‘Lotus’, the symbol of world’s largest political party, BJP, bloomed in full glory in the just concluded state elections in 5 states of India, where Bhartiya Janta Party trounced back to retain all the four states with a clear majority. The biggest accomplishment of BJP in these historic and politically very crucial elections was, the win in the largest state of India, Uttar Pradesh, where party registered a thundering victory demolishing all the tall and flimsy claims of political pundits and main opposition rival, Samajwadi Party. This was first time in 37 years in Uttar Pradesh that a political party could retain government after governing for full five years term.

Another shock result of these elections came from state of Punjab where Aam Admi Party created history by making a clean sweep in the state by completely routing the ruling Congress Party. The big names and stalwarts of Punjab’s political arena crashed like a pack of cards, much to the dismay and disbelief of most political pundits. The performance of Bhartiya Janta Party in Punjab proved very disappointing once again and the blitzkrieg results of Aam Admi Party are worrisome for the national party for future. Its also a reason of worry for the government at centre since Punjab is a sensitive border state where India’s enemy countries are always looking for an opportunity to create trouble and disturbance in Punjab. Unfortunately, since its inception, Aam Admi Party is getting a lot of support from many anti-India elements and separatist forces, especially from those settled in overseas. So, the landslide victory of Aam Admi Party is not that surprising from that perspective since a lot of people with vested interest have supported and voted to the party. Now it will be very interesting to see how AAP’s new Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Maan carries his newfound success for the benefit of the people of Punjab and for the country.

Bhartiya Janta Party’s resounding victory has come as big shock and a big tight slap on the faces of its opposition parties and the detractors alike. The nexus of anti BJP, anti-Modi/Yogi gang had already written obituaries for the party long before the elections in states. A lot of false hype was created in favour of many opposition parties by a section of media and a systematic smearing campaign to malign the image of Modi, Yogi and BJP was carried out ruthlessly. This was all done in the anticipation, that like always, these anti-BJP forces may succeed in their tactics this time again. Outcome of these state elections suggests that voter in India has matured over the years and cannot be fooled by gimmicks anymore, barring some exceptions. People now want quick delivery from the governments on their promises, and their expectations also have gone very high. Gone are the days when in India, political parties could win election just by coining a new slogan each election. These leaders had nothing to do with people’s problems or their miseries and would only fill their coffers by looting the public money. After a long 60-65 years wait, people suddenly started having the feel of a government that is not only honest but also delivers more than it promised.

The election results of Uttar Pradesh are very important for any government at New Delhi, in fact in the political circles in India it is believed that Uttar Pradesh decides who will rule India. So, from that perspective, outcome of these results has paved the way for Narendra Modi for a second comeback in 2024 Lok Sabha elections. This should be warning signals for all the anti-India forces because till Modi is at the helm of affairs, no divisive and anti-India force can ever succeed in its malicious plans. The impact of these results will go long way, both for the people of India and for BJP. These results have established BJP for another 20-25 years to take care of its people and to continue marching on the path of development. I hope that other political parties in India will take a lesson from BJP for being honest to its people and to delivering on their promises. – Yugal Parashar