They never cared about institutions, not about social equality. They are happy to reap the benefits and the bragging rights. But what the Right has always sought is a rather (chef's kiss) Pakistan-like quality. This is that happening at last.
Pakistan was formed by using religion as a basis for religion
Bangladesh split from Pakistan in 25 years
Hitler moulded Germany as an Aryan nation. He was defeated & dead in 15 years
If indian voter keeps voting back Modi/rss what will happen by 2040
So the Left emphasised how India was different from India, and though the Right seemed to agree, what it really had its eyes on was how to reduce that difference to zero. They really love the Pakistani way you see.