The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leaving no stone unturned as it aims to boost its vote share from 37% to 50% and secure more seats, going from 303 to 370. It focuses on breaking new ground in states like Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala while retaining its previous wins.
In Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Bihar, where the BJP won 105 out of 134 seats in 2019, the party is determined to win all contested seats while maintaining alliance coordination. Challenges in Rajasthan, Haryana, and Gujarat, where the BJP won 60 seats in 2019, include internal conflicts and backlash against certain candidates.
The BJP’s presence in the southern states is limited to Karnataka, where recent losses and internal rebellions pose challenges. The party aims to maintain its performance by allying with Janata Dal (Secular) to gain support from the Vokkaliga community despite competition from Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.
The BJP faces opportunities and challenges across states as the Lok Sabha elections draw closer. It seeks to woo voters across caste lines, leverage the Ram Temple construction in Ayodhya, and rely on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popularity. The outcomes of these elections will shape India’s political landscape in the coming years.
