Bharatiya Janata Party

Kavita Krishnan is not a household name in India, but she is a ubiquitous presence wherever there is a fight for women’s rights or a need to give a voice to the downtrodden and underprivileged.

The BJP is ascending under Modi. But can the rest of India be won over?

Modi is making efforts to attract young swing voters, but needs to address a number of prickly issues.

A recent poll gives a sense of just how fractured India’s political future may be.

The withdrawal of Janata Dal (United) has pushed India’s Bharatiya Janata Party into an electoral corner.

The prospect of Narendra Modi becoming India’s next PM has big implications for Indian foreign policy.

Narendra Modi has been appointed campaign committee chief for the BJP. Can his majoritarian agenda appeal to all of India?

Election results in the southern Indian state of Karnataka could provide a preview of next year’s general election.

India’s Congress party has won big in Karnataka’s elections, with at least 121 assembly seats.

The BJP has elevated a number of controversial politicians to its central ranks, giving a preview of upcoming elections.

The Diplomat spoke with Aarthi Ramachandran, author of Decoding Rahul Gandhi.

Gujarati chief minister Narendra Modi is appealing to the mainstream with a narrative of economic success.