Vallam Basheer, a Dravidian movement thinker, attributes Modi's setback in the by-elections across 13 assembly seats in seven states to growing dissatisfaction with BJP policies. He notes that opposition parties are uniting against BJP's dominance, presenting significant challenges. Basheer also highlights the strategic moves by NDA allies like Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu, who are using their influence to gain concessions and potentially realign the alliance. These developments could weaken Modi's control and reshape the political landscape ahead of future elections.