Word: bihari
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...dire though India's poverty may be, there is one thing that distinguishes the Indian poor from those in many other nations: they live in a democracy. And as India discovered last year, even its poorest can vote. At the general election, the ruling coalition led by Atal Bihari Vajpayee, lauded for its bold economic reforms, suffered a shocking defeat at the polls, partly because of resentment from the poor that they were missing out on the boom. Into office came a government that needed the support of the Communists, and which had promised not to forget those...
...faraway land, finding love, tragedy and heartbreak before finally triumphing as a leader of her adopted people. Last week the story came true. TV pundits who for months had predicted Sonia Gandhi's disastrous election defeat found themselves explaining a sensational victory instead. Outgoing Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee grudgingly praised the "strong and diverse" democracy that rejected him. But most dazed of all, it seemed, was Sonia...
...your selection was the omission of Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf. He represents 145 million people on the subcontinent, and his actions can affect more than a billion people in South Asia. His efforts to bring about peace in the region surpass those of his counterpart in India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who was on TIME's list. Musharraf has vigorously pursued negotiated settlements of outstanding issues. He has taken great risks to eradicate terrorism and extremism within his country as well as in Afghanistan. He has worked to alleviate poverty and bring about educational reforms and economic stability. So long...
...ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE by Alex Perry...
...People killed in a stampede in Lucknow, India, when women rushed to collect free saris handed out to celebrate the birthday of Lalji Tandon, a close associate of Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee...