After 12 years at the helm, the BJP finds limited legroom for its political calculations
This analysis examines the political challenges faced by the BJP government after 12 years in power, specifically regarding protests and ministerial resignations. It highlights how the government's response to public pressure has varied depending on political calculations.
Why it matters
Provides insight into the shifting political landscape and the influence of youth-led movements on government policy.
The resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, a demand sustained over long weeks by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and young protesters , is not the first instance of a Minister resigning from the Narendra Modi government, nor is it the first time this government has blinked in the face of a strong protest movement.
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