Narendra Modi's elevation in the party was marked by the LK Advani resignation drama and now a split between the BJP and the JD(U) is on the cards. Are the party functionaries and its allies, leave aside the electorate, getting polarised as well? Senior journalist Ashok Malik joined IBNLive readers for an interaction on the issue.
Q. Hi Malik, like to know what are the political formations that may emerge out during general elections next year due to BJP's 'betting' on Modi? Asked by: Centrist
A. Depends on how many seats Modi wins. Impossible to tell right away.
Q. It appears that more the media and the leftist secularists spew venom on Modi, stronger he becomes and people get curious and feel that Modi may be right. Do you feel the same? Asked by: Rajan
A. I think the left-leaning media certainly underestimates his appeal.
Q. Do you feel that in 2014 people would like to have a stable central government and with Modi's elevation having polarised parties and electorate would benefit the Congress since there would be triangular or even quadrangular contests? Asked by: T T Krishnan
A. Not necessarily. I still believe the Congress faces a tough challenge.
Q. Sir, how much will the next assembly elections give the mood of the nation since it will be a direct fight between cong & bjp or they will be fought on state specific issues? Asked by: Kamal Agg
A. They are only partially representative.
Q. Dear Ashok, Don't you think, people like Nitish Kumar, Advani's warped strategies (which will never work for BJP) are leading events for the emergence of Narendra Modi, shorn of all things which actually block his progress? Thus if Nitish goes away, It will help Modi and BJP under Modi to become what it truly is destined for. Asked by: S. Harishankar
A. Perhaps. Modi has to get the seats.
Q. Is Modi able to convert the popularity into vote. Its sure that he will give the nightmare to congress until the election result. Asked by: Hasu
A. True.
Q. Do you think that Modi would be the PM candidate by BJP or does Advani or Sushma have chance because of their acceptability in JDU and other allies. Asked by: Amit
A. I think Modi is the BJP's only candidate realistic.
Q. What will happen to BJP performance in Bihar if JDU breaks its alliance with BJP. Asked by: Arpit Katiyar
A. There is a view that it may gain seats.
Q. Chanakya's intelligence + Chandraguputa's administrative skills=Narendra Modi. Your thoughts on this. Asked by: KS Prasad
A. Let's not get carried away.
Q. More Hindus vote for Cong than BJP..historically till 2009..do you think Modi will be able to reverse this trend..Even Advani failed during early 90's. Asked by: Centrist
A. All Hindus will never vote for the BJP.
Q. Though we all are praying for it, Do you think, in current scenario, if Modi puts all his efforts,will he be able to cross 200 Mark? Asked by: Ankit p
A. He has a chance.
Q. Will NaMo appeal cost regional parties votes/seats in NaMo favour in Hindi Belt? Asked by: GUNJAN
A. I would think so, especially in UP.
Q. With Modi's elevation Cong must be in a better position to attract more allies, I wont be surprised if Nitish, Didi and DMK find it more advantageous in shaking hand with Rahul than Modi after May 2014...what do you think? Asked by: Centrist
A. It depends on how many seats the Congress wins.
Q. Tell us you true assessment BJP's future in Bihar if Nitish leaves NDA, Asked by: GUNJAN
A. Lalu will gain, BJP could finish second.
Q. Do you feel that in 2014 people would like to have a stable central government and with Modi's elevation having polarised parties and electorate would benefit the Congress since there would be triangular or even quadrangular contests? Asked by: T T Krishnan
A. Can't make an absolute prediction but I do expect a stable govt.
Q. The Congress or the RJD, which party will benefit more in Bihar is JD(U)part ways with BJP on Modi issue? Asked by: Rohit
A. RJD.
Q. Don't you think that BJP has to take this decision sooner or later. Looking at the country's mood today I think the loss - if at all - should not cost BJP too dearly. Your take please. Asked by: Madhu K. Nair
A. Decision has been taken, hasn't it?
Q. Don't you think that BJP will get simple majority id it project Modi as PM candidate? Asked by: Arpit Katiyar
A. Simple majority? No.
Q. BJP is going to loose allies because Modi to be considered for PM candidate, Do they get benefit over Modi as PM candidate than losing their allies? Asked by: Venkat
A. That's the gamble.
Q. How could Modi's elevation cost the BJP? Asked by: amrita
A. Uniting electoral constituencies hostile to Modi behind the BJP.
Q. Even this elevation is not accepted even by the inner circle in the BJP , then how he would be acceptable to the Indian public at large? Asked by: prathap
A. Other than a small coterie around Advani most people accept it.
Q. Does there exists any danger for our nation in the aggressive growth of regional parties. Are we going back to the British era of "divide and rule". Question relates to Nitish - Modi issue? Asked by: Pravijith T, calicut
A. I don't think things are that bad. Regional parties are also committed to India.
Q. Do you see 2014 as a contest between Modi and Rahul or do you think it will be a clash without personalities between NDA, UPA and Third front? Asked by: Amit
A. A bit of both, depending on the state/seat in question.
Q. If JD(U) pulls out of the NDA, what are the chances that AIADMK would join the NDA fold? Asked by: Satish
A. Is there a correlation?
Q. Is BJP better off without Nitish or do you think they need him desperately if they have to have any chance of putting up numbers for majority? Asked by: Amit
A. They're gambling on their own capacity rather than alliance.
Q. Will there be a huge affect of Modi's elevation in southern half of India? Asked by: Hafeez
A. It may retrieve some ground for the BJP in Karnataka.
Q. Do you think that Karnataka Election is a correct yardstick to judge Modi's appeal outside Gujarat? Don't you think that BJP didn't deserve to win Karnataka after how they governed the state for 5 years. Asked by: Oliver
A. No and no.
Q. Do u think the anti-Modi clamour is more pre-poll and will soften post-LS voting. Also, AP and Orissa have assembly elections in 2014. TDP,TRS and BJD r potential Allies at centre along with AIADMK? Asked by: Arvind
A. True.
Q. Can you please recall a single indian political party which does not do divisive politics...frankly I don't see any one immune to this factor...then why harp on NaMo as only divisive figure in Indian politics. Asked by: srikar
A. What is your specific question to me?
Q. Why is media suddenly so caring for Mr Advani? bottom line of his drama was he wants to be NDA candidate. And is it not proper that in a democracy party chooses its most popular member as leader (which Mr Modi is). What's wrong in it? Asked by: Sandeep
A. Nothing wrong with it.
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