Representation of women in India Parliament will decrease as result of this election
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World’s Largest Democracy Declares 21st Century for India
Century for India led by half-billion citizens who voted in peace this month. Is China Watching?
The 97-yr-old Who Voted in Every Indian Election
Sensational story of long-retired teacher Shyam Saran Negi who at 97 years-old has voted in every Indian election held since the country gained independence from Great Britain
Gandhi Fortunes and the End of Voting in India
Coming successful end of voting in India reveals deeper democracy in world’s most diverse nation
Over 21 India Parliament Candidates Accused of Murder
Curious reason that leaves hundreds of India Parliament candidates accused of serious crimes
Group of Bollywood Actors Sign Public Anti-Modi Appeal
Coalition of famous Bollywood actors make public political appeal in unique campaign against party of leading national candidate Narendra Modi who they see as sectarian
India Biggest Day of Voting is Massive Enterprise
Hundreds of millions eligible to vote in India biggest day of voting in weeks long enterprise
Wave of Cash Feeds Mass Partying During India Elections
Nationwide celebrating, drinking, and partying during India elections is tradition fed by national pride, public engagement, and massive spending by political campaigns
VIDEO: Modi Economics and Multicultural India
NY TImes looks at the Narendra Modi economic model and the 2002 riots in Gujarat that mark him
Indian Continent Votes Tomorrow in National Elections
Entire world is closely watching as Indian continent votes in magnificent triumph of democracy