There are a few factors that may explain why support for Modi’s party has waned.
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The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) was formed in 1925 to unite Hindus. Today, its far-right nationalist ideology has gone mainstream thanks to Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party.
The Indian prime minister made reference to communities that have “too many children” in a veiled reference to Muslims.
New research examines the organisational reasons why Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party has been so successful at winning elections since 2014.
The government’s alleged targeting of opposition figures, as well as a new system allowing anonymous donations to political parties, is believed to have given the BJP a huge edge.
Ahead of elections in India, a series of films that promote the ruling party’s right-wing ideology are seeking to influence voters. An art historian explains how the trend started.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged major development projects in a visit to Kashmir last month. But many locals fear things will only worsen if the government is reelected.
Modi’s party has struggled to generate jobs for young people, but is highly adept at marshalling votes to win elections.
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Professor of International Relations, Griffith University
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Lecturer in International Relations, Flinders University
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Associate Professor, International Politics, University of Adelaide
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Research Fellow, Griffith University
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PhD Candidate, Curtin University
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Assistant Professor of History, Clemson University
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Associate Professor of Art History and Museum Studies, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
