BJP missed majority in 2024 Lok Sabha polls, faced losses in Haryana, Maharashtra; Assembly elections became crucial for political recovery
Maharashtra, Jharkhand alliances win big; women-centric schemes like cash transfers (₹1,500/month) drive electoral success, shaping political strategies
Maharashtra’s Rs 46,000 crore Ladki Bahin Yojana may strain budgets if expanded.
Debate: Should cash transfers replace traditional welfare schemes?
Shiv Sena & NCP factions strengthen in Mahayuti; BJP wins 7/9 UP bypolls under Yogi; JMM defies odds, returns to power in Jharkhand
Congress faces setbacks in Haryana, Maharashtra, despite Jharkhand role. Lowest tally in Maharashtra; Priyanka Gandhi's win offers little relief
Welfare schemes boost votes but risk fiscal strain. Political shifts reshape state dynamics. Debate needed on balancing welfare and sustainable governance