The INDIA block led by the Congress and Rahul Gandhi blocked the BJP at 242. They could not get the 272 magic figure. With NDA allies too they could not get the 300.
They were aiming at crossing the 400 paar. They could not cross the 300 mark. This is a major set back to the BJP we can say. Poll strategist Prashanth said that the INDIA will not get even 60, but they got around 230 for that matter.
Now the BJP is dependent of Babu, Nitish and others to form the Government at the centre. As BJP they don’t have numbers and as NDA they can form the Government.
This is an election where the Congress and the BJP are happy with the results. KCR and Jagan are unhappy with the drubbing that they have got from the public.
The Lord Rama sentiment has failed the BJP in UP and Ayodhya miserably. No one predicted that the Congress could cross the 200 mark. It is more than clear that the Charishma of Modi has saved the BJP from losing the election.
But the faces of Modi-Shah and Nadda clearly showed that they were not happy with the outcome of the results. Ayodhya Ram Temple has consolidated the vote of Muslims and they voted for the Congress.
The setback in UP has made all the difference to the BJP. It may not be easy for the BJP in the coming elections. Modi may not be the contender for the post for the 4th time.
Who will lead the BJP is the question.