India election

India’s Modi secures record 3rd term but his party loses outright majority  – National

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India’s Modi secures record 3rd term but his party loses outright majority  – National

China, Ukraine and other nations sent their congratulations on Wednesday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government began preparations for his swearing-in for a record third term following the world’s largest democratic election. Modi’s Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party planned to meet with allies later Wednesday to discuss the government’s formation. Official results from the Election Commission … Read more

World’s largest election begins in India as Modi seeks 3rd term. What to know – National

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World’s largest election begins in India as Modi seeks 3rd term. What to know – National

Millions of Indians began voting Friday in a six-week election that’s a referendum on Narendra Modi, the populist prime minister who has championed an assertive brand of Hindu nationalist politics and is seeking a rare third term as the country’s leader. People began queuing up at polling stations hours before they were allowed in at … Read more