This usually happens when there is an issue that is being debated, as has been the case in recent months. It is easy, therefore, to think the results are going to be a referendum on the Prime Minister and his policies, particularly demonetisation. For example in Punjab, where it has been ruling in a Jat Sikh-upper caste Hindu partnership with the Akali Dal for a decade. He remains the most credible politician we have, by a very long way. And so, because of him, the BJP will remain the dominant party in India for a long time.

Source: Times of India February 19, 2017 02:03 UTC