This may be enticed to analyze slices, dice and elections, even the counting of votes continues. This can be good for media. This can be good for social media comments. It can also be good for ordinary citizens because they try to understand whether their hump was right or wrong and whether their votes make any difference. However, this may not be good for those interested in politics.
It is important to avoid conclusion in haste. In the excitement of victory and in despair after defeat, the objective analysis does not easily come. Due to the pressure of journalists and other fast-paced online platforms, many run to write a certain conclusions about elections by noon, while the count is still on. Many of them immediately began writing obesity to lose, without realizing that Indian democracy has seen hundreds of revival of ‘declared-looked’ political organizations.
People, and how they vote
Even after the end results are out, we should be temporary and careful. We should not jump on quick decisions about why people voted in a special way. Many factors affect how people choose their leaders, such as local and ideological issues, party promises and quality of candidates. I believe that quick assessment or evaluation of election results should be avoided until someone is understanding and appreciating the factors that have gone into electoral results. This applies to Haryana and Maharashtra as much as the Delhi Assembly Election Results. In many ways, this also applies to the results of the 2024 Lok Sabha election results.
My aim in this column is not to share my views on the results of the Delhi assembly elections, but to highlight some clear and important messages. Throughout the day, I heard veteran journalists and even some politicians announced the death of India block. For them, I would simply urge to see a closely on the context and origin of its formation. For the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, India block emerged as an idea and emerged as a platform to unite political parties, which believed that an alternative vision was necessary for governance. It was a strategic decision and an attempt to gather.
India block as a cooperative compact
A option for ruling politics and policies is required to challenge from a collective platform. During all the meetings of the block, it was clear for member parties that the alliance would act as a cooperative compact, some members may follow different trajectory in some states. There was no objection to this. As a result, states like Kerala, Punjab and West Bengal saw an election competition between parties within the India block, even standing together on the national stage. I should emphasize that both an idea and a cooperative compact, as the block remains significant and relevant, as the floor is displayed by coordination in both houses of Parliament.
Three levels of electoral politics
Electoral politics operates at three major levels: strategic, strategic and fundamental. Strategic politics involves whatever is necessary to win the election, even at the cost of firm beliefs. This approach erases the voter trust and weakens confidence in the political system.
Strategic politics focuses on a long -term plan. Many times, parties with shared core values can cooperate for the maximum good of the nation. Such alliances are appropriate if they are created on a mutual agreement about major principles and goals. However, this participation should be based on honest discussion and a clear understanding.
Fast values such as democracy and participation, transparency and accountability, commitment to social and economic justice, and overall development are the most important. These main principles should never be sacrificed for electoral victory. Any aspect that compromises on its original values for short -term benefits risks to lose public respect in the long run.
Effective leaders and party workers prioritize the strategic scheme, while their basic beliefs are perfect. They usually avoid short -sighted strategic tricks that can win quickly but eventually damage democracy. However, some fall into this trap. Voters recognize and appreciate those parties that maintain their principles rather than bending for convenience.
Political parties develop long -term strategies that are beyond a single election, the aim is to create continuous voter support over many years. When analyzing the election results, it is necessary to assess how this strategy has succeeded or failed, as it provides deep insight into Indian democracy.
Not losing ideology
Ideological commitment has an important role in shaping the identity of a political party, a major Tech -up by Delhi elections. A clear ideological stance helps define a party, unite its members around shared principles and goals, and provides a consistent structure for decision making and policy making. This ensures that policies only remain stable over time rather than being fully operated by short -term political benefits. Without a strong conceptual foundation, parties risk fragmentation.
Voters closely inspect the main constitutional values such as freedom, dignity and justice – not only for their commitment to political parties but also for their stability – or in its absence. In a democracy where regressive trends are often incorrectly presented as progress, an important part of voters expects a clear and royal stand from the parties. Voters want to know if a party will stand by them or leave them in response to hysteria and fuel displeasure by fringe groups and media narratives.
As shown in recent elections, voters align with parties that reflect their values and beliefs. A strong ideological foundation creates faith and long -term loyalty among supporters. Ideally committed parties are more effective in raising their Aadhaar and advocating systemic changes. Their clear mission resonates with people, ensuring continuous support even after the electoral defeat. In contrast, parties with lack of ideological stability often resorted to opportunistic strategy, transferring positions based on public opinion or short-term political benefits-which ends their credibility.
[Prof. Manoj Kumar Jha (Rashtriya Janata Dal) is a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha.]
Disclaimer: These are the personal opinions of the author
