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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Languages of UP By Justice Katju
Justice Markandey Katju, a former Supreme Court judge of India, has actively discussed the misconceptions surrounding the Urdu language in India. He argues that Urdu, often mistakenly seen as a language exclusive to Muslims, is fundamentally secular and was historically spoken by educated individuals across various communities until 1947. Katju criticizes political statements that associate Urdu with religious identity, emphasizing that in its essence, Urdu shares a commonality with Hindi, particularly in its use of Hindustani verbs. He highlights the British colonial policy as a root cause of the linguistic divide, advocating for a broader recognition of Urdu’s secular and inclusive nature in modern India.