What went wrong for Modi?

By Ivanpal Singh Grewal

AS A close and interested observer of Indian politics, I watched the marathon election campaign unfold with much interest.

I shared the popular sentiment and opinion that the Indian Prime Minister will lead his party and coalition back to power with a thumping majority. But the vagaries of Indian politics exhibited its full muscle and threw up a surprising verdict.

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Indian Politics , Indian Election , Modi , BJP , Congress Party , INDIA Coalition , Election Results , Rahul Gandhi , Coalition Government , Economic Growth , Infrastructure Development , Electoral Reforms , State Elections , Political Shift , Voter Sentiment , Anti-Incumbency , Democratic Process , Political Analysis
Ivanpal Singh Grewal

Ivanpal Singh Grewal

Ivanpal Singh Grewal is an advocate & solicitor. He was formerly political secretary to the Plantation and Commodities minister.

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