The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) faced a setback in the 2024 parliamentary elections, losing its absolute majority with seats dropping from 303 to 240. Despite predictions of decline, the BJP demonstrated resilience by sweeping subsequent state elections in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Delhi, regaining power after 27 years in the latter. This resurgence is attributed to the BJP’s Hindutva ideology, appealing to India’s 80% Hindu population, while opposition parties struggle to offer a compelling alternative, often perceived as chasing Muslim votes. As long as India’s democratic framework persists, the BJP’s electoral dominance seems likely to continue.
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Ajay Devgn’s Singham Again Faces Disappointment Even on Amazon Prime
“Singham Again,” the latest addition to Rohit Shetty’s Cop Universe, which released on November 1, 2024, with Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, and others. Despite collecting ₹372.41 crore from the worldwide box office, the film has been criticized for its boring plot and weak characters and slow narration. OTT release on Amazon Prime Video had raised criticism over high rental charges; it was soon removed, which is said to be due to poor reception. Praised for high-octane action and star performances, “Singham Again” couldn’t quite connect with audiences, pointing out the importance of innovative storytelling in the changing entertainment landscape.
The Sabarmati Report Review : Vikrant Massey’s Messy Movie
The Sabarmati Report (2024) is a Dheeraj Sarna-directed film that, just like an investigative journalism project, looks into the Godhra riots. It fails severely due to a very weak script, poorly developed characters, and the fear of saying something much. Vikrant Massey and Raashii Khanna did have some noteworthy performances, but execution saw the movie end up as a missed opportunity.