The stunning victory of the NDA in the recent Maharashtra election once again demonstrates that the BJP remains a formidable force even after being in power for more than a decade. The NDA swept Maharashtra, a key state, and will form the government once again. While the INDIA alliance secured a win in Jharkhand, the nature of their defeat in Maharashtra will undoubtedly hurt them. The Mahayuti alliance achieved a historic victory by winning 235 seats in the 288-member house, with the BJP alone securing 132 seats. This is a complete clean sweep for the NDA.
The crushing defeat serves as a massive lesson for the INDIA alliance. It highlights that the BJP is still a major force despite being in power for so long. Earlier this year, the BJP stunned everyone by winning the Haryana election, despite opinion polls predicting a loss. The BJP continues to defy the anti-incumbency factor and maintain its winning streak. Opposition parties are struggling to win the trust of the people of India, and they will need to introspect. If the opposition believes they will be voted back into power simply because people are tired of the BJP, they are mistaken. They must work hard to win over the voters. The result of the Maharashtra election should serve as a wake-up call for them.