The BJP campaign could not have been better organized. The momentum is with us. There is clarity in the campaign. The acceptability of the leader is extremely high. The groundswell seems to be building up not only in our traditional support areas but also in those regions where our strength is relatively marginal.

As against this, the Congress campaign is more abstract and confused. The leadership is non-inspirational, anti incumbency is hurting them significantly. Barring the BJP and its allies, some regional parties appear to be doing well within the confines of their region. Most of these regional parties are conventionally anti Congress. The third front or the federal front has a sporadic presence through certain regional groups but there is no structured alliance.

Most opinion polls are predicting a comfortable BJP, NDA victory. No other alliance, expect the NDA has any rational possibility of forming the government. Narendra Modi has become symbol of hope. With the focus now on a BJP, NDA victory, the voters expect an extremely responsible response from us. We have fought this election on issues of governance.

We must carry every section of society with us. People expect us to govern and deliver. Today, the flood lights are on us. We will now be increasingly put under public scrutiny. Even an isolated irresponsible statement will bring discredit to us. Every sensible well-wisher of the BJP is expected to exercise utmost restraint and concentrate on issue of governance, which is the theme of our campaign. Any statement to the contrary will only help our rivals.

(Author is leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha)

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