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Asim Ali
Asim Ali is a political researcher at the Centre for Policy Research and a political columnist based in Delhi.
Asim Ali is a political researcher at the Centre for Policy Research and a political columnist based in Delhi. His columns have appeared in The Telegraph, The Times of India, The Print, The Wire, and The New York Times. At various points he has studied engineering, development studies and political science. Besides politics, Asim is interested in football and follows the club FC Barcelona.
June 17, 2021
India’s BJP and Congress Both Battling Political Infighting
By Asim Ali
While the BJP’s problems stem from excessive micromanaging by its leaders, the Congress’ woes arise from its weak leadership
May 31, 2021
Paranoid State: India Battles COVID-19 and Conspiracy Theories
By Asim Ali
As consensus breaks down, both India’s ruling party and its opponents have enthusiastically embraced a conspiratorial political culture.
May 05, 2021
Pandemic Second Wave Presents a Moment of Reckoning for Modi – and Indian Politics
By Asim Ali
While the BJP’s defeat in the West Bengal elections hardly marks a referendum against Modi, rising middle class anger could indeed reverse his fortunes.
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