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Congress Party
Nehru's Legacy, 51 Years After his Death
By Akshobh Giridharadas
India's first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, changed India in important ways. His legacy persists.
After One Year, India Expects Modi to Deliver
By Sanjay Kumar
Narendra Modi's first year in office showed a sharp disconnect between expectations and reality.
India's Anti-Sikh Riots, 30 Years On
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
30 years ago, India was gripped by a terrible surge of violence against Sikhs after Indira Gandhi's assassination.
The Indian Elections—What the Congress Party Has to Say About Foreign Policy
By Alyssa Ayres
The party has released its manifesto, with an interesting framing of India’s role in the world.
In India’s National Election, Don’t Trust the Polls
By Jonah Force Hill
Election polling in India has some severe limitations, especially at the national level.
Reform Is a Dirty Word in India
By David J. Karl
Without a party committed to a reform agenda, India will struggle to realize its potential.
Battle Lines Drawn for India's 2014 Parliamentary Elections
By Sanjay Kumar
As India gears up for parliamentary elections, what can voters expect?
How to Interpret the Upcoming State Elections in India
India’s upcoming state elections will hint at the outcomes of next year’s national polls.
Poll Predicts Fractured Political Mandate in India
A recent poll gives a sense of just how fractured India’s political future may be.
China & India: All Not Quiet on the Western Front
Amid diplomatic efforts, Beijing still seems intent on asserting its claims on the Sino-Indian border.
India’s Food Security Program: Helping the Poor with Eyes on the Election
India’s food security bill is not without opposition.
BJP’s Isolation Grows as Key Ally Departs
The withdrawal of Janata Dal (United) has pushed India’s Bharatiya Janata Party into an electoral corner.