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Rahul Gandhi
![Which Indian Opposition Politician Has the Best Chance of Defeating Narendra Modi? Which Indian Opposition Politician Has the Best Chance of Defeating Narendra Modi?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-800px-rahul_gandhi_speaking.jpg)
Which Indian Opposition Politician Has the Best Chance of Defeating Narendra Modi?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
India’s main opposition party today lacks a leader who could challenge Narendra Modi. Who would stand a better chance?
![The End of India’s Nehru-Gandhi Dynasty? The End of India’s Nehru-Gandhi Dynasty?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-800px-rahul_gandhi_speaking.jpg)
The End of India’s Nehru-Gandhi Dynasty?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
India’s main opposition party could actually benefit from removing the Nehru-Gandhi family from its helm.
![Rahul Gandhi Gives up Congress Leadership Post Rahul Gandhi Gives up Congress Leadership Post](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-800px-rahul_gandhi_speaking.jpg)
Rahul Gandhi Gives up Congress Leadership Post
By Aijaz Hussain
The scion of India’s foremost political dynasty offered his resignation after this spring’s electoral embarrassment.
![3 Critical Questions After India's Historic 2019 General Elections 3 Critical Questions After India's Historic 2019 General Elections](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-12-07_15-23-48.jpg)
3 Critical Questions After India's Historic 2019 General Elections
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India's 2019 elections may herald a new political era.
![India’s Marathon Election Ends, Vote Counting to Begin Thursday India’s Marathon Election Ends, Vote Counting to Begin Thursday](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap19139489670702.jpg)
India’s Marathon Election Ends, Vote Counting to Begin Thursday
By Juhas Alam and Ashok Sharma
Turnout remained high at 64.9 percent.
![In India’s Elections, Voters Will Choose Between Guns and Butter In India’s Elections, Voters Will Choose Between Guns and Butter](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-02-02_17-18-29.jpg)
In India’s Elections, Voters Will Choose Between Guns and Butter
By Aman Thakker
India’s election sees the two major national parties adopting drastically different pitches to the electorate.
![Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad and Amethi: What’s There to Lose? Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad and Amethi: What’s There to Lose?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_19094419343337.jpg)
Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad and Amethi: What’s There to Lose?
By Pravin Prakash and Juhi Ahuja
What is the meaning of Rahul Gandhi's last minute move?
![Defying Deification: Indian Politicians as Hindu Gods Defying Deification: Indian Politicians as Hindu Gods](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-rama.jpg)
Defying Deification: Indian Politicians as Hindu Gods
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Don’t believe the hype; worshiping Indian leaders is not common.
![Can the BJP Hold on to Power? Can the BJP Hold on to Power?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-40372652185_9cec8b8106_b.jpg)
Can the BJP Hold on to Power?
By K.S. Venkatachalam
Narendra Modi’s chances of returning to power in 2019 fall as a major poll predicts a hung parliament.
![Sonia Gandhi’s Daughter Enters Indian Politics Ahead of 2019 General Elections Sonia Gandhi’s Daughter Enters Indian Politics Ahead of 2019 General Elections](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-sonia-gandhis-daughter-enters-indian-politics-ahead-of-2019-general-elections-ap_19023286907328.jpg)
Sonia Gandhi’s Daughter Enters Indian Politics Ahead of 2019 General Elections
By Ashok Sharma
Yet another scion of the Nehru-Gandhi family enters politics.
![Indira’s Legacy: A Force That Shaped Congress’ Past, Present and Future Indira’s Legacy: A Force That Shaped Congress’ Past, Present and Future](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-08-21_20-27-16.jpg)
Indira’s Legacy: A Force That Shaped Congress’ Past, Present and Future
By Ambar Kumar Ghosh
It is imperative for the INC to take a dispassionate and introspective look at the formidable political legacy of Indira Gandhi.
![Gujarat Elections: A Warning for the BJP Gujarat Elections: A Warning for the BJP](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-32020187965_3d276a9286_b.jpg)
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?