India, March 16 -- In a strategic move aimed at tackling anti-incumbency and heighteniing its electoral appeal, the BJP has made an unusual shift in its nomination process: The party has dropped over 20 per cent of its sitting MPs in the upcoming elections. This move, while seemingly risky, reflects the ruling party's proactive approach in addressing voter discontent. Anti-incumbency, or the tendency of voters to feel dissatisfied with their chosen representatives and opt for change, can seriously affect a party's poll prospects. Over time, entrenched power can lead to complacency and perceived administrative inertia. Therefore, parties often grapple with the challenge of mitigating the anti-incumbency sentiment. However, the move appears...