The 2014 General Elections in India: Results and Consequences

The Indian elephant has pivoted mightily giving the BJP a fine election result which is likely to secure the party a five years inning alone or with coalition partners of its own choice.

NIAS has invited three India observers and a student of democracy to share their observations and expectations.
The panel consists of:

  • Rasmus Fonnesbæk Huge assembly in IndiaAndersen, PhD student, Department of Political Science, University of Copenhagen
  • Jeppe Matzen, journalist, Weekendavisen
  • Mrutyuanjai  Mishra, blogger, Politiken and Times of India
  • Kenneth Bo Nielsen,  PhD student, SUM – Centre for Development and Environment, Oslo


Everyone interested in India, democracy and/or (Hindu) Nationalism are welcome at NIAS – Nordic Institute of Asian Studies

Time: Monday June 2, 2014 at 15:00 – 16:30 hours,
Venue: NIAS, Room 18-01-08,  Copenhagen University, Øster Farimagsgade 5.

Organized by Stig Toft Madsen, NIAS Affiliated Reseacher
Picture by Stig Toft Madsen