‘Regional parties face a serious threat from BJP, but declaring their end would be premature’
The BJP, either on its own or in alliance, is in power in around 22 states, covering roughly 78% of India’s population. According to psephologist Sanjay Kumar, these figures reflect the party’s firm establishment of dominance in national politics
The Bharatiya Janata Party has emerged as the country’s most dominant political force, with a far broader presence across states than any of its rivals. Psephologist Sanjay Kumar, in an interview with TOI Plus, says the party’s string of victories since 2024 is not driven by a single factor, but also by voter dissatisfaction with incumbent governments in several states.