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Bihar
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?
India’s Toughest COVID-19 Test Still Lies Ahead
By Soma Basu
Winter smog, religious festivals and election campaigns pose a crucial test of India’s pandemic management.
Upcoming Regional Polls in India a Litmus Test for the BJP and the Opposition Alike
By Aditi Dayal
COVID-19, religion, and a contentious new law affecting farmers will shape the outcomes; however local issues remain predominant.
Absentee Ballots? Re-enfranchising India’s Migrant Workers
By Bansari Kamdar
As India’s internal migrant workers return to cities desperate for work, without a change in policy they could be left out of important upcoming elections.
A Carnival on the City’s Margins: The Sonepur Mela of Bihar
By Subir Rana
The annual festival combines livestock sales with massive bazaars, nighttime theater with carnival rides, and, over it all, political ads.
How Will COVID-19 Impact the BJP’s Electoral Chances?
By Aditi Dayal
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the political dynamics in India -- how much will it matter?
Floods, Droughts, and India's Uncertain Climate Future
By Priyanka Borpujari
Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, and hundreds of smaller cities may be condemned to catastrophic annual climate events.
With Dramatics in Bihar, the BJP’s March to Dominance in Indian Politics Continues
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
A Machiavellian move in Bihari politics has jolted India into reckoning with the BJP's true political power.
The Implications of the Bihar Elections
By Anish Mishra
The recent defeat of the BJP has implications that go well beyond the Indian state.
Narendra Modi's BJP Trounced in Bihar Legislative Assembly Elections
By Ankit Panda
In a political earthquake, the National Democratic Alliance loses out in Bihar's legislative elections.
Manjhi: The Broken Mountains and the Mountains to Break
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Manjhi – The Mountain Man tells a grim but inspiring story of both Indian neglect and resolve.
An Election in Bihar this October Could Change Everything for the BJP
By Sanjay Kumar
State elections in the Indian state of Bihar could have important implications for the political fortunes of the BJP.
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