June 4th 2024.
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, who has been re-elected for the fourth consecutive time from the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat, expressed his thoughts on the recent poll results. He stated that these results serve as a reminder to the BJP that they are more successful when they focus on development rather than promoting communalism.
Tharoor emphasized that the election outcome also sends a strong message to the BJP that their style of governance needs significant improvement. He believes that in order to gain the support of voters in Kerala, the saffron party must move away from their traditional approach, which is more commonly seen in northern India.
The Congress leader shared his observations on the BJP's performance in Kerala, stating that their communal messaging has been a major hindrance in winning the trust of the people. However, he noted that when they shift their focus to other aspects, such as development and outreach to minorities, they have been more successful. Tharoor gave examples of Rajeev Chandrasekhar and Suresh Gopi, who have taken different approaches and have had better results.
According to Tharoor, the key to winning over voters in Kerala lies in breaking away from the conventional "north Indian BJP template." He believes that the recent election has further confirmed this fact. In an interview with PTI, Tharoor stated, "Only when the BJP steps beyond their usual approach, can they hope to appeal to the people of Kerala. This has been a clear and significant finding from the election."
When asked about the BJP's expectations and potential in Kerala, Tharoor stated that it was always evident that crossing 400 seats was impossible for the party. He added that even reaching 300 was a difficult feat, while 200 seats would be a significant challenge. He concluded by stating that the "400-plus" fantasy was never a realistic possibility, and the BJP must view the results with a more practical lens.
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