Election Results 2023: The election brings into focus the BJP’s strength in the north.
New Delhi:
The BJP’s victory in three heartland states has given the party a boost ahead of the 2024 general elections. The party now holds power in 12 states, covering 41% of the country’s population. When including alliance governments, this figure rises to over 50%, providing a strong support base for the 2024 elections.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted this in his victory speech to party workers, stating, “Some people are saying this hat trick has guaranteed the 2024 victory. Today’s mandate proves people have zero-tolerance towards corruption, appeasement and dynastic politics.”
The recent elections have expanded the BJP’s influence to two additional states – Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, which were previously under Congress rule.
Currently, the BJP has its own government in 12 states, including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Tripura, Manipur, Goa, and Arunachal Pradesh.
Furthermore, the BJP has alliances in Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Nagaland, and Sikkim.
In contrast, the Congress will only govern three states – Karnataka, Telangana, and Himachal Pradesh, covering just 8.51% of the total population. When counting its ruling alliances in Bihar and Jharkhand, this figure increases to 19.84%.
The election highlights the BJP’s stronghold in the north, where it has a loyal voter base.
Despite initial skepticism in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, the BJP secured victories in both states, demonstrating the strength of its election machinery and the strategic adaptability of its leaders.
For the Congress, the loss of Rajasthan and an unexpected outcome in Chhattisgarh is expected to reduce its influence within the bloc. It has also revealed the party’s weakening grip on the northern states, drawing critical remarks from alliance partners.
The ruling Trinamool Congress in Bengal criticized the Congress for its entitled attitude and advised introspection. “This is not a success of BJP, this is total failure of Congress,” said Trinamool spokesperson Kunal Ghosh, emphasizing the need for the Congress to learn from other senior leaders like Mamata Banerjee.
Senior Janata Dal United leader KC Tyagi remarked, “It has been made clear that the Congress cannot compete with BJP… The Congress will have to come out of this syndrome.”
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