The coalition was on course to form a government in Bihar, a state of 130 million people, where the opposition had claimed foul play over deletions from voter lists.
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A Chaotic Showdown Over Election Integrity in India
Opposition parties say a move by India’s election commission is part of a wider pattern of election influencing by the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which derides the claims.
Hundreds of Indian Lawmakers Detained at a Protest Claiming Vote Rigging
Opposition figures were held briefly at a New Delhi demonstration after accusing Narendra Modi’s ruling party of manipulating elections.
Rahul Gandhi, Long on the Ropes, Looks Set for an Unexpected Comeback
The Indian National Congress and its leader registered a far stronger showing in India’s elections than many expected.
Early Election Results Suggest Turnaround for Indian National Congress
India’s beleaguered main opposition party was on track to surpass expectations and nearly double its share of parliamentary seats from 2019.
Is Modi Worried? India’s Long-Deflated Opposition Finds Some Momentum.
After setting a very high bar for his party in the election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi often appears on the defensive as the voting nears its end.
Why India’s Opposition Can’t Get It Together
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party got less than 40% of the vote in the last election. But his fractured and dysfunctional rivals have struggled to capitalize on that.
Why Elections Take So Long in India
The election is a giant undertaking that requires millions of poll workers, voting machines and security forces to cover deserts, mountains, forests and megacities.
With Big State Victories, Modi Expands His Dominance in India
Results of voting for the governments of four Indian states showed gains for Mr. Modi’s ruling party, putting him in a strong position ahead of general elections in the spring.
Supreme Court in India Gives Rahul Gandhi a Path Back to Parliament
India’s main opposition leader was kicked out of the legislature after a defamation case that his allies called politically motivated. He can also now run in next year’s elections.