Despite carrying a Right-wing image and unabashed endorsement of Hindu cultural ideals and symbols, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's welfare approach is considered closer to the Left. Having drawn lessons from ill-fated 2004 Shining India campaign, Modi didn't want to let adversaries daub the party as pro-rich. MANREGA was made more accountable and Food Security Act rolled out.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/lok-sabha-election-result-how-a-right-pm-took-left-turn/articleshow/69474000.cms