The Editorial Page: “Neither government nor Opposition can fool the electorate”
The Indian Express opinion argues that neither the ruling government nor the Opposition should treat voters as people who can be manipulated, and that elections must reward credible governance delivery.
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Core claim about electoral competition
A The Indian Express opinion says neither the ruling government nor the Opposition should expect to “fool” voters. The opinion argues that democratic accountability should guide election competition.
How voters are expected to judge parties
The opinion argues that voters assess policies and governance performance through outcomes. It contrasts this outcome-based evaluation with reliance on slogans or misleading communication.
