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Equality or Fraternity? Challenges of India’s New Constituency Delimitation

Equality or Fraternity? Challenges of India’s New Constituency Delimitation

By Krzysztof Iwanek
India’s constituency delimitation process will be torn between the ideals of equal representation and protecting minority groups.

India’s Ruling National Democratic Alliance Is No Longer Quite ‘National’

India’s Ruling National Democratic Alliance Is No Longer Quite ‘National’

By Krzysztof Iwanek
India’s ruling party, the BJP, has hardly any alliances worth the name left – but it may manage without it.
What Can the Imbalance in the BJP’s National vs Regional Popularity Tell Us?

What Can the Imbalance in the BJP’s National vs Regional Popularity Tell Us?

By Krzysztof Iwanek
The BJP supplies 55 percent of lawmakers in the federal Parliament but just 31.6 percent in state legislatures.

How India’s Liberal Media Facilitated Narendra Modi’s Reelection Sweep

How India’s Liberal Media Facilitated Narendra Modi’s Reelection Sweep

By Vishal Arora
The Indian media’s coverage of the elections played into the BJP’s hands.

India’s Marathon Election Ends, Vote Counting to Begin Thursday

India’s Marathon Election Ends, Vote Counting to Begin Thursday

By Juhas Alam and Ashok Sharma
Turnout remained high at 64.9 percent.

Making the World’s Largest Democracy Work: How India’s 900 Million Voters Cast Their Ballots

Making the World’s Largest Democracy Work: How India’s 900 Million Voters Cast Their Ballots

By Poorvi Vora
An incredible amount of electoral machinery makes the practice of democracy possible in India.

Indian Foreign Policy After the Elections: All Eyes on China

Indian Foreign Policy After the Elections: All Eyes on China

By Harsh V. Pant
Whatever comes after India’s election, the role of China will loom large in Indian foreign policy.
5 Kings and 1 Queen: Who Are the Most Powerful State Leaders in India?

5 Kings and 1 Queen: Who Are the Most Powerful State Leaders in India?

By Krzysztof Iwanek
Which of India’s chief ministers are really chief? And how should we measure this?

Where Are India's Women Politicians?

Where Are India's Women Politicians?

By Bansari Kamdar
22 years since the initial proposal, the Women’s Reservation Bill remains out of reach.

A Rare Opportunity for India's Congress Party

A Rare Opportunity for India's Congress Party

By Riju Agrawal
India faces an infinite number of economic and development issues that all need new ideas and solutions.

Kashmir Goes to the Polls

Kashmir Goes to the Polls

By Um-Roommana
Yogi Adityanath’s appointment as chief minister in Uttar Pradesh imperils the PDP-BJP coalition's prospects in Kashmir.
Indian Parliament Passes Highly Anticipated Goods and Services Tax Bill

Indian Parliament Passes Highly Anticipated Goods and Services Tax Bill

By Ankit Panda
The long-awaited bill finally passes after a political compromise is reached.

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