While a newly united opposition seemed to gain some traction, exit polls showed the popular and entrenched prime minister was winning a third term.
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Millions of Indians Living Abroad Have a Say in the Election, Even if They Can’t Vote
The number of Indians abroad is small relative to the country’s population. Indian political parties want their support anyway.
Is Modi Worried? India’s Long-Deflated Opposition Finds Some Momentum.
After setting a very high bar for his party in the election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi often appears on the defensive as the voting nears its end.
Modi Calls Muslims ‘Infiltrators’ Who Would Take India’s Wealth
The direct language used against the country’s largest minority was a contrast to the image Prime Minister Narendra Modi presents on the world stage.
Why India’s Opposition Can’t Get It Together
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party got less than 40% of the vote in the last election. But his fractured and dysfunctional rivals have struggled to capitalize on that.
How A.I. Tools Could Change India’s Elections
Avatars are addressing voters by name, in whichever of India’s many languages they speak. Experts see potential for misuse in a country already rife with disinformation.
Indian Opposition Parties Say They Face Tide of Troubles as Vote Nears
Weeks before pivotal elections, the head of one party was arrested on what his supporters said were trumped-up charges and another party said it lost access to its funds.
India’s 2024 Multiphase Election: What to Know
India’s general elections will determine the political direction of the world’s most populous nation for the next five years.
With Big State Victories, Modi Expands His Dominance in India
Results of voting for the governments of four Indian states showed gains for Mr. Modi’s ruling party, putting him in a strong position ahead of general elections in the spring.
India to Reserve One-Third of Parliamentary Seats for Women
The landmark legislation will also apply to state legislatures, but it may be years before the law comes into force.