At the turn of 2026 and 2027, India, as a key global player, carried out a number of events that will undoubtedly influence global political processes.

Strengthening the Ruling Party’s Position Domestically

The BJP’s decisive victory in the local elections in Maharashtra, the second-largest state by population (approximately 130 million people), held in mid-January, was further evidence of its strengthening position. The party has dominated India for 12 years. This event is particularly significant given the controversial results of the parliamentary and state assembly elections in the state two years earlier. It’s no coincidence that Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to the people of Maharashtra for the trust they placed in his party.

The municipal election results in Maharashtra confirm the BJP’s claim to be the only national party, a status lost by its main opponent, the Indian National Congress. The presence of such a party in such a complex country with numerous potential internal contradictions is critical, firstly, for maintaining the integrity of the state and, secondly, for shaping its foreign policy aspirations on the global stage.

It’s important to emphasize that the BJP is strengthening its position through transparent elections, free from significant administrative manipulation, and with high voter turnout. In Maharashtra, for example, voter turnout in 29 municipal constituencies averaged 55%. This also explains the leading position of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who can already be considered one of India’s outstanding statesmen of the independence era, enjoying undisputed authority on the international stage.

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