🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
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🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
The Real Test Lies in the South. While West Bengal is often cited as BJP’s toughest battleground, the real electoral Everest lies further south. Tamil Nadu and Kerala present a far more formidable challenge—not just electorally, but ideologically. Their deeply rooted Dravidian identity, linguistic pride, and progressive social fabric make them resistant to the BJP’s core narrative. Yes, Bengal saw a dramatic surge—from 3 to 77 MLAs—fueling national headlines and expectations. But that very visibility masks the silent, steeper wall of resistance in the south. In Tamil Nadu and Kerala, the BJP isn’t just losing—it’s barely in the conversation. If the party ever manages to form a government in Tamil Nadu, it won’t just be a political victory—it will be a tectonic shift. Until then, Bengal remains a battle; the south, a siege.
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🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane,
Mangesh Khairnar’s exclusion from BJP’s ticket list has ignited a storm—not just of disappointment, but of deeper questions about ideological loyalty and political expediency. A man who carried the saffron flag in both hands, who stood at the frontline of cow protection, Hindu mobilization, and community defense, now finds himself sidelined for a last-minute entrant from the Sharad Pawar camp. Khairnar’s decades of grassroots Hindutva activism, even at personal risk, earned him reverence—not just within BJP circles but among the broader Hindu electorate. Yet, when ticket distribution arrived, his unwavering service was overlooked. If ideological commitment is so easily sacrificed for political arithmetic, what message does that send to the cadre? Silence from party leaders only deepens the wound. Injustice to Khairnar isn’t just personal—it’s symbolic of a growing disconnect.
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🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
As Satara’s municipal election heats up, one name keeps echoing—not for achievements, but for an unrelenting political hiccup. A self-styled social worker, once defeated in a major election, now dreams of the mayor’s chair with sudden urgency. Why now? That’s the question on every voter’s lips. Articles praising their “vision” have mysteriously mushroomed. But the public remembers: the past record is more about self-promotion than selfless service. The so-called social work often blurred into business interests, and the “vision” seems borrowed, not built. In a city that’s seen many such aspirants, Satara’s voters remain sharp. They know that loud posters and divine comparisons don’t win trust—credibility does. As the hiccup of ambition grows louder, the real question is: will it pass before the ballot, or will the ballot cure it for good?
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🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
The decimation of RJD in Bihar isn’t just a local setback—it’s a warning bell for Akhilesh Yadav and other regional dynasties. Congress, though weakened electorally, seems to be executing a long-term strategy: dismantling powerful regional parties that once splintered its dominance. By weakening heirs of Lalu and Mulayam, Congress aims to reclaim Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.Within the INDIA alliance, many partners are former Congress rebels. Now, the party appears intent on politically neutralizing them—one state at a time. Nitish Kumar sensed this early and returned to NDA.If successful, this strategy could reshape Indian democracy into a bipolar contest: BJP vs Congress. But such consolidation risks erasing regional voices. Congress isn’t dead—it’s quietly recalibrating. And if Bengal follows Bihar, Mamata may be next in line for this strategic purge.
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🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
When political discourse claims to defend “Maharashtra’s pride” against Gujarati industrial dominance, it must first confront its own contradictions. The Pawar family’s investment in Adani, Baramati Agro’s partnership with Adani Wilmar, and UPA-era airport allocations to Anil Ambani—these aren’t distant rumors, they’re documented ties. Similarly, Shiv Sena’s municipal contracts to Reliance and subsequent donations via electoral bonds raise questions of quid pro quo. Yet, outrage is reserved only for Modi or Fadnavis’s proximity to these tycoons. Why the silence on Pawar and Thackeray’s economic entanglements? If this truly is a Maharashtra vs Gujarat narrative, then integrity demands equal scrutiny. Otherwise, it’s not about regional pride—it’s about political convenience. Selective outrage doesn’t protect Marathi identity. It only exposes how easily it’s traded for influence, contracts, and donations.
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