Indian politics

India's state elections don’t usually foretell national polls, but this time around, many will be looking for signs of a winning strategy.

With state and national elections ahead, the party moves away from its time-tested appeal to Hindu nationalism.

The question of who has authority over the appointment and transfer of civil servants in the capital region pits the central government’s appointees against Delhi’s elected government. 

While much has been said about the name of a new opposition alliance in India, what matters are its growing ranks.

A prudent strategy for the opposition would prioritize the creation of a sizable coalition of regional parties to take on the BJP. 

In the fray for the post of party president are veteran Dalit politician Kharge and diplomat-turned-politician Tharoor.

The West Bengal Chief Minister aims to lead the opposition in the fight against India’s ruling BJP.

Punjab is a microcosm of both the Congress party’s problems and those of the Indian opposition more broadly.

India’s Grand Old Party is in need of bold and cohesive leadership.

A recent global investigation found spyware called Pegasus had been used to target opposition figures and journalists in more than 50 countries, including India.

Modi's government has increasingly brandished sedition against critics, with police arguing that words or actions of dissent make them a threat to national security.