Tag: Rahul Gandhi

By Ashok Sawain India’s general elections commenced on 19 April (and will conclude on 1 June), encompassing an electorate of nearly 970 million people, representing over 12 per cent of the global population. This colossal democratic exercise spans 44 days, to culminate in the announcement of results on 4 June. The magnitude of this electoral process is unparalleled worldwide. The present government of nationalists faces a formidable challenge from a diverse coalition of opposition parties striving to gain ground under the informal leadership of Rahul Gandhi. India’s strength fundamentally resides in...