The world’s biggest democracy is about to become a one-party state

The BJP’s Bengal victory exposes the erosion of Indian democracy

The BJP’s victory after sweeping electoral roll revision raises profound questions over the integrity of the vote.

The world’s biggest democracy is about to become a one-party state

Despite economic headwinds, election defeats for two major rivals this week have left India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi looking increasingly unassailable.

The world’s largest democracy suffers a major blow

Reading Time: 3 minutesWest Bengal elections There has always been a never-ending list of things that enamours the world about the nation that is India. But perhaps the headline we have grown accustomed to seeing repeated across global media institutions has been around election time: “India. The world’s largest democracy” That a nation of India’s size, scale and diversity has been able to maintain a democratic system of government is a source o…

Logical Take: BJP’s State Dominance Signals Political Shift in India and Rising One-Party Democracy Debate

The results of the 2026 assembly elections represent a tectonic shift in Indian democracy. With the Bharatiya Janata Party securing a historic victory in West Bengal, the saffron party has effectively completed its ambitious eastern arc project. This milestone is more than just a victory in a single state; it signifies the consolidation of a pan-India political machine that has been expanding since 2014. Today, the National Democratic Alliance g…