Is the hat trick by the BJP in three states of India, a reflection of Lok Sabha Elections 2024?

As the world approaches another year and a variety of generational gaps, the Bhartiya Janata Party's recent big win in the Indian heartland in state elections 2023 gives us a brief glimpse of the future. The results were announced on Sunday, where the Score was 3-1, with BJP winning in Punjab, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh was a big celebration for the organization. 

आज की इस हैट्रिक ने 2024 की हैट्रिक की गारंटी दे दी है।

- पीएम @narendramodi

पूरा देखें: https://t.co/0MY48LwQD3 pic.twitter.com/zoi5XIVcGp

— BJP (@BJP4India) December 3, 2023

To this news, Prime Minister Modi stated this win as a Hattrick. The next thing we knew every media mentioned the glorious victory of the leaders of the Bhartiya Janata Party. 

Foreign Media Reacts to the Big Win

Narendra Modi's substantial victory has not only left a profound impact domestically but has also garnered attention from foreign media outlets. The New York Times, in its Monday Briefing, highlighted Modi's significant triumph in major states, viewing it as an indicator of the electorate's sentiments leading up to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, where Modi seeks a third consecutive term.

Political analyst Arati Jerath, based in New Delhi, emphasized the formidable organizational and electoral machinery of the B.J.P. under Prime Minister Modi's charismatic leadership, asserting that it overwhelms the Congress. This, she believes, is a crucial advantage for the B.J.P. in the upcoming 2024 elections.

Bloomberg, while acknowledging that assembly polls are not a direct reflection of the general elections, noted that the comprehensive defeat of the opposition could boost the ruling party and Modi's prospects for the Lok Sabha elections in 2024.

Reuters, a prominent news agency, reported that despite a decade in power, Modi continues to enjoy widespread popularity, with surveys indicating a high likelihood of him winning again in the next year's elections.

As the saffron wave of the Bharatiya Janata Party swept through the Hindi heartland, foreign media interpreted the results as a significant reflection of the voters' mood leading up to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. 

What is BJP's plan for 2024?

The top brass of the BJP will be aware that counting the 2024 Lok Sabha elections as a closed chapter will be a grave mistake. According to BJP leaders, the party has a "Mission 325" for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

As a result, the BJP hopes to win 22 more Lok Sabha seats in 2019 than it did in 2018. BJP leaders are well aware that the party performed admirably in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh. As a result, the Assembly election result only asserts that the BJP may repeat its peak performances in these three states in 2019.

Congress’s Bigger Battles

It has been a long wait for the Indian Congress Party to secure a place in the government of India for a decade. Where Bhajapa (Bhartiya Janata Party) secured a hold over the Indian heartland, Congress even after losing there, surprised everyone by winning in the Telangana elections In a way. 

मध्य प्रदेश, छत्तीसगढ़ और राजस्थान का जनादेश हम विनम्रतापूर्वक स्वीकार करते हैं - विचारधारा की लड़ाई जारी रहेगी।

तेलंगाना के लोगों को मेरा बहुत धन्यवाद - प्रजालु तेलंगाना बनाने का वादा हम ज़रूर पूरा करेंगे।

सभी कार्यकर्ताओं को उनकी मेहनत और समर्थन के लिए दिल से शुक्रिया।

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 3, 2023

During the elections, the Telangana Assembly had 119 seats, and Congress crossed a magic figure of 60 seats. It happened when over a year ago no political pundit would’ve given Congress a chance. Many believe that this progress of Congress happened greatly after Rahul Gandhi started his popular Bharat Jodo Yatra, in 2022. Though it appeared quite challenging, the party breached the wall of invincibility built by the BRS and cut short its ambitions of going national.

माँ तुझे सलाम 🇮🇳 🫡 pic.twitter.com/GKEYaq1gq5

— Congress (@INCIndia) December 5, 2023

The Results were announced on Sunday, revealing Congress’s victory in the Southern state of Telangana that too ahead of the elections. It has been establishing itself as a powerful opponent. 3-1 victory of the BJP in the Assembly elections for four States— Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh— whose results were announced on Sunday, has highlighted the mounting challenge before the Congress ahead of 2024 polls, though it can take solace from its victory in Southern State Telangana, where it snatched power from a powerful regional player, BRS.

Will PM Modi serve the Third Consecutive Term?

In India, the political landscape is marked by the presence of multiple parties, each with its distinct ideology and focus. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is a prominent force, representing not only Hindu nationalism but also advocating for a robust foreign policy and national security stance. In addition, the BJP positions itself as more pro-business compared to many left-of-center political parties in the country. This diverse platform was evident in recent elections in Punjab, Gujarat, Karnataka, and the three Hindi heartland states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has achieved global recognition, emerging as the world's most popular leader with an impressive 78% approval rating. This widespread appeal extends beyond the Hindi heartland, making Modi a highly regarded figure worldwide. The BJP, Modi's political home, has been successful in challenging the traditionally dominant Congress party, securing victories with notable margins in various elections.

Surveys and polls affirm Modi's strong standing in Indian politics. According to an India TV-CNX poll conducted on October 3, 2023, 61% of participants expressed a preference for the incumbent Narendra Modi (BJP) as the next Prime Minister of India, while Rahul Gandhi (INC) trailed at 21%.

- Kratika Agarwal