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Deepak Kumar Nayak is a research associate, Institute for Conflict Management. Writes on topics covering national security and politcs. Less
January 20, 2026, 2:42 PM IST
In Indian politics, not all elections test the same muscle. Some examine a party’s ability to mobilise voters; others test whether it can reshape political cultures that have long resisted it . For the BJP, the…
January 20, 2026, 2:42 PM IST
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