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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Narendra Modi Wins Again -- What Does That Mean for India?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
This time, Narendra Modi was the issue. And the electorate has issued him a fresh mandate.
The Domestic Dividends of Modi’s Look West Policy
By Chirayu Thakkar
Modi broke with BJP precedent to pursue Arab states. The foreign policy rationale is obvious, but there's a domestic political logic as well.
Political Opportunism in India: Exploiting Islamophobia
By Nazneen Mohsina
The implications of the BJP’s burgeoning anti-Muslim rhetoric are grave.
Manufacturing Islamophobia on WhatsApp in India
By Soma Basu
What can a study of pro-BJP WhatsApp groups tell us about the party’s culpability in rising Islamophobia?
Lok Sabha Election 2019: Implications for Pakistan
By Fahad Nabeel
Who wins the election in India, and forms its next government, is of critical interest to Pakistan.
Why the Pakistani Establishment Is Rooting for the BJP
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
The strange logic behind Pakistan's leaders wanting a Hindu nationalist party to keep control of India.
Can the BJP Do It Again?
By Neelanjan Sircar
In 2014, the BJP swept to power easily. In this year’s elections, forming government will be a lot harder.
Can the BJP Win the Battle for Tamil Nadu?
By Divya Chandrababu
The BJP kicked off its campaign in the southern state, where it is battling the impression of being an outsider.
Can the BJP Hold on to Power?
By K.S. Venkatachalam
Narendra Modi’s chances of returning to power in 2019 fall as a major poll predicts a hung parliament.
Are Tamil Nadu’s Dravidian Parties on a Terminal Decline?
By Pravin Prakash
The struggle to claim Tamil identity will redefine both Tamil nationalism and Tamil Nadu in years to come.
Paint It Saffron: The Colors of Indian Political Parties
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Just like symbols, colors are a part of a party’s image.
Can a 'Federal Front' Help Take Down India's Modi?
By Tridivesh Singh Maini
Regional heavyweights are gearing up to try and launch national political careers in next year's elections.