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In the Deccan Chronicle, senior journalist Anita Katyal reflects on recent political developments in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand that could shape the upcoming elections in these states.

She writes, “Though relations between the Bharatiya Janata Party and its ideological mentor, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, have recently improved after a brief period of tension, there is considerable speculation about Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis’s recent disclosure that he has sought the Sangh’s help in the upcoming Assembly elections. Different interpretations are being offered by BJP insiders about this statement.”