India's recent election results have defied expectations and delivered a blow to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Despite predictions of a landslide victory for Modi's right-wing, Hindu-nationalist alliance, the final outcome revealed a different story.
Modi had aimed to secure 400 seats in the lower house of parliament, but fell short of even a simple majority. This unexpected turn of events means that Modi will now have to rely on local coalition partners to maintain his position in government, marking a significant shift from his previous dominance.
