Opposition

Zohran Mamdani’s masterclass on principled politics for India’s Opposition after Bihar loss

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Zohran Mamdani’s masterclass on principled politics for India’s Opposition after Bihar loss

[ad_1] Zohran Mamdani has lit up social media in unusual places around the world far away from ground zero of his triumph. In India, a bit more than others. The Indian-born mayor-elect’s victory speech laced with quotes of India’s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Bollywood music has added to the buzz, but his desi … Read more

Campus politics offers lessons on coalitions, realpolitik for Opposition bloc

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Campus politics offers lessons on coalitions, realpolitik for Opposition bloc

[ad_1] In moments of perceived political crisis, the demand for a “united opposition” gains urgency in India’s multiparty electoral system. When confronted with a powerful right-wing party that they view as a systemic threat, such as the Bharatiya Janata Party in contemporary India, many observers and citizens advocate for disparate Left and centre-left, or progressive-secular … Read more