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Rahul Gandhi’s resignation raises existential questions about a defining political movement
Rahul Gandhi’s departure and defections make reforms a necessity
Rahul Gandhi is adamant he intends to renounce his political inheritance
BJP and coalition partners lead in more than 340 of 543 lower house constituencies
The vitriol with which politicians attack one another drowns out any serious debate
India’s election has turned into an ideological battle pitting an inclusive vision o…
The political scion and Congress leader has worked to rebuild his image but doubts linger
The FT looks at the numbers behind the largest election in history
An electorate of 900m will vote in seven phases spread over more than five weeks
Biometric ID cards and the squeeze on the rural poor are propelling the idea forward
Congress party says it would implement proposal if successful in upcoming elections
Many consider Indira Gandhi’s granddaughter the natural heir to the Congress party’s legacy
Sister of Congress leader Rahul appointed to first formal political role ahead of May vote
Economists express concern national economy cannot support populist promises
Big victories in Hindu heartland bring hope for Rahul Gandhi in 2019 elections
Votes suggest surge in support for opposition ahead of next year’s general election
State votes will show if former party of power is in shape to challenge Modi in 2019
Opposition says purchase from French government at odds with PM’s push to curb ‘crony capitalism’
Opposition leader says demonetisation policy hit the SMEs that create jobs
Karnataka poll bolsters PM Modi’s BJP ahead of national elections
Poll to set tone for next year’s general election
To succeed it pays to suppress your private life
