The missing contest: Why 2026 elections are not about PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi
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Far from being a PM Modi vs Rahul showdown, the 2026 elections are a test of regional resilience. Despite the visibility of the two national leaders on the campaign trail, neither is the decisive factor in these contests. Instead, the real battles are being fThe missing contest: Why 2026 elections are not about PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi
Far from being a PM Modi vs Rahul showdown, the 2026 elections are a test of regional resilience. Despite the visibility of the two national leaders on the campaign trail, neither is the decisive factor in these contests. Instead, the real battles are being fought by state satraps defending their turf or reclaiming relevance and the results will hinge on regional leadership, local alliances and governance records. Read more








