Once again pre-poll and exit poll surveys have failed. Most of them predicted congress to be single largest party and no one will surpass the magic number of 112. However, Modi-Sha duo the impossible possible. Now there is a special on what made this success possible for BJP. Broadly below are the reasons being attributed for the success at this moment.
First, BJP’s electioneering mastery: BJP has been demonstrated its mastery in electioneering and strategizing. BJP JDR secret understanding seems to have contributed a lot. Wherever BJP is strong, JDS fielded weak candidates and wherever JDS is strong, BJP fielded weak candidates. This secret pact seems to have given death blow to Congress. Because of this, the party that was supposed to be single largest is now lagging behind with huge margin.
Second, Caste equations worked in favor of BJP. As it is evident now, all the areas in which lingayat are dominant, BJP is leading. Lingayats constitute 18% Karnataka population and they still see Yediyurappa as their icon. Even though Congress tried to split Lingayat votes by giving them a religion status, it did not help them as there are no iconic figures from the community in congress.
Third , Youth vote. When it comes to youth vote bank, Modi is far ahead than Rahul Gandhi. Youth vote seems to have gone for BJP.
Fourth, loan waiver. even though Siddaramaiah government implemented partial loan waiver, BJP promise of loan waiver on major scale and aggressive campaigning of the scheme seems to have worked in favour of BJP.
Fifth, Gali brothers. Modi Shah duo showed no hesitation in inviting Gali’s team into his clout again despite corruption cases on them.They have influenced at least 15 seats now. It seems BJP is ruthless in pursuing politics with sole aim of winning the seats.
Sixth, Modi’s aggressive campaigning in the climax. Modi seems to have mastered this technique now. During Gujarat election also surveys were predicting Congress victory, he intentionally pulled Pakistan into the picture and changed the game. last minute campaigning in Karnataka also proceeded on the same lines as he aroused jingoism and giving impression that country needs BJP.
Overall, it seems BJP has mastered electioneering in successful in their mission of confining Congress to “PP” i.e. Punjab and Puducherry.
-ZURAN
