Great analysis as usual. I also think that the resounding vote share of BJP at national level is due to lack of an alternative, and not just the muscular hindutva appeal (that many commentators are identifying as the main cause).
At state levels, mostly when a viable alternative was presented, BJP has had a tough time. The hindutva ideology appeal starts to dissipate as one moves away from the cow belt states (UP & Bihar mainly).
Great analysis as usual. I also think that the resounding vote share of BJP at national level is due to lack of an alternative, and not just the muscular hindutva appeal (that many commentators are identifying as the main cause).
At state levels, mostly when a viable alternative was presented, BJP has had a tough time. The hindutva ideology appeal starts to dissipate as one moves away from the cow belt states (UP & Bihar mainly).