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West Bengal

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.

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.

May 19, 2020
How Will COVID-19 Impact the BJP’s Electoral Chances?
By Aditi Dayal
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the political dynamics in India -- how much will it matter?

January 20, 2018
Eastern India's Embrace of China
By Tridivesh Singh Maini
West Bengal, in particular, is seeing growing interest from China.

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.

March 28, 2017
The State of Indian Federalism After the BJP's Election Victories
By Tridivesh Singh Maini
The BJP won some stunning victories, but Modi will still have to engage with non-BJP state governments.

September 23, 2016
The Singur Land Saga Reaches a Historic Point
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
The Singur land verdict sets an interest example.

May 21, 2016
After Poor State Election Results, Decline Continues for Indian Congress Party
By Ankit Panda
The party's political relevance continues to shrink across India.

May 20, 2016
Indian State Election Results: What You Need to Know
By Padmapriya Govindarajan
Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and West Bengal all just posted results. Here's what you need to know.

April 15, 2016
Why Peace Talks Between India and Pakistan Fell Apart Once Again
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat‘s Ankit Panda and Akhilesh Pillalamarri discuss the April 2016 collapse of peace talks between India and Pakistan.

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.

January 16, 2015
Making India's Investor Summits More Effective
By Tridivesh Singh Maini
Many Indian states are using summits to reach out to investors. They could be improved.
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