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Sudha Ramachandran
Sudha Ramachandran is South Asia editor at The Diplomat.
Sudha Ramachandran is a journalist based in Bengaluru, India. She writes on South Asian political and security issues and has closely followed developments in the region’s conflict zones. She is an adjunct faculty at the Asian College of Journalism in Chennai. Sudha has a doctoral degree from the School of International Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi.
June 08, 2024
BJP ‘Proxies’ Routed in General Elections in Kashmir Valley
By Sudha Ramachandran
The National Conference won two of three seats in the valley while the third seat was won by a jailed Kashmiri political separatist.
May 31, 2024
Why Is the RSS Distancing Itself From the BJP?
By Sudha Ramachandran
BJP and RSS leaders are going to great lengths to send out the message that the RSS is a cultural organization and uninvolved in the BJP’s political activity.
May 19, 2024
Jabin Jacob on China’s Growing Influence in South Asia
By Sudha Ramachandran
“Chinese influence has only encouraged instability in Nepalese politics.”
May 10, 2024
BJP Shrinks Away From Facing Voters in Kashmir
By Sudha Ramachandran
Hugely unpopular among Kashmiris, India's ruling party would have lost had it dared to contest in the valley.
May 04, 2024
BJP’s Endorsement of Accused Sexual Predator Prajwal Revanna Is Not Surprising
By Sudha Ramachandran
The party has a history of condoning rape and sexual harassment for the sake of power and political expediency.
April 19, 2024
Will the BJP Gain a Toehold in Southern Indian States of Tamil Nadu and Kerala?
By Sudha Ramachandran
The party may increase its vote share in these states but votes may not translate into seats in parliament.
April 08, 2024
Christophe Jaffrelot on What Makes Brand Modi Successful
By Sudha Ramachandran
“Like many populists, Modi is a chameleon -- this is his brand. Everyone can find in him what he or she is looking for.”
April 02, 2024
Modi’s Visit to Bhutan Amid Elections in India Raises Questions
By Sudha Ramachandran
His government appears apprehensive over a Bhutan-China deal that undermines Indian security.
March 12, 2024
S. D. Muni on India and its Neighborhood
By Sudha Ramachandran
“Sections of the Indian establishment have supported the restoration of the monarchy in Nepal because Indian diplomacy is finding it increasingly difficult to deal with a turbulent democracy.”
March 08, 2024
India’s Maritime Power Projection in the Southwest Indian Ocean Gets a Boost
By Sudha Ramachandran
An India-funded airstrip and jetty was inaugurated last week in Mauritius’ Agaléga island that will enhance its capacity to surveil and carry out military operations in the region.
February 28, 2024
A ‘Muslim’ Lion Cohabiting With a ‘Hindu’ Lioness Has Got the Goat of India’s Hindutva Activists
By Sudha Ramachandran
The VHP’s filing of a court case against a lioness being named Sita is part of its strategy to separate Hindus and Muslims in the imagination of Hindus.
February 20, 2024
Aqil Shah on Pakistani Elections and Beyond
By Sudha Ramachandran
“A coup may not be imminent, but it is fair to say that Pakistan is unlikely to come out of its enduring praetorian trap.”
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