Cong vs BJP: A SWOT analysis

CongressBharatiya Janata PartyStrength On balance, the UPA government has performed well. No tangible anti-incumbency in urban areas. Its leadership comes across as better equipped to handle challenges on the foreign policy and economic front. Strength Its allies are dependent on the BJP for a majority in states such as Bihar, Orissa and Punjab. BJP state units are strong.

The outgoing Lok Sabha: where they stand

UPA : 227. Congress: 150; NCP: 11; DMK: 16; RJD: 24; JMM: 5 Others: 21

NDA: 189. BJP: 113; BJD: 10; JD(U)*: 1; Shiromani Akali Dal: 8; Shiv Sena: 12; Others: 38

The rest: Left Front: 58; Samajwadi Party**: 34; BSP: 16; Others and vacant seats: 19

* Seven members resigned over the MNS’s anti-north Indian campaign in Mumbai;
** SP extended outside support to the UPA during the trust vote last July