My theory is definitely rural distress due to hyper-inflation, loss of livelihood during temple development like road widening etc. in Varanasi, Ayodhya etc.
Candidates track record and reach with voters.
In UP bulldozer model can get ruthless when individual society lands are being targeted and bulldozed. I've personally seen and known stories where women and kids peacefully working in a society are being attacked but wrongly portrayed as stonepelters in the media. Even Mohan Bhagwat visited and praised them for the society's contribution to the greater good.
Finally RSS(Sangh) being ignored and Nadda's statement that BJP doesn't depend on RSS for votes.
Originally posted by: KJasoosChulbulP
The UP results are still a puzzle and has rocked BJP leadership. FYI.
I know I have read about Yogis selections being over ruled etc. but still - results have stumped them given Modiji ka khood ka votes. Smriti. Etc.
20-30 seats delta minimum and we would all be having a different conversation.
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