Likely Poll Outcomes: Implications

[Sukla Sen]

(For quite a few predictions, based on exit polls: <https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10219399071112639&id=1387786704&sfnsn=inebaylquemo>.)

One thing is clear despite uncertainties, as captured by (somewhat) divergent predictions and the past track record of such projections, that the BJP would emerge as the single largest party.

In fact, that was never in doubt. 

Rather, post-Pulwama/Balakot the issue was whether it'd cross the 300 mark.

On top of that, the way the EC has conducted itself, so far, is a vital factor.

Even then, now, the issue is how big is going to be the victory margin?

If the BJP is able to form a government - which looks quite likely right now, whether with or without others, it'd go in for the very soul of "India", that had been born on August 15th 1947.

Not too unlikely, one of the priority move would be the roll-out of the NRC nationwide  and, thereby, triggering a near-permanent civil war-like situation - polarising the whole populace.

On the way to its final destination. 

If, alternayely, the Opposition forms a mutually bickering government without a positive agenda, the BJP would be back, sooner rather than later. 

The prospect looks quite disturbing.

Sukla