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DIRTIEST INDIAN ELECTION CAMPAIGN: Will Tomorrow’s Results Be Fair Account Of Which Party The Indian Electorate Has Chosen?
The election campaign, spearheaded by BJP leaders nationwide, was notably contentious. Religious sentiments were heavily exploited to garner votes, leading to an atmosphere of extreme communalism. Muslims, in particular, were singled out with incendiary rhetoric, labeling them as infiltrators and stoking communal tensions. In the midst of the vitriolic speeches and falsehoods, Modi chose to retreat into meditation, ostensibly seeking inner peace. Whether this was a genuine quest for tranquillity or a calculated political move remains to be seen. The implications of this electoral outcome will unfold over the next five years.
By Promod Puri
India's parliamentary elections have concluded, and the results, determined by Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), are expected to start coming in this (Monday) evening.
Pollsters from pro-government media predict a resounding victory for the BJP and its allies, projecting over 350 seats. However, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set his sights even higher, aiming for a commanding 400+ seat majority.
The election campaign, spearheaded by BJP leaders nationwide, was notably contentious. Religious sentiments were heavily exploited to garner votes, leading to an atmosphere of extreme communalism. Muslims, in particular, were singled out with incendiary rhetoric, labeling them as infiltrators and stoking communal tensions.
The campaign was also marred by misinformation. A notable instance was when Modi inaccurately claimed that the global recognition of Mahatma Gandhi only came after the release of the film "Gandhi."
In the midst of the vitriolic speeches and falsehoods, Modi chose to retreat into meditation, ostensibly seeking inner peace. Whether this was a genuine quest for tranquillity or a calculated political move remains to be seen. The implications of this electoral outcome will unfold over the next five years.
In these trying times, we can only hope for the best. God bless India.
Promod Puri is a veteran journalist and author and founder of the first Indo-Canadian English language newspaper The LINK.
