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.
Tag: Maharashtra
Freebie Promises of Rahul Gandhi Might Bankrupt Maharashtra
Promises of free electricity and loan waivers do not make Rahul Gandhi appealing, as they may plunge Maharashtra into an economic debacle. Adding to the already debt-ridden and fiscally deficit-prone states, these freebies will only further strain public funds, reduce investments in infrastructure, and make development projects come to a grinding halt. Freebies encourage dependency, increase tax burdens on the citizenry, and threaten sectors like education and healthcare. This paper shall describe how such policies, such as subsidy and skill development, can raise the economy and provide sustainable alternatives that will lead toward long-term growth and empowerment of the people of Maharashtra.