Selective interpretation of the election verdict

It's highly irritating to view/read about politicians and others interpret the "people's verdict" as per their convenience. Unfortunately, journalists - for reasons of personal political bent or laziness - don't challenge these selective interpretations.

According to Sitaram Yechury (CPI-M) and Mani Shankar Aiyer (Congress), who appeared on NDTV 24X7's "The Big Fight" program over the weekend, the people have voted "clearly" in favor of "secular forces".

There are obvious problem with this such a simplistic interpretation.

What about the people of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan? Since they voted in favor of the NDA, does that mean that they desire a "communal government"?

And what does the CPI-M's sweep in Kerala essentially against the Congress say about the people of Kerala's opinion on the "secular vs. communal" debate?

And how does Aiyer explain the transformation of the Congress Party's current allies in his home state Tamil Nadu - the DMK, PMK and MDMK? These parties were very much a part of the previous NDA government, which he now brands as "communal". How did they suddenly become "secular"? Could he kindly explain the exact "purification" process through which a party can transform from "communal" to "secular" - other than by allying with the Congress?

Unfortunately, the moderator, Rajdeep Sardesai, failed to ask these questions.