After dramatic rise to power in elections, Chief Minister of Delhi resigns after 50 days in power
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India’s Vast Youth Are Crucial to Future of Planet
Giant India’s vast youth are 1/5 of world’s young population and their future job prospects tight
Modi and Gandhi in Verbal Spat Over Ethnic Violence
India’s Modi and Gandhi clan from rival Congress Party trade attacks ahead of crucial elections
India’s Common Man Party Presses Street Protest
Common Man Party presses on with dramatic street protests as national elections approach
Polls Show India’s Modi Set for Control of Country
BJP’s Modi set for control of India according to new polls showing Congress party’s decline
India’s Reformer Kerjiwal Criticized by Local Media
For first time, political firestorm and reformer Kerjiwal criticized for governance style
Indian Student Parliament Opening Discussion in Gujarat
Gujarat teenagers are being exposed to democratic debate and encouraged to participate in government through an Indian student Parliament founded by students themselves
India’s Gandhi Battles His Mother to Become PM
Favorite son Rahul Gandhi battles his Mother Sonia for Congress party PM nomination for President
India Tribe Successfully Saves Sacred Lands From Mining
Dongria Kondh tribe in India’s Orissa state successfully saves sacred lands from British mining company over its attempts to start massive mining operation on sacred tribal lands
India’s Common Man Party National Voter Drive Starts
India’s Common Man Party national voter drive seeks to build on its local success in vote in May