Violence in Indian elections
As Modi’s second term begins, violence against minorities, left activists continue
With the announcement of election results, various reports of BJP members inciting violence against minority groups and members of left parties have come to light.
Indian elections see attacks on left party cadre
Widespread rigging and intimidation of voters was reported in the States of West Bengal and Tripura where the left is a strong force
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