The recent electoral success of Sri Lanka’s JVP highlights a global trend: left-wing revolutionary groups, once dedicated to armed struggle, are increasingly embracing democratic engagement. This article explores the factors driving this shift, examining case studies from Nepal, El Salvador, India, and Sri Lanka, and analyzing the implications for democracy and social justice.
The Bahujan Samaj Party’s (BSP) recent sacking of Akash Anand, its national coordinator, has raised questions about the party’s stance towards the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its impact on the 2024 general elections. Anand’s removal is seen as a surrender to the BJP, potentially benefiting the Samajwadi Party-Congress alliance. The BSP’s core vote bank is also shifting towards the SP-Congress alliance in some seats, further weakening the BSP’s prospects as the polls move towards the eastern parts of Uttar Pradesh.
