InfoTrac Activities India's May 2004 Elections This election saw the Congress Party defy predictions and defeat the BJP party. What were the main issues of the election? Which segments of Indian society did the main parties try to appeal to? What explains the unexpected showing of the Congress Party and the poor performance of the BJP? Why did Mrs. Gandhi refuse to be prime minister? Here are some articles to get you started. Find them through Keyword searches or by entering "India" in the Subject Guide and then going to subdivisions "elections" and "political aspects." More Miracles, Please; The first one is that 'Mr. Credibility' now leads India. Sudip Mazumdar, Ron MOreau. Newsweek May 31, 2004 p50 (532 words) Ready For Prime Time? Manmohan Singh's reform credentials are impeccable. But does he have what it takes to lead vast India? Ron Moreau, Sudip Mazumdar. Newsweek International May 31, 2004 p48 (1047 words) Royal Return; Sonia's unexpected victory has restored the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty of old. But if Congress is to fulfill its mandate, it must open up the economy even further. (Sonia Gandhi)(Cover Story) Sudip Mazumdar, Ron Moreau. Newsweek International May 24, 2004 p26 (1189 words) Betting On Reform; The economy is humming like never before. But will New Delhi be able to deliver on its promise of widening prosperity? (Cover Story) George Wehrfritz, Sudip Mazumdar. Newsweek International May 24, 2004 p28 (1706 words) Viewpoint: India Isn't Shining; The media is interpreting last week's election as a defeat for reform. In truth, the country needs more of it, not less. (Cover Story) Ruchir Sharma. Newsweek International May 24, 2004 p31 (583 words) A Vote Fit For Bollywood. (Notebook)(Sonia Gandhi elected president) Time May 24, 2004 v163 i21 p20 (454 words) Who, me? - Who, me? India's election. (India's new government) The Economist (US) May 22, 2004 v371 i8376 p10US (1418 words) Sonia: and yet so far; India's new government. (Sonia Gandhi) The Economist (US) May 22, 2004 v371 i8376 p36US (1981 words) The shine comes off; India's election. The Economist (US) May 15, 2004 v371 i8375 p12US (699 words) The voters' big surprise; India's election. The Economist (US) May 15, 2004 v371 i8375 p38US (1064 words) In the name of the father; India's election. (The young Gandhis get into politics) The Economist (US) April 24, 2004 v371 i8372 p42US (531 words) An Indian Champion; Vajpayee is stunningly popular and appears ready to lead his party to another election victory. But can one man's charisma carry the weight of a nation? (Cover Story)(Biography) Newsweek International April 12, 2004 p28 (1706 words) Interview: A Leader Riding High; As he heads into nationwide elections, India's prime minister takes credit for spurring both peace and growing prosperity. (Interview)(Cover Story) Newsweek International April 12, 2004 p32 (674 words) BJP victory could signal new Indian reform era. (Asian elections special report) Weekly Petroleum Argus Feb 23, 2004 v34 i8 p9(1) (513 words) USA: US AND SOUTH ASIA BY IKRAM SEHGAL. (U.S.-India relations) IPR Strategic Business Information Database Jan 29, 2004 pNA (1295 words) The unlikely heiress; India's politics. (India's Congress Party)(Sonia Gandhi) The Economist (US) Jan 24, 2004 v370 i8359 p38US (525 words)