Why Elections Take So Long in India - The New York Times

India’s first national parliamentary elections, from 1951 to 1952, lasted over 120 days. In 1977, they took five days. But, generally, they have taken weeks or months, even without primary ... Read More

Proposal for joint national and state elections in India raises concerns

NEW DELHI – Elections in the world’s most populous democracy are a big affair, with Indian voters often eagerly queueing up to choose their leaders. And they do so not just for the general ... Read More

India’s Karnataka state votes in crucial challenge to ruling BJP

India’s Karnataka state votes in crucial challenge to ruling BJP. The outcome is likely to be an indicator of voter sentiment ahead of national elections expected by May next year. Read More

India’s 2024 General Election: What to Know - The New York Times

India’s elections are the most expensive in the world, with political parties having spent more than $7 billion in the 2019 parliamentary election, according to studies. That spending is ... Read More

Nearly 1 Billion Voters Head To The Polls In India—What To Know About The World's Largest-Ever Election - Forbes

Millions of people across several states and territories in India went to the polls Friday, as the world’s most populous nation began its general elections, a six-week process that marks the ... Read More

India, soon world's most populous nation, doesn't know how many people it has | Reuters

In two months, India is projected to become the world's most populous country with over 1.4 billion people. But for at least a year, and possibly longer, the country won't know how many people it ... Read More

India court effectively bans madrasas in big state before election

NEW DELHI, March 23 (Reuters) - A court in India essentially banned Islamic schools in the country's most populous state, a move that could further distance many Muslims from Prime Minister ... Read More

India elections 2024: When were they, who could vote and why do they matter? - BBC News

India is the world's most populous country, with 1.4 billion inhabitants, and 969 million of them have been able vote in this year's election - roughly one in eight of the global population. Read More

India's ruling BJP, opposition Congress in tight race to win state elections-exit polls - Reuters

India's main opposition Congress party is likely to win two of five state assembly elections while it is in close contest with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling nationalist party in two ... Read More

India's opposition Congress gains key foothold with state election win

Congress, which fared poorly in Saturday's municipal elections in India's most populous state of Uttar Pradesh in the north, where the BJP swept all 17 mayoral seats, next faces elections late ... Read More

The elections that shaped India

The Hindu explores various elections since India gained Independence, and how this colourful election history shaped the nation we are today. June 17, 2025 e-Paper LOGIN Account ... Read More

India’s elections: A welcome vote for growth and prosperity in the world’s most populous democracy

Such is our modern world that elections in India are followed with nearly as much interest... India’s elections: A welcome vote for growth and prosperity in the world’s most populous democracy ... Read More