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When it finally dawned on the Congress party that the days of single-party rule is over in India, it formed the UPA–the United Progressive Alliance—to fight the last Lok Sabha elections.
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This how CNN sees and perceives the historical debate and trust vote in India’s parliament.
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Dear Mr. Prime Minister,
This response comes from someone who has rationally and irrationally trusted the Congress Party. Rational because there are many eminent and...
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