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NDA’s Big Victory in Bihar

Vol. 54, Issue No. 33, 17 Aug, 2019
Mohammad Sanjeer Alam, Rakesh Ranjan

The National Democratic Alliance registered its best ever performance in Bihar in the Lok Sabha elections 2019. Not only did it win all but one seat, but it won mostly with huge margins. Two reasons stand out for the performance of the NDA: its reconstitution to include Janata Dal (United) and the high level of trust in the leadership of Narendra Modi. With assembly elections in the next year, it remains to be seen if and how the opposition alliance will be able to recuperate from its defeat.

Kerala’s Flood Disaster

Vol. 53, Issue No. 36, 08 Sep, 2018
S Irudaya Rajan, Arokkiaraj Heller, Rakesh Ranjan

In the event of devastating floods in Kerala, what would be the impact on migration and remittances, and what role can the diaspora play in the reconstruction of the state? Migration, as a livelihood strategy, is expected to increase in the aftermath of floods as people try to mitigate economic loss and uncertainty.

Bihar: Development Matters

Vol. 44, Issue No. 39, 26 Sep, 2009
Rakesh Ranjan, Sanjay Kumar

The robust victory of the ruling Janata Dal (United)-Bharatiya Janata Party combine in Bihar owes much to the developmental policies adopted by the Nitish Kumar-led government. That said, the victory was also made possible because of the shrewd use of community and caste-based support by the alliance, which the divided opposition could not achieve.

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