP?
The chief reason for increasing disillusionment with the BJP at the state level is that it has been singularly incapable of addressing and resolving some of the most pressing economic problems that people are facing.
What led to BJP’s 2014 victory in Jharkhand?
The BJP’s electoral success in Haryana, Maharashtra, and Jharkhand in 2014 was attributed to a successful consolidation of non-dominant social groups. For instance, in Jharkhand, a consolidation of ‘upper castes’ and OBC voters led to the party’s victory in 2014.
After winning the assembly election, the BJP appointed chief ministers from non-dominant social communities all three states. Manohar Lal Khattar, a Punjabi Khatri, and Devendra Fadnavis, a Brahmin, became CMs in Haryana and Maharashtra.