Indian Assembly Elections: Mixed Results as Right-Wing Forces Gain Ground

How are the results of the assembly elections in the four states? An analysis of the election results makes it clear that on the one hand, the aggression of right-wing communal forces is more menacing, while on the other hand, anti-incumbency is manifested at the regional level. The defeat of the DMK in Tamil Nadu is evidenced by the rise of another regional party, TVK. Kerala is an exception. The LDF has been replaced in that state after 10 years. The UDF has come to power in place of the LDF. The communal BJP, however, has not lost its teeth in those two states. The BJP has retained power in Assam by promoting radical Hindutva. The significant result, however, is the result in West Bengal. The 15-year rule of the Trinamool Congress is about to end. But the credit for the victory goes to the BJP, and even more to the anti-incumbency and anti-corruption mandate of the TMC. Another point to note is that the assembly elections this time were held in West Bengal, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. The number of votes cast in the three states after the intensive revision of the electoral rolls (SIR) also resulted in a huge number of voters.