A year into his third term, PM Narendra Modi has widened his leadership edge despite initial concerns over BJP’s reduced seat count in 2024. Early doubts faded as BJP secured key wins in Maharashtra, Haryana, and Delhi, reinforcing Modi’s enduring popularity. His decisive actions, including the Waqf Bill and caste census, countered opposition narratives and demonstrated strong governance despite alliance pressures. Modi’s leadership in security matters, such as Operation Sindoor, further boosted public trust. Challenges remain—global instability, internal party disarray, and Bihar politics—but Modi’s strategic acumen, public goodwill, and resilience continue to solidify his political dominance.