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Modi’s party will be relaxed about upcoming polls

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Significance

Each of these states except Punjab has a government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Punjab is one of just three states with a chief minister that belongs to India’s main opposition Congress party.

Impacts

  • A poor showing by Congress would further reduce its leverage with other opposition parties in talks over forming a broad anti-Modi alliance.
  • Victory in UP would enhance Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s national profile.
  • Election campaigning will likely lead to a spike in COVID-19 cases.

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