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West Bengal Elections: Mamata Banerjee Pushes Modi’s BJP Back
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.

West Bengal Heats Up Ahead of Spring State Polls
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.
How Will COVID-19 Impact the BJP’s Electoral Chances?
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?

Eastern India's Embrace of China
January 20, 2018

Eastern India's Embrace of China

By Tridivesh Singh Maini
West Bengal, in particular, is seeing growing interest from China.

Gorkhaland: Troubles on the Teesta
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.

The State of Indian Federalism After the BJP's Election Victories
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.

The Singur Land Saga Reaches a Historic Point
September 23, 2016

The Singur Land Saga Reaches a Historic Point

By Padmapriya Govindarajan
The Singur land verdict sets an interest example.
After Poor State Election Results, Decline Continues for Indian Congress Party
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.

Indian State Election Results: What You Need to Know
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.

Why Peace Talks Between India and Pakistan Fell Apart Once Again
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.

Indian State Elections in West Bengal, Assam: What Are the Stakes?
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.
Making India's Investor Summits More Effective
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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