Saffron Season, Again

R Jagannathan
Dec 23, 2025 | 20:42 IST

There are 3 reasons next year may be a breeze for BJP. Congress, isolated even within opposition, may struggle more. Census & delimitation will trigger stormy politics only ahead of UP & Gujarat polls in 2027



It’s safe to predict 2026 will be another politically tumultuous year. Less easy to predict is specific outcomes or developments in ultra-diverse India – but in all likelihood the year will continue to be Advantage BJP. Political temperatures will remain high given lack of bipartisanship on practically all issues, and the mutual dislike between senior BJP and Congress brass.
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