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Indian elections 2014
How Representative Were India's Elections?
By Sanjay Kumar
India's 2014 elections are being regarded as a success but were they representative?
Narendra Modi Inaugurated as Prime Minister of India
By Sanjay Kumar
India inaugurated Narendra Modi's government on May 26, 2014.
With Modi Election, Pakistan Seeks 'New Beginning' with India
By Ankit Panda
Pakistan's government has congratulated the BJP on its victory in the elections and looks forward to working with Modi.
India's Congress Party Out of Power After 10 Years
By Sanjay Kumar
India's Congress Party was decimated by India's Bharatiya Janata Party, winning just shy of 50 seats in the Lok Sabha.
India's Watershed 2014 Election Results
By Ankit Panda and Zachary Keck
Our U.S. editors discuss the results of India's 2014 national elections.
BJP, Modi Win Landslide Victory in Indian Elections
By Ankit Panda
After 10 years of rule by the Indian National Congress, Indians have voted the Bharatiya Janata Party into power.
India's Next Government: Interview with Sadanand Dhume
By Justin McDonnell
The Diplomat speaks with Sadanand Dhume on India's elections.
According to India's Exit Polls, Narendra Modi is the Next Prime Minister
By Sanjay Kumar
Impressions from India's exit polls predict a strong victory for Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Narendra Modi Clarifies Statements on Pakistan
By Ankit Panda
Modi took to television to clarify several of his statements on Pakistan and other issues.
Violence in Assam Has Pan-India Implications
By Sanjay Kumar
The recent violence in Assam's Bodoland has implications for all of India.
Indian Elections 2014: Political Discourse Reaches a New Low
By Sanjay Kumar
Media and political discourse in India during the elections are growing increasingly scandalous.
World Bank: India Overtakes Japan as World's Third Largest Economy
By Ankit Panda
In purchasing power parity (PPP) terms, India is now the world's third largest economy -- surpassing Japan.
Pakistani Journalist Accuses Spy Agency of Assassination Attempt
By Ankit Panda
Plus, Mumbai votes, Afghanistan's election results come in, and India makes it easier for Chinese citizens to visit.
How Long Can Narendra Modi Evade Questions?
By Sanjay Kumar
Never before has a prospective Indian Prime Minister polarized so many. Can Narendra Modi address his past?
In India, Politics Is Criminal
By Ram Mashru
One-third of Indian MPs have criminal charges pending. Can this situation be fixed?
Politics in Bihar: Between Old and New
By Sanjay Kumar
Bihar's struggle: while people yearn for change the ruling class and political parties want to thrive on the status quo.
How India's National Elections Work
By Ankit Panda
India heads to the polls soon. Here's what's at stake and how the Indian electoral system works.
India’s Record-Breaking 2014 Elections
By Ram Mashru
Coordinating a national election in the world's largest democracy is no easy task.
India Sets Dates for 2014 General Election
By Sanjay Kumar
India has set a date for its 2014 general elections.
India Approaches Elections with a Sluggish Economy
By Ram Mashru
India's Finance Minister's final budget speech is more of a swan song for UPA economic policy.
Narendra Modi Gets Tough On China
By Ankit Panda
At a rally in India's northeast, Narendra Modi came down hard on China's "expansionist attitude."
U.S. Policy for the South China Sea
By Zachary Keck and Ankit Panda
The Diplomat's Zachary Keck and Ankit Panda discuss recent U.S. comments on the South China Sea, and much more.
Kejriwal Resigns In New Delhi: What Next For the AAP?
By Sanjay Kumar
Arvind Kejriwal's decision to resign as Chief Minister throws the future of the AAP into flux.
Rahul Gandhi's First Television Interview: Mixed Impressions
By Sanjay Kumar
Rahul Gandhi's first major TV appearance sends mixed signals to Indian voters.
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