Authorities in BJP-governed states responded to the electoral setback by inventing novel methods to attack Muslims.
Economists had blamed the distress in rural areas and a weak job market for a poor poll showing that cost BJP majority.
BJP leaders accused Asaduddin Owaisi of violating the Indian Constitution by chanting for Palestine.
Om Birla installed via a vote due to rare lack of consensus, illustrating the deep political divide following elections.
It’s unlikely, say analysts. India has little incentive to seek to improve ties with Pakistan at the moment.
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In Kashmir and Punjab, candidates jailed for being alleged national security threats have won. What does that say?
In riot-hit state, hopes of change following the governing party’s defeat are shortlived as deadly clashes continue.
The pitch was clear — the results mixed for Modi’s BJP. And India will see a dip in women MPs in its incoming parliament
Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party has formed a coalition government after losing outright majority in election.
The 73-year-old Hindu nationalist leader has been sworn in for a rare third term and will lead a coalition government.
Coalition partners will demand cabinet positions, but Modi may keep the top jobs for the members of his own party.
Gandhi’s Congress party’s election results defied analysts’ expectations, and helped rehabilitate his political career.
India’s election results force a moment of introspection for Modi and the media.
As Modi prepares to be sworn in with a reduced mandate, analysts say allies he depends on could serve as a check on him.
