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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
April 06, 2023
To Save India’s Democracy, Congress Must Focus on Regional Parties
By Ali Malik
A prudent strategy for the opposition would prioritize the creation of a sizable coalition of regional parties to take on the BJP.
February 03, 2023
Hindu Nationalism on Display in India’s G20 Presidency
By Ritumbra Manuvie and Alena Kahle
The G-20 must avoid giving legitimacy to an exclusionary nation-branding project in which minorities are banished to the sidelines.
November 24, 2022
A New Entrant Complicates Electoral Equations in PM Modi’s Home State
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
The Aam Aadmi Party is expected to erode the support bases of the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress in Gujarat’s upcoming election.
November 23, 2022
How, and Why, the BJP Sometimes Courts Muslim Voters
By Anuttama Banerji
Despite its Hindutva ideology, in some states and some elections the BJP courts Muslim voters.
November 16, 2022
India’s PM Is Perpetually in Campaign Mode
By Kavita Chowdhury
Preoccupied with inaugurating infrastructure projects and addressing election rallies, Narendra Modi is neglecting governance and the problems confronting the people.
October 14, 2022
What’s Next for India’s Congress Party?
Nistula Hebbar, Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr., and Gilles Verniers discuss the leadership election and the prospects for India's main opposition party.
July 02, 2022
Modi’s UAE Stopover to Give a Fillip to the India-UAE Partnership
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
India had several reasons to seek a quick stabilization and reaffirmation of its relationship with the UAE.
June 11, 2022
India Faces a Diplomatic Storm in the Middle East
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
This episode illustrates the danger facing Indian foreign policy from domestic political developments, increasingly centered on religious conflict.
June 07, 2022
Muslim Nations Slam India Over Insulting Remarks About Islam
By Sheikh Saaliq
Calls for a boycott of Indian goods have surfaced in some Arab countries.
May 17, 2022
Do Australian Politicians Know the Difference Between Hinduism and Hindutva?
By Grant Wyeth
Engagement with the growing Hindu community is essential for Australian politicians, but there is an obvious tightrope to walk.
May 14, 2022
India’s Supreme Court Pauses Sedition Trials
By Sudha Ramachandran
Although the Narendra Modi government said it will “re-examine” and “re-consider” the sedition law, its apparent change of heart is unconvincing.
March 15, 2022
Indian Court Upholds Ban on Hijab in Schools and Colleges
By Sheikh Saaliq
While the ban applies only to the state of Karnataka, the court ruling could set a precedent for the rest of the country.
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