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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
India Contemplates New Freedom and Democracy Indices After ‘Hypocrisy’ Cries
By Abhijnan Rej
Ironically, India’s performance on many social and political indices has worsened under the watch of a government extremely sensitive to Western criticism.
Indian Minister Accused of Graft by Swedish Media Amid Deepening India-Sweden Ties
By Abhijnan Rej
While the accusations are unlikely to affect bilateral ties, or the ruling BJP, they have an uncomfortable historical precedent.
Has the Long Arm of the BJP’s Identity Politics Reached Australia?
By Grant Wyeth
A group of Sikh men were attacked in a Sydney suburb by other Indian Australians. Police believe the attack is linked to the Sikh-led farmers' protests in India.
State of Play: Elections in India’s Assam
By Sudha Ramachandran
While forecasts predict the BJP and its allies retaining power, things may not be that simple.
When Did India’s BJP Lose Its Hawkishness on China?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
To diplomatically stand up to China, all the BJP needs is to do is to revive some of its past rhetoric.
Amid Farmer Protests, India’s Sedition Law Is Back in the Headlines
By Sudha Ramachandran
The colonial-era law has long been used to quash dissent. It’s happening again in the wake of a violent episode in the farmer protests.
Post-Politics or the Politics of Posting: Indian Politics on the Web
By Krzysztof Iwanek
What does India’s ruling party’s guidebook tell us about the era of social media we live in?
Is India Living up to Its Constitution?
By Bansari Kamdar
While the Indian constitution, celebrated every year on January 26, has an enlightened, egalitarian outlook, contemporary India’s reality tells a different story.
India’s BJP Members Voice Concern After Trump is ‘Deplatformed’
By Abhijnan Rej
The party's supporters worry Facebook and Twitter might come after them next.
RSS vs RCEP: Explaining Hindu Nationalists’ Opposition to RCEP
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The wide array of Indian groups opposing RCEP included the Hindu nationalist organization behind the ruling party.
What a City Election in Hyderabad Says About the BJP’s National Strategy
By Prashant Waikar
While the party seeks to make inroads in the south of India, it still has a significant distance to traverse.
India’s Ruling Party Narrowly Wins in Bihar
By Krzysztof Iwanek
What do the Bihar elections tell us about the direction of Indian national politics?