“Those who became arrogant stopped at 241”: RSS leader’s veiled dig at BJP over election loss

Keywords: RSS, BJP, Lok Sabha Elections, 2024, Arrogance, Criticism, Political Commentary

A senior leader of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the ideological parent of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has delivered a veiled critique of the party’s performance in the recent Lok Sabha elections, suggesting that arrogance led to their defeat.

In a statement, the unnamed leader alluded to the BJP’s 2019 landslide victory, saying, “Those who became arrogant after winning 300 seats [in 2019], they stopped at 241 [in 2024].”

This statement, widely interpreted as a criticism of the BJP’s campaign strategy and leadership, has sparked debate within the political sphere. While the RSS leadership has previously expressed concerns about the party’s disconnect with the masses, this veiled criticism comes at a crucial time, as the BJP prepares for future elections.

Analysts argue that the RSS leader’s remarks are a sign of growing discontent within the Sangh Parivar over the BJP’s performance. They point to the recent political shifts and electoral strategies as contributing factors to the BJP’s loss of seats.

The statement highlights the internal power dynamics within the BJP-RSS alliance, with the RSS seemingly exerting pressure on the BJP to re-evaluate its approach. Whether this criticism will lead to a significant change in the BJP’s strategy remains to be seen, but it has undoubtedly added another layer of intrigue to the upcoming political landscape.