'Voter fatigue', eye on Hindi heartland — what's behind Modi's renewed focus on Muslims & mangalsutras

Posted on:
Key Points

New Delhi: When Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the BJP manifesto at the party office, he presented a development narrative aimed at Indias aspirational class..

However, in addition to this, Rajasthan-based political expert Tribhuvan told ThePrint that the BJP, facing attacks from the opposition over allegedly wanting to change the Constitution and do away with reservation, might be using communal issues to shift focus and portray itself as safeguarding resources of Dalits and OBCs...

The governments track record of development, Indias rising stature and Modis leadership have laid a solid foundation for victory, party sources added, but its not enough for the kind of show of strength400 seats the BJP is aiming for...

A BJP leader from Rajasthan, where the party came to power last December, told ThePrint that in the first phase of voting for 12 Lok Sabha seats, Jaipur, Sri Ganganagar, Jhunjhunu, Sikar, and Alwar saw a decrease in voting by six to eight percent despite the BJPs efforts to increase turnout...

The charged rhetoric of the BJP leadership isnt just about rallying its cadres, political experts who spoke to ThePrint said.. Hindu pride is the core of the BJPs ideology and so the Prime Minister is resorting to it..

You might be interested in

How Congress' Rahul Gandhi & Co changed its strategy to counter the Modi Juggernaut in Karnataka

09, May, 23

Instead of directly challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi's persona, image, and the Hindutva ideology, which proved to be detrimental in the past, the Congress party centered its campaign on local issues that resonate with the people. The Congress targeted inflation, unemployment, and purported corruption under the BJP government, while also highlighting the five guarantees mentioned in its manifesto.

View: Why BJP is a formidable challenge for Opposition in 2024

04, Dec, 23

While PM Narendra Modi has sounded the bugle for 2024 General Elections, his “Man Friday” Amit Shah is already on the job.

Kharge says he spoke to PM Modi on BJP poaching Cong leaders. 'His reply was...'

16, Feb, 24

Mallikarjun Kharge said when he spoke about BJP poaching opposition leaders, Narendra Modi said people want to join the BJP. | Latest News India

Modi as ‘Jumla boy’, Rahul as ‘new age Ravan’: Congress, BJP's poster war on X

05, Oct, 23

The fight between Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) intensified on social media on Thursday with both parties engaging in a poster war. | Latest News India

‘Corruption is oxygen for…’: PM Modi hits out at Cong in Karnataka's Kalaburagi

16, Mar, 24

PM Narendra Modi launched the BJP's Lok Sabha election campaign in Karnataka from Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's home turf, Kalaburagi, on Saturday. | Bengaluru News

'More Meltdown ahead': PM Narendra Modi gives a cryptic warning to Opposition with smilies

05, Dec, 23

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticizes the opposition for their pessimism and ignorance following the BJP's victory in the recent assembly elections in three states. The BJP's impressive performance in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan showcased the public's support for their fight against corruption. He also warned the Opposition that their divisive agenda won't work.

Congress educated all Indians, including Modi, says Kharge

26, Apr, 23

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge says, ‘when the country got independence, literacy level was around 16%. Now, it is around 70%. Who made people literate? Who educated all the doctors, engineers, scientists, teachers and lawyers all these years?’

Parliament LIVE: PM Modi asks BJP leaders to be ready for 'strong' Oppn fight; both Houses adjourned till 2 pm

28, Mar, 23

A day after protests by Congress over Rahul Gandhi's disqualification, the party on Tuesday called a meeting of its Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha MPs. The meeting will be held at the Congress Parliamentary Party office, to chalk out a strategy for the Floor of the House. This is the third week of the second part of the Parliament session, which, till now, has witnessed a logjam, as the Opposition is demanding JPC (Joint Parliamentary Committee) over the Adani issue. A day earlier, leaders of at least 18 opposition parties met at the residence of Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and alleged that the BJP-led government was destroying democracy. They also decided to continue with their campaign against the Narendra Modi government.

Naxalites get emboldened when Congress comes to power: PM Modi in Chhattisgarh

07, Nov, 23

PM Modi mentioned the murder of a party worker as he accused the Congress of failing to control Naxal violence in Chhattisgarh. | Latest News India

‘Will always toe party line,’ says Himachal minister Vikramaditya after remarks favouring UCC

02, Jul, 23

Shimla (Rural) MLA says remarks on UCC blown out of proportion & BJP is using issue to 'divert attention'. Congress minister calls Vikramaditya Singh's remarks 'personal opinion'.