‘We lost jobs, had no food during Covid, but what could the Modi government have done?’

This 46-year-old woman from Mumbai admits that BJP’s welfare benefits have not reached her, but will continue to vote for the party.

Tabassum Barnagarwala

· May 17, 2024 · 06:30 am

‘Modi promised us money in our accounts. What did we get? Rs 15 lakh in debt’

A chilli farmer in Uttar Pradesh, once loyal to BJP, is rethinking his vote because of local-level corruption and stagnating farm incomes

Ayush Tiwari

· May 05, 2024 · 04:30 pm

‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’

For an elderly voter in western UP, the prime minister’s personal appeal and a perceived improvement in law and order prevail over her family’s difficulties.

Ayush Tiwari

· Apr 25, 2024 · 06:00 pm

‘They built the Ram temple. That is bigger than providing jobs.’

This Mumbai security guard works 18 hours a day to earn what he did five years ago, but does not blame the Modi government for his difficult life.

Tabassum Barnagarwala

· Apr 20, 2024 · 09:00 am