“This is the lowest period for us since we took charge in 2014,” said a senior leader in charge of key states. “But it’s not irreparable,” said the senior BJP leader. “Signficant reserves of that political capital we had have been lost,” said a senior BJP leader, who is also a member of the Rajya Sabha. So state to state –both where it is in power and in opposition – BJP leaders and cadres are facing public criticism and anguish. Our voters feel cheated,” admitted a party leader from Uttar Pradesh, where elections are early next year.

Source: Indian Express May 30, 2021 22:09 UTC