India at a Crossroads: Analyzing the Potential Impacts of a Modi vs. Gandhi Victory in the 2024 Elections
The Lok Sabha elections in India in 2024 are considered particularly critical for several reasons: Polarized Political Landscape : India's political landscape has become increasingly polarized, with major parties like the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress (INC), among others, sharpening their ideological stances. This polarization tends to mobilize voter bases more strongly and leads to highly contested elections. Economic Challenges : India faces numerous economic challenges, including inflation, unemployment, and sector-specific issues such as agriculture and manufacturing. The outcome of the elections could significantly influence the government's approach to tackling these problems. Impact of Recent Policies : The current government has implemented several major policies, such as the Goods and Services Tax (GST), farm laws (though later repealed), and changes to citizenship laws. The public's response to these policies is likely to be a cri...