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Narendra Modi wins backing of allies to form Indian government

Strongman-style leader set for historic third term but with authority diminished after loss of majority

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‘Bit of a moment for Rahul Gandhi’: new dawn for India’s opposition, but where to now?

INDIA alliance prevents Modi’s BJP from forming majority, but analysts say keeping it united will be difficult

The Guardian - UK

Alliance troubles, Maratha factor: What made Maharashtra the BJP’s Achilles heel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Maharashtra 18 times over the past two months to campaign for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, but the state turned out to be the Achilles' heel for his own party.

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The Guardian view on Modi’s election disappointment: the winner is democracy in India

The prime minister assumed he would sweep back to power in a landslide. Voters have wisely chosen otherwise

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‘Narrow victory’, ‘Indian democracy’s resilience’: How media across the globe covered Modi’s win

Narendra Modi is set to assume office for a consecutive third term as Prime Minister – this time at the mercy of his coalition partners. And media outlets across the world have taken note of his waning popularity.

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How voters turned against Narendra Modi in his party’s heartland

Anger at rampant unemployment, stagnant wages and inflation led to surprise losses in Uttar Pradesh

The Guardian - UK

If TMC didn’t go solo in Bengal, BJP’s tally would’ve shrunk to 9

The BJP has won 12 of West Bengal’s 42 Lok Sabha seats, but the party’s tally could have shrunk to nine had the Trinamool Congress contested in an alliance with other opposition parties, shows an analysis of EC data.

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From Assam’s AIUDF rout to Kerala’s record: The changing face of Muslim representation

Of 78 Muslim candidates, 24 have won Lok Sabha contests in six states and three Union territories – none of them are from the NDA camp. This is a slide from the 27 MPs that were part of the lower house of Parliament the last time.

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The hidden story behind India’s remarkable election results: lethal heat

While Indian exit polls didn’t predict the BPJ’s loss of majority, the effects of climate change and increased visibility of religion in politics have long been forecast, says Amitava Kumar

The Guardian - UK

India election results: Which allies does Modi depend on now?

Modi now relies on a series of parties that have flip-flopped between his alliance and the opposition over the years.

Al Jazeera

India’s Modi faces ‘unprecedented’ alliance test after election results

Modi has only ever ruled with large majorities, centralised power and without coalition compulsions. Can he adapt?

Al Jazeera

Key NDA meeting at PM Modi's residence concludes

A crucial meeting of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance was held at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence in Delhi on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Key Hindu Nationalist Policies Under Modi's Government

India's political landscape shifts as Modi's BJP loses majority, controversial policies spark debate.

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India election results: Did ‘secular’ parties let Muslims down, too?

Scared of the BJP describing them as pro-Muslim, these parties distanced themselves from the community, analysts say.

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India: why Hindu nationalism and Zionism are ideological cousins

The results are in for India’s general election. The country’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, has won enough seats to stay in charge for a third consecutive term. But his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has suffered big setbacks, and is gearing up for coalition talks having failed to win an outright…

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PM Modi tenders resignation to President Murmu ahead of next government formation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has submitted his resignation, along with his council of ministers, to President Droupadi Murmu ahead of the formation of the next Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA government. Read further on Dynamite News:

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NDA meeting to be held on June 7 in Delhi, to discuss government formation

The meeting of the newly elected MPs of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Read further on Dynamite News:

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Swearing in ceremony of PM Modi likely on June 8, cabinet recommends dissolution of 17th Lok Sabha

A day after the Lok Sabha poll results were announced, the Union cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday recommended the dissolution of the 17th Lok Sabha, whose term ends on June 16. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Has the tide finally turned for Narendra Modi in India?

Most pundits and exit polls predicted a big win for Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in India’s massive six-week election that just came to a close.

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Eurozone business activity grows at fastest rate in a year; UK service sector loses momentum as price pressures cool – as it happened

Private sector growth picks up in Germany and Spain while France was the outlier in May

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Naveen Patnaik resigns as Odisha Chief Minister day after BJP wins assembly polls

Naveen Patnaik has resigned as the Chief Minister of Odisha following the collapse of the BJD fortress. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tejashwi Yadav, Nitish Kumar on same flight to attend meetings of INDIA and NDA in Delhi

With both the NDA and INDIA bloc scheduling strategy sessions in their bid to notch up the required numbers to form a majority government, a slew of political leaders from both the alliances are landing in the national capital on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Politwist, hat-tricky’: Front pages on opposition’s comeback, Modi need for allies

The verdict is out. Even though the BJP-led NDA has the numbers to form the government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party has well fallen short of the 400-paar slogan that dominated its campaign.

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"Victory for Pichada, Dalit, Alpsankhyak," says Akhilesh Yadav as INDIA bloc upsets BJP in UP

In a significant political shift in Uttar Pradesh, after the Samajwadi Party won 37 seats while the Bhartiya Janata Party managed to clinch 33 seats, former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Akhilesh Yadav. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India election: Why Modi’s narrow win sent the stock market tumbling

Indian shares suffered their biggest drop since 2020 after the Bharatiya Janata Party lost its parliamentary majority.

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