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Indian PM Modi speaks to supporters at the BJP headquarters, in New Delhi

World Jun 05

After Modi wins reelection, a look at some of his Hindu nationalist policies

By Ashok Sharma, Associated Press

World Jun 04

Indian PM Modi speaks to supporters at BJP headquarters, in New Delhi
Modi wins 3rd term in India’s general election, narrowly securing majority

In his 10 years in power, Modi has transformed India’s political landscape, bringing Hindu nationalism, once a fringe ideology in India, into the mainstream while leaving the country deeply divided.

By Krutika Pathi, Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press

World May 15

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath show the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) symbol during a roadshow as part of an election campaign, in Varanasi, India, May 13, 2024. Photo by Adnan Abidi/Reuters
India’s parliament sees fewer Muslims as the strength of Modi’s party grows

The political power of Muslims is declining in the world's largest democracy. Tensions between Hindus and Muslims in India are not new, but they have gotten worse under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

By Sheikh Saaliq, Krutika Pathi, Associated Press

World May 13

Voting in the fourth phase of India's general election
India’s massive election is more than halfway done as millions vote in fourth round

Almost 970 million voters will cast their ballots in this election, more than 10 percent of the world's population.

By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press

World Apr 28

Demonstrators shout slogans as they carry flags during a protest rally, organised by Tamil Nadu Thowheed Jamath, against a...
A history of the marginalization of India’s Muslim population

India’s Muslim communities have faced decades of discrimination, which experts say has worsened under the Hindu nationalist BJP’s government.

By Lindsay Maizland, Council on Foreign Relations

Apr 14

Modi vows to turn India into global manufacturing hub as he seeks 3rd term in 2024 election

By Ashok Sharma, Associated Press

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday vowed to boost social spending, develop infrastructure and make India into a global manufacturing hub as companies shift away from China, as he unveiled his Hindu nationalist party’s election strategy.

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May 13

Hindu nationalist party loses crucial state election ahead of India’s national vote

By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press

India’s main opposition Congress party wrested control of the crucial southern Karnataka state from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party, according to a near complete vote count Saturday that boosted its prospects ahead of national elections due next year.

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May 16

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Can India’s next prime minister deliver on economic promises?

By PBS News Hour

Why did Narendra Modi resonate with so many voters in India’s record-breaking election? Sumit Ganguly of Indiana University and Tanvi Madan of the Brookings Institution join Judy Woodruff for more on his background and his appeal, concerns about whether he…

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In record-breaking election, India picks polarizing Modi for next prime minister

By PBS News Hour

Over the course of five weeks, 814 million Indian citizens voted in the world’s largest democratic election to replace the current prime minister, electing Narendra Modi. Many see the success of Modi's home state as an indication of what he…

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