Lessons for Nepal from India's Decade of Election Manifestos and Governance Models
Summary
India's decade-long election cycles reveal key lessons on leadership, governance, and manifesto implementation that could guide Nepal's political parties toward impactful policymaking and electoral strategy.
Key Points
- India's 2014 Lok Sabha election ended a decade of Congress rule, bringing BJP to power with a development-focused manifesto under Narendra Modi.
- The 2019 election emphasized national security and welfare schemes, reinforcing BJP's position with nationalism as a key theme.
- In 2024, BJP lost absolute majority amid rising concerns over unemployment and inflation, while Congress made significant gains focusing on social welfare and democracy.
- India's decade-long experience shows effective manifesto implementation, particularly by BJP through targeted welfare schemes, offers lessons for Nepal's political parties on credible election promises.
