English + Urdu (PART 2 – Continuation of the Core Argument)Absence from Rallies Is Not Political Rejectionجلسوں سے غیر حاضری سیاسی انکار نہیںOne of the most frequent analytical mistakes in Indian politics is assuming that people who do not attend rallies are politically disengaged or unsupportive. In West Bengal, this assumption collapses very quickly.
English + Urdu (PART 2 – Continuation of the Core Argument) Absence from Rallies Is Not Political Rejection جلسوں سے غیر حاضری سیاسی انکار نہیں One of the most frequent analytical mistakes in Indian politics is assuming that people who do not attend rallies are politically disengaged or unsupportive. In West Bengal, this assumption collapses very quickly. In districts like Malda, many voters consciously avoid public political gatherings because: Public presence signals open political alignment Local social and political pressure can follow Voting is seen as a private, safer form of expression مغربی بنگال میں جلسہ اکثر جمہوری شرکت سے زیادہ علانیہ وابستگی سمجھا جاتا ہے۔ اسی لیے کم حاضری کو عدم حمایت کہنا درست نہیں۔ National Popularity vs Bengal’s Political Reality قومی مقبولیت اور بنگال کی زمینی سیاست There is no serious dispute over the national stature of Narendra Modi. His popularity across India is undeniable. However, West Bengal separates national leadership from state ...