Looks good so far! I know absolutely nothing about India post-independence so I guess I have a lot to learn!
I am following this and will to offer any support and ideas. What is Sonia doing during all of this?"The election of 1991 was a turning point in the history of India. From it confirmed the birth of a new India, coinciding with the Cold War's end. Now, India's right commanded a strong voice, demanding both economic reform and an emphasis on the indigenous Hindu culture. Now longer was it merely a coalition of castes and the tossing of money power by local bosses, but a national mandate focused on nation issues was becoming the new norm." - Thomas Friedman for the New York Times, 1991.
Rajiv Gandhi's ambitious strategy, while not an utter failure, did not bring out the results the Congress Party so desperately desired. Still losing the magic touch the Congress had just ten years ago, the party performed rather poorly. In Andhra Pradesh, the Telegu Desam party captured 33 seats, and with the Shiv Sena BJP understanding capturing around 30 seats, the Congress party was in bad shape. But the Janata Dal was in even worse condition. Rajiv Gandhi's tour across Uttar Pradesh harmed the Janata Dal more than it helped the Congress, allowing for the BJP to sweep the electorally rich state.
Results:
BJP- 181 (25%)
Congress - 176 (28%)
Janata Dal - 48 (7%)
Shiv Sena - 15
Telegu Desam Party - 33
While the Congress Party obtained the most votes, it was the BJP that got the most seats. The horse trading in the Parliament had just begun.
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I am following this and will to offer any support and ideas. What is Sonia doing during all of this?
Looks good so far! I know absolutely nothing about India post-independence so I guess I have a lot to learn!
A Rajiv Gandhi lives TL
You have my attention.