State assembly elections in recent years have established a consistent pattern. Governments widely perceived to be corrupt and under-performing economically have been voted out. Incumbents in states with brisk development have been rewarded with renewed mandates. Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh can be placed in the first category, Bihar and Punjab in the second. There was a time when Indian voters were regarded vehemently anti-incumbent.
Above all, elections in most states have been relatively peaceful with no credible evidence of large scale wrongdoing. Despite complaints of apathy among urban voters, people seem to be engaged and willing to vote their objective mind. In the long run, that is a great thing.
Above all, elections in most states have been relatively peaceful with no credible evidence of large scale wrongdoing. Despite complaints of apathy among urban voters, people seem to be engaged and willing to vote their objective mind. In the long run, that is a great thing.
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