Politics

As people vote in the fifth phase, which will set the tone for the final stretch of the election, Modi revisits personal grievances and outdated promises. Meanwhile, a rogue wave is rising — its impact will be known in 16 days.

Indian cinema and cinematic fiction has become the convenient way of ‘correcting’ historical frictions, especially where facts are inconvenient

The business elite funds Indian politics and elections in return for economic favours or for securing favourable policies for their industry.

...and the unlooked for spectacle of the all-powerful BJP scrambling in defence | Elections 2024

If the BJP wants to make a mark, it needs to shift from rhetoric to reality. People want the party to address real issues like inflation and unemployment. Otherwise, Arvind Kejriwal along with INDIA bloc may just steal the show.

The hollowing out of parliamentary democracy in India can only be checked and reversed by a successful electoral challenge to the Modi personality cult.

The battle for India is being fought in the states as the 2024 Lok Sabha elections turns local. Will regional parties stop the Modi juggernaut?

Unaccounted cash seizures in Jharkhand trigger a political showdown as Enforcement Directorate raids uncover 'unaccounted' funds, sparking allegations and counter-allegations between ruling and opposition parties.

Indian democracy is at a crossroads as the country heads to the polls soon. Elections in India are a paradoxical see-saw between trust and legitimacy crisis | Elections 2024

Governments may change with time, but political parties endure over the years. While short-term gains can be enticing, it's crucial to consider how the pursuit of these wins might dilute BJP's long-term prospects.