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Indian PM Modi speaks to supporters at BJP headquarters, in New Delhi

World Jun 04

Modi wins 3rd term as India’s prime minister, but party losses could affect how he governs

By Zeba Warsi, Nick Schifrin, Teresa Cebrián Aranda

World Jun 04

Indian PM Modi speaks to supporters at BJP headquarters, in New Delhi
Modi wins 3rd term in India’s general election, narrowly securing majority

In his 10 years in power, Modi has transformed India’s political landscape, bringing Hindu nationalism, once a fringe ideology in India, into the mainstream while leaving the country deeply divided.

By Krutika Pathi, Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press

World Apr 20

Voting in the first phase of India's general election
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What’s at stake for India and its allies as polls open in world’s largest election

In India, voting in the world’s largest election is underway for the next six weeks. Prime Minister Modi is heavily favored to win a third term, but his consolidation of power and crackdown on dissent have raised questions about his…

By John Yang, Azhar Merchant, Claire Mufson

World Jul 26

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits France
An alliance of Indian opposition parties, called INDIA, joins forces to take on Modi

India’s fractured opposition parties have joined forces in a rare show of unity and formed an alliance to unseat the popular but polarizing prime minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party.

By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press

World May 23

BJP supporters celebrate after learning the initial election results outside the party headquarters in New Delhi, India, on May 23, 2019. Photo by Adnan Abidi/Reuters
India’s ruling party claims victory with substantial lead in votes

The election has been seen as a referendum on India's 68-year-old prime minister, whose economic reforms have had mixed results…

By Emily Schmall, Associated Press

May 19

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Indian elections are a referendum on Modi’s politics

By PBS NewsHour

Voting concluded in India on Sunday in the final phase of a weeks-long election. With more than 900 million registered voters, the final results expected Thursday will decide if Prime Minister Narendra Modi stays in power. Jeffrey Gettleman, The New…

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Apr 18

India enters 2nd phase of elections with Kashmir in lockdown

By Aijaz Hussain, Associated Press

Most polling stations in the Srinagar and Budgam areas of Kashmir appeared deserted, with more police, paramilitary soldiers and election staff than voters.

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