Sept 27, 1999

COVER STORY
The Mind of Young Voters
Youth and politics have proved to be one of the most lethal cocktails in history. To ascertain the mind of this segment of society, INDIA TODAY commissioned ORG-MARG to carry out an opinion poll on voting preferences, political proclivities and social attitudes of the 18-21 age group. Findings of the survey indicate a strong preference for the BJP.

ELECTIONS 99
A Shot in the Dark
In India's first presidential-style election Vajpayee and Sonia are slugging it out for the top post. But many regional satraps are barnstorming the countryside to win the handful of MPs who could turn them into kingmakers.

Family Estate
As Sonia attempts to regain the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty's traditional seats   she finds two formidable
friends-turned-foes blocking her way. 

Poll Diary
News, Views, Footloose.

OTHER STORIES

Division of Spoils
Indian Politics is plagued by splits and distorted by expedient alliances. The outcome then hinges on the arithmetic of election management.

Stoking the Fire
By raking up the temple issue, the RSS chief reassures the cadre that nothing is forgotten.

PROFILE
Genteel Storyteller
A filmmaker who successfully explores the mind of the vulnerable middle-class woman.