World’s Biggest Election Throws a Massive Surprise
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We’re firmly in New Delhi today, where India’s voters have once again thrown up an election surprise. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party — which was widely expected to come roaring back to power — is poised to fall short of a parliamentary majority. That means Modi is at the mercy of fickle alliance partners if he wants a historic third term as premier. The main opposition Congress party has just met the press and said it will meet its alliance partners on Wednesday to strategize, including on whether to bid to form the new government. Modi himself is due to speak to BJP workers later Tuesday and might address the media. Stay tuned.
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India’s election result is a stunning blow to a leader who has dominated Indian politics since he first took power a decade ago. The NSE Nifty 50 Index tumbled 5.9%, its worst day in more than four years, as it became clear the election outcome would be much closer than expected.
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The Congress party said it will talk to potential partners after discussing with its allies. The party’s chief Mallikarjun Kharge said no political party has won a clear majority in India’s elections and described the results as a mandate against Modi.
Who Votes This Week?
India’s mammoth election runs through June 1, with counting scheduled for June 4. This map from the Election Commission of India shows which constituencies vote when.
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Listen to The Big Take Asia podcast to learn how Modi built up so much power over the last several decades – and why he is both a beloved and divisive figure.
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