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Between falling crop prices and electoral landslide: How Mahayuti prevailed


Published on 2024-11-25 12:44:18 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • As farmers in North India, once again threaten another stir in demand of legal MSP, it remains to be seen how the Maharashtra poll results impact their agitation

The article from Business Standard discusses the surprising victory of the Mahayuti alliance in the recent Maharashtra elections despite several adverse conditions. Despite falling crop prices, agrarian distress, and a lack of significant development projects, the Mahayuti coalition, comprising BJP, Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction), and NCP (Ajit Pawar faction), managed to secure a landslide victory. Key factors contributing to this win included the strategic use of Hindutva ideology, effective voter mobilization, and the personal charisma of leaders like Narendra Modi and Eknath Shinde. The opposition, Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), failed to capitalize on the agrarian issues and was undermined by internal divisions and a lack of a cohesive narrative. Additionally, the article notes the role of last-minute political maneuvers and the influence of regional caste dynamics in swaying voters, highlighting the complex interplay of local and national politics in Maharashtra.

Read the Full Business Standard Article at [ https://www.business-standard.com/politics/between-falling-crop-prices-and-electoral-landslide-how-mahayuti-prevailed-124112400436_1.html ]