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Significance
Such a move could especially suit national parties like Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), as national issues would likely take precedence over local ones at poll time. In recent years, the Modi administration has pursued several policies that have a centralist thrust.
Impacts
Modi’s party will step up efforts to promote the use of the Hindi language across India.
Some states may try to reclaim taxing powers they have surrendered through participation in the Goods and Services Tax.
The BJP will rely heavily on personal campaigning by Modi in upcoming state elections, as his popularity exceeds the party’s.
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