‘Are achhe din finally ahead?’: Wangchuk's wife takes dig at Modi govt after PK's win in Bihar

Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, sees Kishor's win as indicative of political change in India. After Prashant Kishor's victory in Bihar's Bankipur Assembly bypoll, Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, on Tuesday took a swipe at the Modi government and said, "Are achhe din finally ahead?"Sonam Wangchuk's wife sees signs of a political shift after PK win. (PTI)In a post on X, Angmo reflected on recent political developments, including Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and Kishor's landmark victory, writing: "Is the tide turning? First, a resignation following the Jantar Mantar protests. Now, Prashant Kishor breaches the BJP's long-held Bankipur bastion with a remarkable victory."She added, “One result does not make a revolution. But sometimes small cracks tell us that something underneath is shifting.”Angmo then posed a series of questions: "Is India asking for a new grammar of politics? Are achhe din finally ahead?"Her remarks came after Kishor won the Bankipur Assembly bypoll, ending the BJP's long-held hold over the constituency. The phrase "achhe din" was the BJP's widely used campaign slogan during the 2014 Lok Sabha elections and has since become closely associated with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read MorePrashant KishorGet the latest India News, breaking headlines and real-time updates from across the country. Stay informed about politics, government policies, crime, weather and major national developments.