India’s long and winding vote

Recent youth protests prove that there’s widespread discontent against the current government. For political change, though, voters need a viable alternative vision that is both achievable and popular. 

India’s election results have given a new lease of life to the regional parties.

The election results have proven that “Modi’s guarantee” is no longer enough. The people of India want stronger policies on employment and agriculture.

India’s new government has to resolve tensions over climate disaster compensation between the Union government and its southern states.

The BJP are left licking their wounds and INDIA knows the Modi machine is not invincible. This is what prompted this week’s shock election result.

The world’s biggest democracy hasn’t had a census in over a decade. The next one could reshape the country’s electoral system — unless leaders delay further.

The people of India have rejected Narendra Modi’s majoritarian Hindu politics. Even if Modi’s coalition returns him to power, his message has to change.

India’s dominance in cricket has made the IPL and upcoming World Cup central to the sport. However, as cricket grows, so does potential political interference.

There is little reason to believe that a third term for Modi will result in the revival of Indian scientific research and innovation

Aspiration of an inclusive India has been under threat in the Modi regime.

There are exceptions in India’s current round of electioneering rhetoric against Muslims that prove the country is still united in diversity.

A convergence of their economic and strategic interests has the potential to take the Australia-India relationship to the next level.

India’s politicians recognise the growing influence of women at the ballot box but their schemes to win their votes come with risks.

Parliamentary procedures have been tossed aside as an increasing number of laws are passed with little or no debate.

The National Education Policy provides the BJP and RSS ample scope to reshape the institutional architecture of education.

The Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Israeli invasion of Gaza, and Chinese aggression in the South China Sea are likely to require greater action from New Delhi.

Deep historical and economic ties fuel India-Malaysia cooperation as they navigate the evolving Indo-Pacific landscape.

With India positioning itself as a global player, the microscope falls on PM Narendra Modi’s foreign policy.

India and Indonesia’s 2024 elections will shape regional security and prosperity, with both nations tackling populism along with economic and global challenges.

The battle for India is being fought in the states as the general election turns local

Parliament’s hollowing out can only be checked, and reversed, by a successful electoral challenge to the Modi personality cult.

The business elite funds political parties and elections in return for economic favours or for securing favourable policies for their industry

Cinematic fiction has become the convenient way of ‘correcting’ historical frictions, especially where facts are inconvenient

The expectation for Indian politicians to ‘be with the people’ now encompasses standing with them through their lived experiences of climate change.

The Indian government is weaponising ‘national interest’ measures to close down reporting it deems critical of the Modi government.

India is on its way to becoming the third-largest economy in the world, yet unemployment among young people with graduate degrees is at an all-time high.

Criticism of EVMs is legitimate, but it shouldn't overwhelm the devices' potential to strengthen democracy

Elections in India are a paradoxical see-saw between trust and legitimacy crisis.