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Rahul Gandhi, Long on the Ropes, Looks Set for an Unexpected Comeback
The Indian National Congress and its leader registered a far stronger showing in India’s elections than many expected.
By Sameer Yasir
I cover breaking news and write features about the fastest-growing region in the world, helping readers understand India’s increasing influence, the everyday lives of its citizens and the rise of nationalism in the country. I could be writing about a riot or human rights violations or a natural disaster. I might also dig deeper into stories about the country, interviewing business leaders and policymakers to understand jobless growth. I also love writing profiles of ordinary people trying to bring change to the country.
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Over the years, I’ve covered conflict in Kashmir, ethnic strife in India’s Northeast region, natural disasters in middle and southern India and riots over India’s citizenship law. I speak four Indian languages, and some Japanese and Malay. Before I became a journalist, I worked at the Information and Resource Center, Singapore.
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The Indian National Congress and its leader registered a far stronger showing in India’s elections than many expected.
By Sameer Yasir
Though Narendra Modi will take up a third term as India’s leader, the election was closer than expected, forcing him to rely on coalition partners that don’t share his Hindu nationalist agenda.
By Mujib Mashal, Alex Travelli, Hari Kumar, Suhasini Raj, Sameer Yasir, Pragati K.B. and Atul Loke
India’s beleaguered main opposition party was on track to surpass expectations and nearly double its share of parliamentary seats from 2019.
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