(This is the latest edition of the Political Line newsletter curated by Varghese K. George.

The Political Line newsletter is India’s political landscape explained every week. You can subscribe here to get the newsletter in your inbox every Friday.)Can a foreigner take part in the politics of a country?

The answer might seem obvious until one tries to unravel the paradox in India’s state policy and the ruling BJP’s diaspora politics Published - November 06, 2026 09:27 pm IST