India, May 10 -- Opposition unity falters as BJP eyes fresh political realignments nationwide

The very survival of the INDIA bloc has come under serious strain following the BJP's sweeping victory in West Bengal and a series of strategic missteps by the Congress party. According to sources, the BJP is preparing to escalate "Operation Lotus" on an unprecedented scale. The process had already begun during the Assembly elections in five states, with seven Rajya Sabha MPs from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) shifting to the BJP. The focus has now moved decisively to Lok Sabha MPs.

Indications of a major split within the AAP are growing as Punjab elections approach. At least three of its Lok Sabha MPs are being viewed as vulnerable. The BJP is als...