South India: Possible Key to India's Next Government
Nalin Mehta2019, South India Possible Key to Government Formation, ISAS Working Paper No. 319 , Institute of South Asian Studies, National University of Singapore, 19 April 2019
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The paper explores the electoral significance of South India in the upcoming formation of the Indian government, particularly in light of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) challenges in the region. It examines historical voting patterns that have influenced power dynamics in Delhi, underscoring the crucial role southern states play in national elections. With the BJP's weakening presence in traditional strongholds and a strong opposition coalition emerging, the paper analyzes potential outcomes for the BJP in southern states and proposes that the southern electorate could be pivotal in determining the next government.
