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Narendra Modi
Narendra Modi’s Decade Without Press Conferences
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
In the ten years he has been India’s prime minister Modi has faced only one press conference – in 2019, when he let his colleague Amit Shah answer all the questions.
How India’s Politics Is Reshaping International Cricket
By Priyansh
India's dominance in cricket has made the IPL and upcoming World Cup central to the sport. However, as cricket grows, so does potential political interference.
Prime Minister Modi’s God Complex
By Kavita Chowdhury
Modi equates himself to the Divine to entice voters in the Indian general elections.
Narendra Modi Files Nomination to Run For a Third Term in India’s General Election
By Rajesh Kumar Singh and Biswajeet Banerjee
This is the third time that the Indian prime minister is contesting from the Hindu holy city of Varanasi.
The Crisis of India’s Parliamentary Democracy
By Sumantra Bose
Parliament’s hollowing out can only be checked, and reversed, by a successful electoral challenge to the Modi personality cult.
Is Narendra Modi Losing Ground in India’s General Election?
By Ashutosh
Despite a serious resource crunch and a lack of cohesive election strategy, the INDIA coalition is gaining traction. Where is the Modi magic?
Mahua Moitra Refuses to be Intimidated by Narendra Modi
By Kavita Chowdhury
The Diplomat meets the firebrand Indian politician on the election campaign trail in West Bengal.
Will India’s Hindi Heartland Propel Modi to Power Once More?
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
The region, a stronghold of Hindu nationalism since the 1960s, has been Modi’s fortress. But the BJP seems less sure of success this year.
Indian Democracy’s Tryst With Trust
By Ajay Gudavarthy
Elections in India represent a paradoxical see-saw between trust and crises of legitimacy.
Why Indians Want Modi Again: Understanding the BJP’s Popularity
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The BJP’s vision for India is more in sync with what most Indians want – an India that is a military and economic power that they can be proud of.
Will the BJP Gain a Toehold in Southern Indian States of Tamil Nadu and Kerala?
By Sudha Ramachandran
The party may increase its vote share in these states but votes may not translate into seats in parliament.
Once a Fringe Ideology, Hindu Nationalism is Now Mainstream, Thanks to Modi
By Krutika Pathi and Sheikh Saaliq
Modi has made Hindu nationalism acceptable, even desirable, to a nation of 1.4 billion that for decades prided itself on pluralism and secularism.