The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly criticized the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) coalition, alleging mismanagement and chaos in states governed by its constituent parties. This critique follows a series of incidents that the BJP has highlighted as evidence of governance failures.

BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi recently addressed the issue, pointing to instances of mismanagement and disorder during large-scale events in West Bengal, Bengaluru, and Tamil Nadu. Trivedi specifically mentioned an incident at Salt Lake Stadium, arguing that the disarray reflected the poor state of governance in these states and raised questions about the character and accountability of the ruling parties.

This is not the first time the BJP has attacked the INDIA alliance. The BJP has repeatedly accused the INDIA bloc of prioritizing corruption over public welfare. BJP leaders have claimed that INDIA alliance leaders are in competition to see who can loot the public the most. They assert that voters are increasingly rejecting such regimes. The BJP also claims that the INDIA alliance lacks a clear leader, policy, or intention. They see the alliance as merely a "selfish grouping" focused on promoting the interests of specific families rather than national development.

In early 2024, the BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia spoke of an "ideological conflict" in the country, with the BJP committed to a corruption-free India, and the INDIA alliance representing leaders with "personal ambitions but nothing to offer to the people of the country". The BJP views itself as an idea-driven party, contrasting itself with the INDIA alliance.

The BJP has also seized on internal conflicts and organizational challenges within the INDIA alliance to bolster its criticism. Following the recent election results in Bihar, where the INDIA alliance suffered a significant defeat, leaders within the INDIA bloc have pointed fingers and questioned the strategic decisions of the alliance.

Accusations have also surfaced regarding the stability of the INDIA alliance in Jharkhand, with the BJP and ruling coalition members trading blame for circulating rumors of political realignment. Amidst these political tensions, Congress has dismissed rumors of a Hemant Soren-BJP tie-up, asserting that the INDIA bloc in Jharkhand remains strong.

Furthermore, the INDIA alliance has faced internal discord regarding the actions of judicial figures. For example, members of the INDIA alliance have sought the removal of Justice G.R. Swaminathan following a controversy over a Madurai hill lamp.

The BJP's attacks on the INDIA alliance come as the political landscape heats up, with both sides positioning themselves for future elections. The BJP aims to portray the INDIA alliance as unstable, corrupt, and lacking a coherent vision for the country, while the INDIA alliance seeks to counter these narratives and present itself as a viable alternative to the current government.