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Indian Elections
India's 2019 General Election Schedule Announced
By Ankit Panda
The election will take place across seven phases with more than 800 million eligible voters.
Road to 2019: India’s Two Main Parties Converge
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India’s way forward will be a symbiotic endeavor between its two main parties, who are often antagonistic toward each other.
In India, Karnataka Elections Set Stage for Dramatic Showdown in the State and in 2019
By Aman Thakker
B.S. Yeddyurappa has been sworn in as the new CM of Karnataka. Can he form a government?
Gujarat Elections: A Warning for the BJP
By K.S. Venkatachalam
Is the election result in the Indian state of Gujarat a sign of things to come?
Hacking India's Elections
By Vinayak Dalmia
New technology creates opportunities for democracy -- and also threats.
India's Early 2017 State Elections: What You Need to Know
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
Seven Indian states go to the polls this year. The stakes are high for Indian politics.
Is the Indian Supreme Court's Order to Ban Political Campaigns Based Around Identity Tenable?
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
A recent verdict by the Indian Supreme Court raises questions about electoral politics in the country.
Political Uncertainty Prevails in Jammu and Kashmir
By Sanjay Kumar
A chief minister's sudden death exposes political fault lines in India's only Muslim-majority state.
India’s Smart New Electorate
By Abhirup Bhunia
Recent electoral turnarounds show a steep learning curve for populist politicians.
Narendra Modi: India's Shinzo Abe
By Brahma Chellaney
India's next prime minister has much in common with Japan's nationalistic incumbent.
Modinomics: Myth or Magic?
By Ram Mashru
Modi looks set to take power on the strength of his economic credentials. But are they what they seem?
Interview: Sugata Bose
By Anuradha Sharma
The Diplomat speaks with the Harvard historian and first-time politician about the Indian elections.