July 28, 2017 Financial Times
Ashutosh Varshney, professor of political science, commented on the recent political alliance between Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar, essentially dashing hopes of a mounted front against India's BJP party. Varshney said the recent events might suggest Mr. Kumar had "no confidence in the potential viability of a grand opposition alliance even if it can be created,” but the defection could galvanize other regional parties.