After a suicide bombing in Kashmir and brinkmanship with Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is finding some undecided voters rallying to him.
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India Elections Begin on April 11. They’re a Crucial Test for Modi.
The prime minister’s image has been dented by a slowing economy, but he seems well positioned to win a second term when voters begin casting ballots.
Murders of Religious Minorities in India Go Unpunished, Report Finds
Human Rights Watch said the police have stalled investigations into some vigilante-style murders of Muslims and lower-caste Indians.
Millions of Indians Trek to the Ganges, and Modi Chases Their Votes
India’s massive Kumbh Mela festival has been even bigger this year, infused with the governing party’s cash — and advertisements — during high campaign season.
Nun’s Rape Case Against Bishop Shakes a Catholic Bastion in India
After church officials urged her to stay silent for more than a year, a nun who says the bishop raped her 13 times finally sees her case move toward trial.
India Dispatch: In India, Gandhi’s Halo Glows Less Brightly for Hindu Right and Lower Castes
While Gandhi’s global influence is still enormous, in contemporary India he is no longer so awe-inspiring and his legacy is subject to criticism from across the political spectrum.
Modi’s Party Is Trounced in India’s ‘Semifinal’ Elections
The governing party lost ground in several states, leaving many wondering if Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in danger of losing in national voting next year.