Many of them have more campaign money and deliver results at a local level, Mr. Verma said. They also earn goodwill with small acts, he said, like “donating money for somebody’s daughter’s wedding.”

“It’s a travesty but that’s how it is in our country.”

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Here’s what else is happening

U.S.: A gunman opened fire in a synagogue near San Diego on the last day of Passover, killing one person and wounding three others. The shooting, the latest in a series of deadly attacks at houses of worship, is being treated as a hate crime.

Spain: The country held its third national elections since 2015 on Sunday, amid growing political polarization, an ongoing territorial conflict over Catalonia and the emergence of a new far-right party, Vox.

Apple: Since it launched its own screen-time tracker, Apple has clamped down on competitors’ offerings, according to an investigation by The Times. In some cases Apple forced companies to remove parental control features and in other cases, it simply pulled apps from its store.

Uber: As the ride-hailing company meets with investors ahead of its I.P.O. next month, it plans to pitch itself as the next Amazon, a concept that hints at its ambition to expand into new businesses and industries.

Gender inequality: American women are the most educated ever, yet they face some of the biggest pay gaps. One reason is the changing nature of work, which has led to longer, inflexible hours.