Mr. Gandhi, a scion of the political dynasty that governed India for decades, accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party of “crushing the voice of the Indian people.”
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Set to Win Re-Election, Modi Celebrates With Supporters
Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India is on track to to become the first Indian prime minister to lead his party to majorities in Parliament in back-to-back elections in nearly 50 years.
India Election Results: Gandhi Concedes as Modi Makes History
With a commanding lead, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his party are set to expand their majority. “India wins yet again!” he posted on Twitter.
In India’s Election, Ailing Congress Party Is Unlikely to Find Its Miracle
After being crushed in 2014, the Congress party, India’s old powerhouse, appears to have made few gains this year. The road to recovery may be longer yet.
The Choice in India: ‘Our Trump’ or a Messier Democracy
The results of India’s parliamentary election will reveal not just a decision on Narendra Modi, but a deeper decision on what kind of government Indians want.
India’s Narendra Modi Appears Headed for Re-election, Exit Polls Show
Mr. Modi, one of India’s most powerful and divisive leaders in decades, seems to have emerged relatively unscathed from complaints about joblessness and distress on farms.
Polls Are Closed in India’s Election: What Happens Next?
The polls closed on Sunday in the world’s biggest election. Here’s what to look out for until the results are announced on Thursday.
Modi Cut India’s Red Tape. Now He Hopes to Win Votes for His Work.
Taxes are simpler, and bureaucracy has been trimmed. Prime Minister Modi wants a second term to prove that India is open for business.
Young Indians Helped Put Modi in Power. Can He Count On Them Again?
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.
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.