India's 2014 Elections: A Modi-Led BJP Sweep

Part I: Thematic Studies
1. Introduction: Single Party and Strong Leadership
2. The Resistance of Regionalism: BJP’s Limitations and the Resilience of State Parties
3. The Bharatiya Janata Party: A Victory for Narendra Modi
4. Gender Narratives and Elections: Mandate for Safety, Development or Rights?
5. Civic Scrutiny, Organized Action and Democratic Consolidation

Part II : Analytical State Studies

A. Northern Cluster
6. Understanding the BJP’s Victory in Uttar Pradesh
7. Saffron Deluge Inundates Masters of Mandal Politics in Bihar
8. Reclaiming the Capital: BJP’s Clean Sweep in Delhi
9. Decoding the Electoral Verdict in Punjab: Future of Regional Parties?

B. Kashmir and Western Cluster
10. Kashmir’s Contentious Politics: The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same
11. Mega Marketing and Management: Gujarat’s 2014 Elections
12. Maharashtra: Congress’ Dramatic Decline

C. Eastern and Southern Cluster
13. TMC Dethrones the LF in West Bengal after Thirty-four Years of Uninterrupted Rule
14. Tamil Nadu: Strategic Interaction and Alliance Choices
15. Andhra Bifurcation and Electoral Outcomes: Contextual Change, Social Coalitions and Developmental Discourse
16. Karnataka: Change and Continuity in 2014

D. North East
17. BJP’s Consolidation, AIUDF’s Polarization and Congress’ Defeat in Assam