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The Resurrection of Congress

The overwhelming victory of the Indian National Congress in elections in the southern state of Karnataka in early May has shaken up the country’s political scene. While India’s scandal-ridden ruling party had appeared headed for certain defeat in the next general election, which must be held by May 2014, now all bets are off.

NEW DELHI – The overwhelming victory of the Indian National Congress in elections in the important southern state of Karnataka in early May has shaken up the country’s political scene. India’s troubled ruling party had appeared headed downhill in the build-up to the next general elections, which must be held by May 2014. Now, following its huge win in Karnataka, all bets are off.

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