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Modi’s BJP romps to Delhi power after 27 years, in big blow to opposition

Narendra Modi’s BJP finally takes Delhi, India’s political heart, which until now has remained out of its reach.

Al Jazeera · Feb 8, 2025

How George Soros became ‘Enemy Number 1’ for India’s Modi

The BJP has accused the billionaire of funding initiatives critical of Modi, aimed at destabilising India.

Al Jazeera · Dec 26, 2024

India’s Modi faces ‘unprecedented’ alliance test after election results

Modi has only ever ruled with large majorities, centralised power and without coalition compulsions. Can he adapt?

Al Jazeera · Jun 5, 2024

Who is Rahul Gandhi, the convicted 'prince' of Indian politics?

Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has never been a minister in a federal or state government, has not led his Congress party to a general election victory, and quit as party chief after it was demolished in the last parliamentary polls in 2019.

Reuters · Mar 24, 2023

Mallikarjun Kharge elected president of India’s Congress party

Mallikarjun Kharge, 80, defeats Shashi Tharoor to become the first Dalit Congress president.

Al Jazeera · Oct 19, 2022

India's Congress elects first non-Gandhi chief in 24 years

India's opposition Congress party declared veteran leader Mallikarjun Kharge its new chief on Wednesday, the first person from outside the influential Nehru-Gandhi family to hold the beleaguered party's presidency in 24 years.

Reuters · Oct 19, 2022