How the Joe Biden of India won
The chief minister of Bihar was re-elected by a wide margin despite his obvious infirmity and stalled progress
The chief minister of Bihar was re-elected by a wide margin despite his obvious infirmity and stalled progress

Bihar poll solidifies prime minister’s control of northern Hindu heartland and helps it rebuild national momentum

Purge of voter rolls and caste issues have clouded closely fought poll in northern Bihar

BJP’s landslide election in West Bengal shows the prime minister’s ability to appeal to voters across the country

Hindu nationalist party says it has toppled West Bengal’s leftwing chief minister after 15 years in power

Also in this newsletter: Bihar readies for elections, and T V Narendran’s mantra

Emboldened by political victories at home and facing high US tariffs, PM is preparing to embark on ‘big bang’ overhaul