Irshad Ali’s family managed to escape the riots in 2013 that killed 62 people. Photo: Team Ceritalah
Opinion
Opinion
Ceritalah
How caste, creed and conflict distort India’s politics
- Most of the country’s parties draw their central support from a select few castes and religious groups, creating a combustible political environment
Irshad Ali’s family managed to escape the riots in 2013 that killed 62 people. Photo: Team Ceritalah
Shrikanth Porwal is a sweet seller, occasional poet and BJP supporter from the historic city of Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh. Photo: Ankit Prakash
Opinion
Opinion
Ceritalah
In India, Kumbh Mela is a sweet treat for Allahabadis – and Modi’s BJP
- The state of Uttar Pradesh is a political battleground ahead of the upcoming polls, with the BJP investing in infrastructure and religious pomp
- But is this enough to see the ruling party maintain the gains it made in 2014, as local coalitions seek to energise grass roots voters?
Shrikanth Porwal is a sweet seller, occasional poet and BJP supporter from the historic city of Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh. Photo: Ankit Prakash