The regional calculus in India’s election
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All the talk in India is about the rising star of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the precipitous decline of the Indian National Congress. However, another narrative of Indian politics is as important: The presence of strong regional parties that will win a considerable number of seats and are likely to play a crucial role in government formation at the national level.