~Neha Singh

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who decisively won the first term in 2014 and the second term in the 2019 Indian general election with a full majority, is now eyeing the 2024 general election.

With only a few months left before the date is announced by the Election Commission of India (ECI), a new row over India or Bharat, India vs. Bharat, has started. As BJP leaders have many times openly spoken about Bharat and making India a Hindu rashtra, the latest G-20 invite by President Droupadi Murmu to foreign leaders triggered a huge row, with the opposition accusing the ruling BJP of rebranding the nation over a political agenda, followed by a note on the Prime Minister’s visit to Indonesia on Wednesday and Thursday for the 20th ASEAN-India Summit and the 18th East Asia Summit, which has used the term ‘Prime Minister of Bharat’.

This must be known that “Bharat,” is a Sanskrit word and Hindi word which is interchangeable with India. According to the Article 1 of the constitution of India declares “India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States.”

There is no doubt that PM Modi and the BJP are being backed by the majority of people from the Hindu community “to change India to Bharat” but there are also social and political issues where the PM Modi-led government has drawn flak.

Seeing the current trends and the criticism, it seems PM Modi will win the 2024 elections with the help, support, and votes of the Hindu community. However, it is important to note that electoral outcomes can be unpredictable and can be very much influenced by various factors, such as economic performance and public sentiment closer to the election period.

Therefore, it is crucial to closely monitor the evolving political landscape in India before making any predictions about the 2024 elections.

Also, the sudden use of ‘Bharat’ can also be a trend set by the Modi government to appeal to a broader nationalist sentiment and further consolidate their support base ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

To add more, the rise of regional parties and their alliances can also play a significant role in shaping the electoral dynamics in 2024.

Therefore, it is necessary to consider these factors, along with the Hindu community’s support, when analysing the potential outcomes of the upcoming elections.

To name a few, PM Modi faced criticism over the ethnic crisis engulfing Manipur. Also, the government is being criticised on the question of restoring statehood to J&K.

Earlier this year, PM Modi was also questioned and brought to light for the way they handled the protests by women wrestlers alleging sexual harassment and molestation at the hands of the president of the wrestling federation.

So it becomes very important to see how this trend of criticism and questioning of the government will impact the upcoming elections and how profitable it can be for the BJP.

Also, not to forget that PM Modi is a brand in himself after the Modi wave swept the nation in the previous elections. Modi’s popularity and his style of leadership have played a significant role in the BJP’s success.

With this Bharat vs. India row, it becomes important to see if Modi’s brand image will continue to resonate with the voters, or maybe it is because the voters will demand more accountability from the government. No doubt, the upcoming elections will definetly be a crucial test for both PM Modi and the BJP.

Also read: Tripura Bypolls: BJP wins in Dhanpur, Boxanagar assembly seats

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