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Opposition Congress hopes to make its case as credible challenger ahead of national polls next year
Without adequate precautions, next year’s elections could descend into chaos
Ruling Bharatiya Janata party exploits global spotlight to kick off campaign for regional and national polls
Rare show of unity aims to unseat prime minister in next year’s election
Indian prime minister’s ruling party loses control of Karnataka a year ahead of national poll
Opposition party trumpets unemployment and alleged corruption in Karnataka ahead of national elections next year
Decline of political freedoms under Narendra Modi is tragic for the country and the world
The defenestration of India’s most prominent opposition leader could backfire for the ruling BJP
The raids on the BBC are part of a troubling global picture for media rights
Opposition targets country’s ruling Bharatiya Janata party over crisis at conglomerate run by leader’s ally
BJP under pressure in prime minister’s home state over alleged corruption and rising prices
Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls for investigation into disaster in his home state that killed 135 people
Former PM’s party denies wrongdoing in dispute over alleged foreign funding
Maharashtra represents significant political prize for ruling party ahead of 2024 general election
The mismatch between the BJP’s entrepreneurial drive and the elite entitlement of Congress is as glaring now as ever
Prime minister’s party wins four of five states including the country’s largest, Uttar Pradesh
Rise of candidates facing serious charges including kidnap and murder alarms observers
Failure in West Bengal despite aggressive campaign delivers rebuke of Modi’s pandemic leadership
Company to defend itself before parliamentary committee over its handling of extremist political content
Narendra Modi should focus on jobs and economy, not polarisation
Critics say act is discriminatory and weakens country’s secular foundations
Young are putting pressure on families back home to take a stand
India’s PM defends police officers and contentious citizenship bill amid clashes
At least 15 people killed while anger rises against Modi’s agenda
Amit Shah is dedicated to transforming India into a Hindu nation
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