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PM’s Bharatiya Janata party targets increased majority to tighten grip over politics and society
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party has built one of the most formidable electoral machines in recent history
States such as Tamil Nadu and Kerala have long resisted the prime minister’s northern Hindi-speaking BJP
Voting across India will take six weeks, stretching the already limited resources of opposition parties
Enforcement Directorate detains Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal as part of money laundering probe
Ruling party is ‘massively ahead’ of rivals in using social media stars to boost support among the young
Elon Musk’s platform forced to take down accounts and posts on threat of ‘fines and imprisonment’
Ejection of opposition MP Mahua Moitra follows ethics probe into what she called trumped-up allegations
State elections show that the Indian prime minister keeps benefiting from the failings of the opposition
Opposition Congress party suffers setback in northern Hindi-speaking heartland
Opposition Congress hopes to make its case as credible challenger ahead of national polls next year
Ruling BJP rejects claims of involvement following Apple notifications of possible ‘state-sponsored’ attacks
The Delhi Gymkhana is a who’s who of the country’s old money elite — and they’re not happy
Ruling Bharatiya Janata party exploits global spotlight to kick off campaign for regional and national polls
Ashoka economics professor resigns after paper alleges electoral manipulation in favour of Modi’s BJP
Inter-ethnic conflict in north-east risks spilling across volatile region
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
Probe came after broadcaster aired documentary about prime minister’s role in 2002 religious riots
BJP under pressure in prime minister’s home state over alleged corruption and rising prices
Maharashtra represents significant political prize for ruling party ahead of 2024 general election
Backlash against party officials’ remarks shows diplomatic risks of divisive identity politics
Critics claim ruling BJP has tacitly encouraged hardline Hindu groups while clamping down on Muslim communities
Prime minister’s party wins four of five states including the country’s largest, Uttar Pradesh
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