After the euphoria of the Lok Sabha elections, 2019 has ended on a sombre note for the BJP with the defeat in Jharkhand. The Delhi elections will present an opportunity early in 2020 for the BJP to test the polarisation quotient of the new citizenship law. Following the enactment of the law, BJP leaders in Delhi have been optimistic about their prospects. Building state leaderships that can complement Modi’s popularity will be one of the party’s top tasks in 2020. Explained | Economy challenges: boost growth and gst revenues, keep deficit in checkThen, there are questions about the future of India’s democratic institutions.

Source: Indian Express December 31, 2019 23:02 UTC