What next for left-wing politics after the Congress victory in Karnataka assembly election?
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THE defeat of BJP-led Hindutva politics in Karnataka state is cause for celebration and hope for India’s secular constitutional democracy.
The people of Karnataka, in the south-west of the country, rejected divisive and bigoted politics under Narendra Modi’s leadership. His campaign focused on polarisation, while the Congress Party led a positive campaign.
The Congress Party successfully consolidated its votes and organisation, countering Hindutva propaganda with its five “guarantees” policy.
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