Srinagar, Feb. 27 -- As speculation grows regarding the ease with which the BJP could secure victory in the upcoming parliamentary election, there appears to be a glaring lack of cohesive and spirited efforts by the Opposition to mobilize the electorate. Key developments such as the Supreme Court ruling on electoral bonds and the ongoing farmers' agitation seem to have been overshadowed by an aggressive BJP, which is not only consolidating its position but also poaching members from the Opposition.

This stark asymmetry between the approaches of the ruling party and the Opposition cannot be solely attributed to the alleged anti-democratic maneuvers of the BJP. Instead, it reflects a significant political failure on the part of the Opposit...