India’s opposition slams gov’t as top election official quits ahead of vote
Arun Goel’s resignation leaves the poll body with only one of three mandated officials to conduct the election, due by May.
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Bollywood ‘takeover’: Pro-Modi films swamp Indian voters ahead of election
At least 10 releases before the election amplify Modi’s political agenda and vilify critics and opponents – sparing not even Mahatma Gandhi.
‘Inflexion point’: AI meme wars hit India election, test social platforms
Political parties are pushing the limits of AI’s use to both ridicule opponents and boost their own popularity.
Modi makes rare pre-election Kashmir trip, but struggles to ‘win hearts’
The Indian leader’s development pitch for the disputed region leaves Kashmiris asking when political grievances will be addressed.