India is gearing up for its multiphase general elections, set to take place from April 19 to June 1. This election is crucial as it will determine the political direction of the world’s most populous nation for the next five years.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is seeking a third term, has been a dominant figure in Indian politics for the past decade. He has focused on development initiatives to address the country’s infrastructure challenges and improve living conditions. However, his push for a Hindu-first nation has sparked religious and ethnic tensions in the diverse country.
With over 960 million eligible voters, India’s elections are a massive logistical exercise, involving more than a million polling stations and millions of election officials. The country’s parliamentary system of governance means that the party with the majority of seats in the Parliament forms the government and appoints the prime minister.
Prime Minister Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party currently holds a strong majority in Parliament, making them the frontrunners in the upcoming elections. The opposition, led by the Indian National Congress, has struggled to unite and present a cohesive alternative to Mr. Modi’s leadership.
The results of the election will be announced after the completion of the seven-phase voting process, which spans nearly six weeks. With high stakes and intense competition, all eyes are on India as it prepares to choose its next government.
