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Mamata Banerjee
December 03, 2021
Mamata Banerjee Shakes up the Status Quo
By Kavita Chowdhury
The West Bengal Chief Minister aims to lead the opposition in the fight against India’s ruling BJP.
May 04, 2021
West Bengal Elections: Mamata Banerjee Pushes Modi’s BJP Back
By Sudha Ramachandran
Banerjee, a gritty street fighter, could very well emerge as leader of a unified opposition, complicating the BJP’s calculations for the 2024 general elections.
May 03, 2021
Indian Leader’s Party Takes Electoral Hit Amid Virus Surge
By Ashok Sharma
Meanwhile, health experts say the massive electoral rallies have fueled India's terrifying COVID-19 outbreak.
April 22, 2021
Even COVID-19 Can’t Stop the Battle for Bengal
By Sudha Ramachandran
The skyrocketing cases in India have barely made a dent in the feverish campaigns being mounted in West Bengal’s elections.
February 02, 2021
West Bengal Heats Up Ahead of Spring State Polls
By Sudha Ramachandran
While the incumbent Trinamool Congress is expected to hold on to power, the elections will also likely see the BJP continue to make significant inroads in the state.
March 25, 2019
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?
September 07, 2018
Can a 'Federal Front' Help Take Down India's Modi?
By Tridivesh Singh Maini
Regional heavyweights are gearing up to try and launch national political careers in next year's elections.
July 31, 2017
Gorkhaland: Troubles on the Teesta
By Gauri Noolkar-Oak
How water-sharing on the Teesta factors in to the debate over a new Gorkhaland state.
September 23, 2016
The Singur Land Saga Reaches a Historic Point
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
The Singur land verdict sets an interest example.
April 12, 2016
Indian State Elections in West Bengal, Assam: What Are the Stakes?
By Ankit Panda
India's ruling party will need a strong showing in upcoming state elections for its national reform agenda to succeed.
May 08, 2014
Interview: Sugata Bose
By Anuradha Sharma
The Diplomat speaks with the Harvard historian and first-time politician about the Indian elections.
November 12, 2013
Bihar's Chhath Festival Enjoys National Prominence in India
The celebration of Bihar’s Chhath festival signals the rise of Bihari customs in Indian society.
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