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Diplomacy & Power April 20, 2026 427 stories in this edition

From novelty to necessity: How AI becomes key part of campaigning machinery in India’s state elections

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From novelty to necessity: How AI becomes key part of campaigning machinery in India’s state elections

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From Tamil Nadu to West Bengal - where state elections will begin on Thursday (Apr 23) - AI is no longer just a campaign gimmick in India’s regional polls taking place in April. But does it really help change minds?

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