The Indian general elections have concluded, revealing a new governmental structure in the wake of the results. These elections, conducted under the rule of the hardliner Narendra Modi, have stirred numerous questions and controversies.
In the lead-up to the elections and until the announcement of the results, Modi and his extremist party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), employed every negative tactic to suppress opposition parties. Despite a campaign filled with extremism and anti-Muslim rhetoric, Modi failed to substantiate his claims of widespread support.
Notably, leaders perceived as threats by the Modi government faced fabricated charges and arrests, with Arvind Kejriwal’s example standing out prominently. Before the elections, the Enforcement Directorate and the Central Bureau of Investigation raided the homes of opposition leaders, while social media campaigns portrayed Modi as India’s savior.
However, Modi’s repressive policies against minorities and the failure of key initiatives led to significant losses in many regions of India. The youth were particularly disillusioned with the flawed Agniveer scheme, perceived as a means for corruption.
Even in Ayodhya, the city where the controversial demolition of the Babri Masjid paved the way for the Ram Temple, the BJP suffered a crushing defeat. The abrogation of Article 370, stripping Kashmir of its special status, along with the oppression of minorities, media, and dissenters, further fueled anger against Modi.
The slogan “Modi Sarkar for the third time, this time with 400-plus seats” failed miserably. While Modi secured a victory in the elections, his narrative suffered a severe blow. His attempts to clinch a third term have rendered these elections among the most contentious in history.
These results may well be the final nail in the coffin for a government plagued by increasing failures.