Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wins Third Consecutive Term
Modi Declares Victory in Nationwide Election
A Mammoth Exercise in Democracy
India's transformative yet divisive Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared victory in the country's nationwide election. Nearly a billion people went to the polls in a mammoth exercise in democracy, with Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerging as the clear winner despite losing some seats.
The victory marks Modi's third consecutive term in office, a major achievement in Indian politics. However, it is also a setback for the BJP, which lost its majority in the upper house of parliament and will need to rely on allies to form a government.
Modi's victory is a testament to his popularity among India's vast rural population. He has won over voters with his promises of economic development and nationalistic rhetoric. However, his critics accuse him of authoritarianism and of stoking religious tensions in the country.
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