Let the competition begin

Article Abstract:

The Bharatiya Janata Party's victory in the national elections signifies a peculiar trend unique to India's political system. The party will lead a coalition government composed of 24 parties. While the usual trend in a democracy is to start out with a number of parties that eventually are reduced, the opposite has been true for India. Despite the proliferation of political parties, analysts are optimistic that it would bring answers to India's many problems.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Public affairs, India

BJP steps up moves to form country's next government

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The leadership of Bharatiya Janata Party (BHP), India's Hindu nationalist party, believes itself well-placed to form the next government. BHP's hopes were raised when the Telugu Desam Party, a member of the outgoing United Front coalition government, stated it would not support the Congress Party's bid to form a new government. However, it is not clear whether the Telugu Desam Party will support BHP.

Political activity, Nationalism, Bharatiya Janata Party (India), Congress-I Party (India), Telugu Desam Party (India)

Indian nationalists fade in the backstretch

Article Abstract:

India's political atmosphere has turned as the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party slowly loses public favor after its attacks against foreign investors such as Kentucky Fried Chicken and Enron Corp. Meanwhile, the Congress party has gained support for its policy of increasing foreign exchange reserves, encouraging industrial development and attracting foreign investment.