History Revisited: Before India Knew How To Vote, 1951 Election Gave Birth To Indian Democracy — Now Told In Saif Ali Khan’s 'Hum Hindustani' On Netflix

Before India mastered the mechanics of voting, it took a historic leap of faith. Hum Hindustani revisits the chaos, courage ...

Sukumar Sen and India’s First Election: The Real Story Behind Saif Ali Khan’s Hum Hindustani

This is the story of Sukumar Sen, India’s first Chief Election Commissioner, and the massive, improbable election that ...
The Diplomat

India’s Ruling Alliance Sweeps Major State Election Amidst Vote Fraud Allegations

The BJP-led NDA secured 202 of the 243 seats in the Bihar assembly. Opposition parties have pointed to collusion between the BJP and the national election panel. Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar ...
Reuters

India File: Cash giveaways fuel election wins, and fiscal risks

(This was originally published in the India File newsletter, which is issued every Tuesday. Sign up here to get the latest news from India and how it matters to the world.) A sweeping victory for ...