An overturn in Karnataka is a morale boost for the beleaguered opposition Congress party. But defeating the B.J.P. nationally remains a long shot.
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Modi Tightens Grip on India’s Democracy, Wielding the Judiciary
The ouster from Parliament of India’s best-known opposition leader shows how Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party is manipulating the judiciary, critics say.
Rahul Gandhi Disqualified From Lok Sabha After Conviction
The expulsion of Rahul Gandhi is a devastating blow to the once-powerful Indian National Congress party. He and several other politicians are now in jeopardy through India’s legal system.
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Rahul Gandhi Is Sentenced in Defamation Case
Rahul Gandhi, who leads the main opposition party, received a two-year sentence for a comment in 2019 criticizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Why Is Rahul Gandhi Walking 2,000 Miles Across India?
Rahul Gandhi is hoping to pull his once-mighty party out of the political wilderness. The future of India as a multiparty democracy may be on the line.
India’s Congress Party Faces a Test of Survival as Punjab Votes
A defeat here, one of the few states where the once-dominant party still retains power, would be a major blow.
Scandal and Infighting Erupt Within India’s Ailing Congress Party
Sachin Pilot, a prominent Congress politician, has been sidelined after being accused of bribing members to defect to Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party.
Rahul Gandhi Resigns as Leader of India’s Congress Party
Mr. Gandhi, a scion of the political dynasty that governed India for decades, accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party of “crushing the voice of the Indian people.”
Set to Win Re-Election, Modi Celebrates With Supporters
Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India is on track to to become the first Indian prime minister to lead his party to majorities in Parliament in back-to-back elections in nearly 50 years.