The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that recent assembly election results across key states reflect a larger “pattern” that could have long-term consequences for Indian democracy. The criticism came through an editorial published in the party’s mouthpiece Saamana, reported IANS.

Editorial flags ‘pattern’ in election outcomes

The editorial claimed that results in states such as West Bengal and Assam unfolded in line with what it described as a “Modi-Shah pattern.” It alleged that the BJP’s electoral success followed a pre-determined strategy rather than a straightforward democratic process. The party suggested that these outcomes indicate deeper concerns about how elections are being conducted, reported IANS.