A Mariyam Alavi

A Mariyam Alavi is an award winning journalist and author based in New Delhi, India, who has worked in both broadcast and print media. She covers politics, economy, human rights, and disinformation campaigns.

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Muslim welfare foremost, key allies tell Modi as he begins new stint as PM

After months of Muslim-bashing during election campaigning, BJP wakes up to the realities of coalition government as partners – TDP and JDU – insist on keeping their minority welfare programmes going.

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Muslim welfare foremost, key allies tell Modi as he begins new stint as PM

Modi faces coalition challenges as partners could push for plum posts

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the Janata Dal (United) hold the key when it comes to the BJP forming a working government. Here's what they could ask for.

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Modi faces coalition challenges as partners could push for plum posts

How two independent candidates won seats in India's government - from jail

A Sikh separatist and a former longtime MLA garnered a great deal of support from their local constituencies. They will soon have to take up their duties while serving time in prison.

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How two independent candidates won seats in India's government - from jail

Indian election results: 'We don't just want change, we need change'

Official trends show the ruling BJP’s drop in seats, indicating Indians care more about employment than divisive politics.

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Indian election results: 'We don't just want change, we need change'

Analysis: General election voting ends, will India get to see PM Modi 3.0?

Nearly to 970 million voters were eligible to vote in the six-weeks long general elections in India to determine the next Prime Minister of the country.

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Analysis: General election voting ends, will India get to see PM Modi 3.0?