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The JP Movement Explained: The Uprising That Preceded the Emergency
The JP Movement of 1974-75 mobilised millions against corruption and authoritarianism. This explainer covers Jayaprakash Narayan's call for Total Revolution.
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Mandal vs Kamandal: The Two Movements That Reshaped 1990s Indian Politics
Mandal and Kamandal, caste reservations and the Ram temple movement, defined 1990s India. This is the story of the two mobilisations that…
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Coalition Governments in India: A Political History From 1977 to 2014
Coalition governments ruled India from 1977 to 2014, from the Janata experiment to the UPA era. This is the political history of…
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The Congress System: How One Party Dominated Indian Politics for Decades
The Congress dominated Indian politics for decades through a broad coalition of interests. This is the story of the Congress system, its…
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Rise of Regional Parties: How Indian Politics Became Multi-Polar
Regional parties transformed India from one-party dominance to multi-polar competition. This is the story of their rise, from the DMK to today's…
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The Left in Indian Politics: A History of the Communist Movement
The communist movement shaped Indian politics for a century, from the freedom struggle to ruling three states. This is the history of…
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Language Politics in India: The Anti-Hindi Agitations and the Three-Language Formula
Language has ignited some of India's fiercest battles, from anti-Hindi agitations to the three-language formula. Here is the story of language politics.
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How the US Electoral College Works: America’s Indirect Presidential Election
Americans vote for electors, not directly for President. This guide explains the Electoral College, swing states, faithless electors and reform proposals.
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US Congress Explained: How the Senate and House of Representatives Differ
The US Congress splits power between the Senate and the House. This guide explains their differences in size, terms, powers and political…
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How UK General Elections Work: First Past the Post and the House of Commons
UK general elections use first past the post to elect the House of Commons. This guide explains constituencies, campaigns and how winners…