In 2014, the BJP had swept north India winning 134 seats of the 180 on offer; it won 122 this time. For nearly half of all voters, Modi was the preferred choice for Prime Minister. Across the north, the BJP’s success was driven by the Modi wave. In eight northern states, the proportion of voters preferring Modi for Prime Minister was greater than the national average (47%). In Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), there was a stark contrast in how the state’s two regions viewed Modi and the BJP.

Source: Mint June 30, 2019 13:07 UTC