I think due to the backlash against AAP, BJP is joining the bandwagon. The smart voter is turned off by negative tactics and wants a focus on issues. However, no matter what part of the world negative campaigning works in politics. People are easily swayed by who is bad and not good for them. In that sense BJP's attack on AAP may seem illogical and childish to many, but it is working with the masses.
Modi will get a visa to USA once he's elected irrespective of his platform. You simply cannot deny a leader of the world's largest democracy. India may not be a permanent security council member, but it is by no means insignificant.
I'm sure the new foreign policy will have a lot of bite. BJP is strongly nationalist and will not tolerate the slightest transgressions against India. However, I do hope they don't get too abrasive and balance their nationalism.
Kashmir will be tricky as always. The priority should be to gain the trust and compliance of locals, and that will be difficult.
I think due to the backlash against AAP, BJP is joining the bandwagon. The smart voter is turned off by negative tactics and wants a focus on issues. However, no matter what part of the world negative campaigning works in politics. People are easily swayed by who is bad and not good for them. In that sense BJP's attack on AAP may seem illogical and childish to many, but it is working with the masses.
But masses liked the antics of AAP. Their vote percentage has increased. Views the local reaction on these raids. General voter likes a vigilante, its the social media which was denouncing the AAP. The "class" vote might be debated but masses lapped up what AK sold. Social Media backlash could be felt right now and can spoil AAP's nation coverage but LS Polls are still far off, there is lot of time to recover. Right now AAP should lay low. If they can bring JAnLok Pal in 15 days , you would have another narrative.
Modi will get a visa to USA once he's elected irrespective of his platform. You simply cannot deny a leader of the world's largest democracy. India may not be a permanent security council member, but it is by no means insignificant.
It is not about his Visa , I am more interested in his policies for countering and exerting pressure in Afghanistan , now with troops pullout. The Iran pipeline and the Nuclear Deal. Especially when Terry is too focussed on Middle East.
I'm sure the new foreign policy will have a lot of bite. BJP is strongly nationalist and will not tolerate the slightest transgressions against India. However, I do hope they don't get too abrasive and balance their nationalism.
Honestly, if I read Modi's individual campaign, he is steering clear of the basic BJP ideology. Which I like but I do share your doubt about how long that lasts.
Kashmir will be tricky as always. The priority should be to gain the trust and compliance of locals, and that will be difficult.
Locals for now remain too disheartened and indifferent to anything Indian govt. might attempt.