May 17, 2009
Muslims have thrown their support behind the Congress Party with voters rejecting their traditional parties. Read Article Muslims reject their traditional parties
May 17, 2009
Before the electoral results put speculation to rest, political pundits were predicting a fractured verdict and parties had started forging new alliances. Read Article The smart money was on Congress
May 17, 2009
Analysis Voters rejected both the BJP and the regional parties in favour of the national policies of Congress. Read Article Results reflect the desire for stability
May 11, 2009
With the marathon Indian elections coming to a close, it is time for politicians to determine whether their policy of appeasement fared well with an electorate that some observers believe has attained maturity. Read Article Politics is all about appeasement
May 03, 2009
Members of Generation Next still hanker after a prime minister from their peer group, even if the wish appears a little unrealistic. Read Article Young bloggers want the next PM to have looks, flair and travel by limo
Apr 26, 2009
Despite requests, election commission has yet to allow all citizens to cast ballots by post. Read Article Migrant workers an ignored electorate
Apr 17, 2009
Maoist rebels kill 17 people including five poll officials in dozens of attacks, as the first phase of India's 15th general election commences. Read Article Votes cast amid heat and security
Apr 16, 2009
What a clumsy, beautiful mess democracy can be. As India goes to the polls today, people across the world may deservedly feel a breath of hope. If this massive, multi-ethnic, developing nation of 1.2 billion can resolve its competing aspirations and interests at the ballot box there may just be hope for humanity after all. Read Article India's chaotic democracy is good for us all
Apr 16, 2009
Indian elections Out of a modest living room in Ranchi, a former Congress party official teaches villagers that all politics should be local. Read Article Sowing the seeds of democracy
Apr 16, 2009
Campaign rhetoric exploits Hindu and Muslim animosity as political parties tap communal divisions and make terrorism the key voting plank. Read Article Parties plan to use divisions to their advantage at polls
