In the 2014 election, the youngest voters turned out in large numbers for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. As he seeks a second term, some are less enthusiastic.
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India Elections 2019: Farmers Are Hurting and Millions Are Voting
The ruling B.J.P. party has not yet delivered the “good days” it promised to farm voters, who make up half of the electorate. In debt and despair, some wonder if anyone can.
Under Modi, a Hindu Nationalist Surge Has Further Divided India
The Hindu right has never been so enfranchised at every level of power. Now, with another term likely for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, minorities are worried.
In India, Voting Begins in Elections Unmatched in Size and Scope
Over five weeks, 900 million voters can cast ballots on 2.3 million electronic machines, in what is seen as a referendum on Narendra Modi, the powerful prime minister.
Indian Court Acquits Four Men Accused in Deadly 2007 Train Bombing
Observers in India immediately framed the verdict in stark terms: as a win for Hindu extremists, or a decision that disproved their existence.
In India’s Election Season, an Explosion Interrupts Modi’s Slump
After a militant attack, more Indians are rallying behind Prime Minister Narendra Modi again, including some independent and undecided voters.
In India’s Election Season, a Bombing Interrupts Modi’s Slump
After a suicide bombing in Kashmir and brinkmanship with Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is finding some undecided voters rallying to him.
India Elections Begin on April 11. They’re a Crucial Test for Modi.
The prime minister’s image has been dented by a slowing economy, but he seems well positioned to win a second term when voters begin casting ballots.
Murders of Religious Minorities in India Go Unpunished, Report Finds
Human Rights Watch said the police have stalled investigations into some vigilante-style murders of Muslims and lower-caste Indians.
Millions of Indians Trek to the Ganges, and Modi Chases Their Votes
India’s massive Kumbh Mela festival has been even bigger this year, infused with the governing party’s cash — and advertisements — during high campaign season.