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What Explains the Enduring Resilience of Political Dynasties in India?
By Ambar Kumar Ghosh and Avishek Jha
Despite widespread rhetorical condemnation of dynastic leadership in political parties, the trend shows no sign of abating.
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Rahul Gandhi Gives up Congress Leadership Post
July 04, 2019
Rahul Gandhi Gives up Congress Leadership Post
The scion of India’s foremost political dynasty offered his resignation after this spring’s electoral embarrassment.
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Rahul Gandhi Gives up Congress Leadership Post
Narendra Modi Wins Again -- What Does That Mean for India?
May 24, 2019
Narendra Modi Wins Again -- What Does That Mean for India?
This time, Narendra Modi was the issue. And the electorate has issued him a fresh mandate.
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Narendra Modi Wins Again -- What Does That Mean for India?
Manufacturing Islamophobia on WhatsApp in India
May 10, 2019
Manufacturing Islamophobia on WhatsApp in India
What can a study of pro-BJP WhatsApp groups tell us about the party’s culpability in rising Islamophobia?
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Manufacturing Islamophobia on WhatsApp in India
India Elections 2019: What Voters in ‘Modi’s’ Bishada Village Want
April 30, 2019
India Elections 2019: What Voters in ‘Modi’s’ Bishada Village Want
The site of a deadly cow lynching incident has little to show for its fervent support of Modi.
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India Elections 2019: What Voters in ‘Modi’s’ Bishada Village Want
What India's Most Backward District Wants From the Election
April 15, 2019
What India's Most Backward District Wants From the Election
Voters in Nuh wonder where the government has been.
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What India's Most Backward District Wants From the Election
The Indian Diaspora’s Influence on the General Election
April 10, 2019
The Indian Diaspora’s Influence on the General Election
British-Indians have been struck with election fever – but what impact does it have on the polls?
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The Indian Diaspora’s Influence on the General Election
India Elections 2019: Where Are Farmers in Gujarat’s Growth Model?
April 08, 2019
India Elections 2019: Where Are Farmers in Gujarat’s Growth Model?
Those in rural areas complain they have been left behind during Gujarat's era of growth.
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India Elections 2019: Where Are Farmers in Gujarat’s Growth Model?
Can the BJP Do It Again?
April 01, 2019
Can the BJP Do It Again?
In 2014, the BJP swept to power easily. In this year’s elections, forming government will be a lot harder.
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Can the BJP Do It Again?
Why These Farmers Will Boycott India's General Elections
April 01, 2019
Why These Farmers Will Boycott India's General Elections
With no road, no electricity, and often no water, these villagers are sitting out the election in protest.
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Why These Farmers Will Boycott India's General Elections
Can the BJP Hold on to Power?
February 01, 2019
Can the BJP Hold on to Power?
Narendra Modi’s chances of returning to power in 2019 fall as a major poll predicts a hung parliament.
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Can the BJP Hold on to Power?
India’s Criminal Politicians
December 19, 2018
India’s Criminal Politicians
Why are so many people facing criminal charges still elected to India's legislative bodies?
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India’s Criminal Politicians
Celebrating 25 Years of the Panchayati Raj in India
November 01, 2018
Celebrating 25 Years of the Panchayati Raj in India
The 73rd and 74th constitutional amendments brought governance to the local level.
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Celebrating 25 Years of the Panchayati Raj in India
Can Modi Keep Winning?
August 01, 2018
Can Modi Keep Winning?
As India gears up for the largest democratic exercise on the planet, what are the prospects for 5 more years of Modi?
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Can Modi Keep Winning?
India's Latest By-Elections Deal Modi a Rare Blow
March 17, 2018
India's Latest By-Elections Deal Modi a Rare Blow
What do the by-election results in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar mean for the BJP's chances in 2019?
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India's Latest By-Elections Deal Modi a Rare Blow
A Rare Opportunity for India's Congress Party
October 13, 2017
A Rare Opportunity for India's Congress Party
India faces an infinite number of economic and development issues that all need new ideas and solutions.
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A Rare Opportunity for India's Congress Party
Modi’s Bumpy Anticorruption Drive
September 22, 2017
Modi’s Bumpy Anticorruption Drive
The Indian prime minister’s attempt to tackle ‘black money’ and financial crime is proving controversial.
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Modi’s Bumpy Anticorruption Drive
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Sebastien Peyrouse on the EU's New Central Asia Strategy
July 16, 2019
Sebastien Peyrouse on the EU's New Central Asia Strategy
What are Europe’s main interests in Central Asia and how does the EU plan to pursue them?
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