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India · Sunday, June 9, 2024

Lessons from the Most Communal Election in Indian History

Over ambitious politicians joined hands with Religious institutions and groups to defeat BJP only because it was characterized as a "Hindu Party". It was won on Minority Vote where Hindus were rendered irrelevant. That is the greatest lesson from this election!

By Desh Kapoor · 17 min read

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Lessons from the Most Communal Election in Indian History

Over ambitious politicians joined hands with Religious institutions and groups to defeat BJP only because it was characterized as a "Hindu Party". It was won on Minority Vote where Hindus were rendered irrelevant. That is the greatest lesson from this election!

Desh Kapoor

By Desh Kapoor

Published Jun 9, 2024

Updated Jul 17, 2024 · 17 min read

Lessons from the Most Communal Election in Indian History
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