Indian Politics
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Modi victory secures illiberal, majority rule
The Indian leader’s party is backed by a Hindu nationalist movement and dominates Parliament
Poor cleave to cult of Mayawati
The possibility of the Indian premiership going to a woman born in a Delhi slum defies prejudices and corruption claims.
Rich are winners in mass vote
Policies aren’t central to the Indian election campaign that started in controversial fashion, writes Praful Bidwai.
Kashmiri elections grant India a ‘lifeline’
India has been granted a ”lifeline” after most Kashmiris voted in landmark elections.