18 reasons why Modi won again

1. Modi’s clean image. His mother traveling in auto rickshaw and brother living humble life reinforced belief that Modi is honest man. Except Rafale, no noticeable corruption charge on Modi govt surfaced. Supreme Court had dismissed the Rafale investigation petition and after some time Rahul apologized to Supreme Court about using Supreme Court shoulder to call Modi as ‘Chowkidar chor hai’. This incident further given confidence that Modi is clean.

2. Except Pulwama and on armed force establishments, no bomb blast happened in cities during Modi govt tenure while earlier, bomb blasts were common. This given confidence to people about alert government.

3. ‘Swatchh Bharat Abhiyaan’ helped in cleanliness in cities. Cleanliness was visible in last couple of years. People appreciated Modi’s cleanliness move.

4. Inflation was under control, price of any commodity item didn’t shoot up which opposition could pick. After many years, inflation was not election issue. People noticed this and given credit to Modi.

5. People were fed up with ‘Kadi Ninda’ dialog after any terrorist attack. Balakot Ariel attack as well as surgical strike made people to believe that Modi is courageous person and right fit for national security. Captured Indian pilot Wing Cdr Abhinandan was released within 48 hours, people given credit to Modi Govt’s diplomatic success.

6. Rural toilets, LPG gas connection, house scheme helped to win heart of rural women. Rural road condition improved, electricity supply improved in villages. Villagers given credit to Modi for these visible changes.

7. Jan Dhan Yojana ( opening bank account), Ayushman Bharat Yojana ( health insurance), Mudra Yojna ( small business loan) touched millions of people. The beneficiaries are happy with Modi.

8. Kumbh Mela was grand in Prayagraj, it’s estimated that around 25 Crore people took holy dip in Maa Ganga during 50 day Magh Mela. Cleanliness and arrangement made people happy. People found Maa Ganga much cleaner than before, this given confidence to people about efforts of cleaning Maa Ganga is in right direction.

9. Modi washed feet of Cleaning workers during Prayagraj Kumbh who were from backward cast. This event won heart of millions of non Modi supports from Backward cast.

10. RSS on the ground support helped BJP immensely. BJP’s has organizational strength i.e well defined and disciplined Karyakartas. They help in convincing people about BJP ideology and Govt working. Amit Shah’s election strategy and his commitment is an edge for BJP. BJP is very strong in marketing. Digital marketing is next level. Courtesy to Jio, millions were first time smartphone users that too with internet. Digital marketing of BJP influenced them to large extent.

11. Modi’s bullet project as well as India’s anti-satellite capabilities shows Modi as futuristic leader. Modi is focused on road highway infrastructure. The construction activity is visible and given confidence to people about progress of country.

12. Modi has made his image as Macho, decisive and aggressive. People want these qualities in his leader. Also Modi’s regular temple visits and openly chanting Jai Shir Raam has made hardcore Hindu supporters happy.

13. The opposition was showing united and stressed on removing Modi, opposition couldn’t give credible reason why Modi should be removed and if he is removed, who will become PM. In absence of any PM face from opposition, people had to choose between certainty and uncertainty. People chose certainty.

14. Rahul Gandhi’s credibility is low. Wink in parliament and visiting JNU post anti India Slogan shows immaturity. If people have to choose between Modi and Rahul, no way Rahul will come close to Modi.

15. In recent union budget, Govt announced about ₹6000 yearly support for small farmers. In April’19, many of small farmers got first trench of ₹2000. People were pleasantly surprised to get money in account without paying any bribe. This made people fan of Modi especially in villages.

16. Some upper cast voters were not happy with Modi, which was evident in Madhya Pradesh election due to ordinance on SC/ST act. 10% reservation for general category helped to pacify them.

17. Development in Varanasi is visible. Cancer hospital, Airport to city 4 lane road, underground electricity wire, modern railway system in Maduadih and cleanliness of ghats are some glaring examples. Varanasi being tourist place, people notice these things and admire Modi’s effort. When tourist goes back to his native place they tell positive things about Modi.

18. SP/BSP/RJD were trying for too much of cast polarization i.e they were banking on their traditional vote bank and it was visible through their election campaign. BJP successfully did reverse polarization i.e except few sub cast who support these parties, all other cast of that particular category joined hand with BJP.

Wishing all the best to Modi 2.0 Government!!

Jai hind!!

Manoj Tripathi