BJP's victory

From Pakistan, we watch India's political landscape not out of rivalry, but because the stability of South Asia depends heavily on the democratic health of its largest country. When India falters, the region feels the tremors. And the recent Bihar elections — marred by allegations of voter suppression and institutional bias — are yet another sign that India's democratic fabric is under visible strain.

The BJP's victory in Bihar — with a thumping majority of 202 seats out of 243 up for grabs — is a domestic........

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