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With ‘One Nation, One Election’ Call, Modi Government Intensifies Efforts to Centralize Power
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
The move has triggered apprehensions over the fate of state assembly elections due in a few months.

India’s Leaderless Opposition
By Anik Joshi
The bad news is that India’s opposition still does not have a face; the good news is it has two years to sort that out.

India’s Fight Against ‘Copying’ Candidates
By Krzysztof Iwanek
In Indian politics a candidate may get his name, his symbol or party symbol copied by his rivals.

India’s Latest Regional Election Results: Lessons for the BJP
By Avishek Jha
The Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party should ponder its struggles at the state level.

India’s Growing Iran Dilemma
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The Iran sanction waiver issue is just the latest manifestation of New Delhi’s rising challenge in managing ties with Tehran.

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.

Why These Farmers Will Boycott India's General Elections
By Vishal Arora and Avinash Giri
With no road, no electricity, and often no water, these villagers are sitting out the election in protest.

Why India’s New Defense Budget Falls Short
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The new budget does little to advance the very objectives the country has outlined for itself.

Why India’s Nuclear Security Challenge Demands Attention
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The passing of an NSRA bill would be a useful step in addressing some challenges on this front.

Anatomy of India's Early 2017 State Assembly Elections
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
With the ballots counted, here's how India's latest state-level elections shook out.

Should Modi Break With the BJP?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Even after the BJP's latest victory, it's clear that the party is heavily reliant on Narendra Modi's personal appeal.

India Elections: Could a ‘Third Front’ Win?
By Ram Mashru
A new grouping adds another dimension to the upcoming vote.
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