In January 2024, elections in Bangladesh continued the status quo, with Sheikh Hashina’s Awami League winning the elections. However, Pakistan’s election surprised the establishment as jailed leader Imran Khan-supported independent candidates won the most seats. Modi finally inaugurated the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, fulfilling BJP’s three-decade-old promise, bolstering his position ahead of national elections later this year. Meanwhile, Xi acknowledged troubles in the Chinese economy for the first time. Read our recent South Asia Bulletin from here.
