Be alert… How Sangh played an important role in BJP’s big victory in Maharashtra

New Delhi: BJP’s victory in Maharashtra is extraordinary and also special in many ways. In the Maharashtra Assembly elections, BJP contested 149 seats and won 132 of them. This is the best performance of BJP in Maharashtra. Along with BJP, other parties involved in Mahayuti also performed well. The Sangh is believed to have played an important role in this victory. The Sangh Parivar put in all its strength to make the BJP-led Mahayuti win with a thumping majority. The Sangh quietly activated its vast network of workers and organized over 60,000 voter meetings across the state with the slogan ‘Sajag Raho’. This helped a lot in countering the statements of the opposition parties and the atmosphere became in favor of the Grand Alliance.

Help was sought from the union
In an interview to ‘Times of India’ on 6 November, Devendra Fadnavis admitted that BJP sought help from the RSS to refute the false statements of Congress and its allies on issues like reservation, ‘vote-jihad’ and constitutional integrity. Was. Despite maintaining distance from political activities, the Sangh celebrated the victory of Mahayuti. A senior RSS functionary said it was an unprecedented victory that ensures BJP’s rule over Maharashtra.

Sangh prevented Hindu votes from being divided
The Sangh is generally known to work behind the scenes. This bet is special in many ways for the RSS, which is going to celebrate the centenary of its foundation day next year. Conquering Maharashtra was not just about political dominance, but also about ensuring a government that was aligned with his/her ideological goals. Sources reveal that the RSS campaign was aimed at countering the opposition’s strategies that were trying to divide Hindu votes on the basis of caste and community.Strategy changed after Lok Sabha elections
Sensitive issues like ‘Vote Jihad’ were also included in this agenda, without repeating ‘Batenge to Katenge’. This came after BJP’s defeat in the Lok Sabha elections. A senior RSS official said that those trying to divide Hindus on the basis of caste have failed. This victory reflects the people’s rejection of such an agenda. Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), the second largest organization of the Sangh Parivar, also played an important role in this victory. VHP general secretary Milind Parande said their massive campaigns encouraged voters to exercise their franchise wisely. While avoiding openly endorsing any party, the VHP emphasized Hindu unity and urged voters to support candidates aligned with their interests.

Big contribution of RSS behind the landslide victory
Mahayuti’s landslide victory underlines the influence of the RSS, whose careful ground work and large number of workers helped consolidate the BJP’s Hindu votes and neutralize opposition strategies. As the union enters its 100th year, its role in shaping electoral outcomes while maintaining an official distance from politics remains one of its most important and strategic strengths.