India Faces a New Era of Coalition Politics India, the world’s largest democracy, is no stranger to coalition governments. From 1989 to 2004, six general elections failed to produce a single-party majority, resulting in a series of coalition governments. These coalitions have ranged from chaotic and short-lived to remarkably successful, achieving significant economic reforms and … Read more
NEW DELHI, May 8 (India) – On Wednesday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi engaged in a savage exchange on campaign funding, with each accusing the other of embezzling funds from prominent industrialists Gautam Adani and Mukesh Ambani. The business titans have not responded to calls for comment from their … Read more
On Thursday, Elon Musk’s social media platform X declared that it would prohibit some Indian users and information in response to executive orders from the government. The mandate said that the company would face “potential penalties including significant fines and imprisonment” if it did not comply, even though X disagreed with it. “We will … Read more
“(Today) is the beginning of a new time cycle,” Modi said at the new temple honoring Hindu deity Lord Ram. “After centuries of waiting, our Ram has arrived.” According to observers, the consecration of a contentious Hindu temple represents the country’s radical departure from its secular founding principles, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi flouts laws … Read more
In an event regarded as the pinnacle of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist aspirations, millions of Indians watched the opening of a massive Hindu temple on Monday, months before he attempts to win an unprecedented third term in office. After more than 30 years of construction, the Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, a temple dedicated … Read more
In the Indian city of Ayodhya, elaborate presents have begun to arrive as Prime Minister Narendra Modi gets ready to dedicate a large Hindu temple, which he hopes would increase his prospects of winning an unprecedented third election in a matter of months. The expansive Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, though not yet finished, carries out Prime … Read more
In the holy city of Ayodhya, northern India, frantic preparations were under way on Wednesday to commemorate the dedication of a magnificent temple dedicated to Lord Ram, the most venerated god in Hinduism. With the Ram Mandir launching on Monday, a decades-long Hindu nationalist goal would be fulfilled, which is likely to resonate with voters … Read more
An emotive message was sent by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing the start of an 11-day ‘anushthan’, or special ceremony, in the run-up to the major Ram Mandir consecration, which is set for January 22 in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya temple city. There are just eleven days remaining till Ramlala is … Read more
