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Modi Made the Indian Election About National Security. It Paid Off.
After a terrorist attack killed 44 soldiers in Kashmir, Modi seized the opportunity to portray himself as India’s Chowkidar, or “Guardian.”
We Ask Indians How They Feel the Election Outcome Will Affect Their Lives
As the Narendra Modi-led BJP looks unstoppable in its victory, we ask around to see what people have to say.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Is Set to Come Back to Power Even Stronger
His re-election is said to be even more historic than his right-wing party’s landslide victory during the 2014 elections, because it's the first time a non-Congress prime minister has returned to power.
'Ban Alcohol or We Won't Vote': Rural Women in South India Warn Political Leaders
Reeling from the consequences of rampant alcoholism among men in rural areas, many women in the south Indian state of Karnataka are protesting using their vote.
Trans People in India Speak Up About Why They Are Unable to Vote This Election
"I earn my livelihood through begging and sex work. Who will give me an income certificate?"
Meet the Politician Who Wants to Make the Cow ‘India’s National Mother’
Gopal Mani Maharaj—an independent candidate contesting for elections—thinks problems like terrorism, violence in Kashmir and the Ayodhya issue can be solved simply by being nicer to cows.
Modi's trolls are ready to wreak havoc on India's marathon election
“In terms of potential, the Indian elections are probably the ripest target for disinformation this year.”
This Political Party Believes Meditation and Vegetarianism Will Solve India’s Problems
The Pyramid Party is out to make all 1.3 billion people in India more enlightened.
India’s First-Time Voters Tell Us What They Want From This Election
As 45 million new, young voters prepare to exercise their right, VICE speaks to some of them about how they feel—from their biggest concerns to the impact of social media on their opinions.
Requiem for India’s Congress Party: A Loser’s Diary
The Congress Party, it turns out, lost badly amid wide dissatisfaction with the country’s infrastructural development.
Silicon Valley Is Meddling in India’s Elections
The Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) ability to act like a start-up has helped make up for the party’s disadvantage on the national political stage.