I am no expert in politics. But, I'm an informed citizen. The general elections 2024 showed that efforts towards making Bharat a 5 trillion dollar economy, building ram mandir at ayodhya, atmanirbhar, multination ties, strong foothold at global stage, etc., and making Bharat a secure, strong nation are not enough for gaining majority (apki baar 400 par). Hon'ble Narendra Modi-led NDA Govt. needs to work on Bharatiya mindset, get them to understand that reforms made by the Govt. wouldn't destroy, rather improve, the lives of Bharatiya. BJP, which alone had 303 seats in 2019 general elections, suffered a major setback in multiple constituencies and secured only 240 seats! Was it overconfidence? Or are there more shades to this deficiency in gaining a complete majority as predicted? Here are some key takeaways for the NDA Govt:
1. Educated/learned voters turned their back to voting and preferred going to vacations/staying at home. Only 64% & 59% people voted in Maharashtra & Uttarpradesh, respectively! Perhaps Bharatiya were too lazy or scared of the summer heat!
2. Hindus failed to actively cast their votes. As the 'majority voters' turned their backs, the party that was expected to gain majority seats fell short of its target. This was unexpectedly seen in Uttarpradesh & Maharashtra.
3. Many people (especially the educated, working class) assumed that even if they don't cast their vote, NDA will win! What a joke!
4. INDI alliance definitely played mischievous. They succeeded in "divide" although they couldn't "rule". They successfully convinced people that NDA Govt. will change constitution & make their lives miserable! Additionally, they promised to transfer Rs. 8500 in the bank account of all women every month! INDI alliance did gain a lot of votes with this gimmick, but they may face backfire when people start demanding their 8500 from Rahul Gandhi!
5. NDA Govt. would now face a huge opposition in the loksabha, making it difficult to pass some key agendas with complete majority. A complete support from the coalition partners and those in opposition is warranted.
6. Overconfidence is harmful. NDA needs to completely understand people's minds.
7. There's a long way to go! People need to be convinced that freebies cannot be a political agenda! Progressive, visionary, capable and stable Govt. is the key for a healthy, developed nation.
8. Coalition with political parties previously in opposition gave a major setback to BJP in some states like Maharashtra.
1. Educated/learned voters turned their back to voting and preferred going to vacations/staying at home. Only 64% & 59% people voted in Maharashtra & Uttarpradesh, respectively! Perhaps Bharatiya were too lazy or scared of the summer heat!
2. Hindus failed to actively cast their votes. As the 'majority voters' turned their backs, the party that was expected to gain majority seats fell short of its target. This was unexpectedly seen in Uttarpradesh & Maharashtra.
3. Many people (especially the educated, working class) assumed that even if they don't cast their vote, NDA will win! What a joke!
4. INDI alliance definitely played mischievous. They succeeded in "divide" although they couldn't "rule". They successfully convinced people that NDA Govt. will change constitution & make their lives miserable! Additionally, they promised to transfer Rs. 8500 in the bank account of all women every month! INDI alliance did gain a lot of votes with this gimmick, but they may face backfire when people start demanding their 8500 from Rahul Gandhi!
5. NDA Govt. would now face a huge opposition in the loksabha, making it difficult to pass some key agendas with complete majority. A complete support from the coalition partners and those in opposition is warranted.
6. Overconfidence is harmful. NDA needs to completely understand people's minds.
7. There's a long way to go! People need to be convinced that freebies cannot be a political agenda! Progressive, visionary, capable and stable Govt. is the key for a healthy, developed nation.
8. Coalition with political parties previously in opposition gave a major setback to BJP in some states like Maharashtra.
9. BJP needs to focus on their election candidates and select only those with strong public support.
The silver lining remains that NDA will form govt. That Hon'ble Mr. Narendra Modi will be the PM for consecutive 3rd time. But, yes, Bharatiya janta have wronged & ditched their most promising govt. under the clutches of freebies & uninformed mindset.
Here's wishing the best to a strong & successful term of 5-years to the BJP-led NDA Govt. Jai hind.
- Dr. Mukul Godbole
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