India Elections: Uttar Pradesh Looks Likely to Stay in B.J.P.’s Hands - The New York Times

Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state, is staying in the Bharatiya Janata Party’s hands, despite the ravages of Covid and a plummeting economy.

Still, while Mr. Modis party has sometimes struggled against strong regional parties in state and general elections, consolidating any of them into a proper opposition to challenge Mr. Modis grip on … [+1336 chars]

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