BJP's landslide victory in the Delhi polls surprised no one as the disintegration of the INDIA bloc was the single most contributing factor to the saffron party's success.
The recently concluded Lok Sabha elections proved that a united Opposition can cut the BJP down to size. Internecine battles between the Congress and AAP, Kejriwal's Achilles heel, the ' sheesh mahal' which he built for himself was exploited for all it was worth and delivered tremendous gains to the BJP.
The BJP was also clever to announce formation of the Eighth Pay Commission and income tax relief for the middle class in the union budget. This further boosted BJP's chances at the hustings. Modi leading the election blitz all but sealed the saffron victory.
With the Congress again being reduced to zero, it seems the foundation of an Opposition mukt Bharat has been well and truly laid. We may criticise the BJP all we want but they have mastered the art of winning elections, maybe the other parties can take a leaf out of its book.
Things look more bleak for democracy or whatever is left of it in India.
