How did BJP come to power despite bad economic indicators? Explained

About BJP's victory despite economic indicators presenting a bleak image of nation's economy, senior journalist Manoj Gairola said, "If the performance of the economy on the basis macroeconomic parameters is anaylsed, we'll find that government did not perform well. He added, "Many schemes like direct benefit transfer, Swachh Bharat reached to the common people and are showing impact in the election."