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.
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Could the Conflict in Manipur Become an Issue Modi Cannot Ignore?
India’s opposition is trying to force the prime minister to address the violence in Manipur, which has killed more than 150 people and displaced 60,000 others.
Indian Court Dismisses Rahul Gandhi’s Defamation Appeal
The defamation case, stemming from a comment Rahul Gandhi made about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, could go to the Supreme Court. It may hurt his ability to run in upcoming elections.
Defeat for Modi’s Party in South India Heartens His Rivals
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.
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.
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.
At Least 134 Dead With Yet Another Failure in India’s Infrastructure
After the deaths of at least 134 pedestrians, the country is asking why its infrastructure has failed so calamitously once again.