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India votes in first phase of marathon election as Modi seeks third term

Polls have closed in the first of seven phases that covered 102 constituencies across 21 states and territories.

Al Jazeera

Assam CM vows citizenship for Bengali Hindus, scholarship for female students

Assam election updates: 'Mama ka warranty' follows 'Modi ka guarantee' as BJP makes promises for the future.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha 2024: INDIA bloc has always been anti-development, says Modi in Wardha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed an election rally in Wardha in Maharashtra’s Vidarbha region, and blamed the Congress ‘misrule’ for having caused woe to farmers for decades.

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Committed to implementing Uniform Civil Code, asserts Rajnath Singh in Khammam

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praises BJP's efforts in poverty eradication and promises implementation of Uniform Civil Code.

The Hindu

Rahul Gandhi acting as mouthpiece of BJP when in Kerala, says P. Rajeeve

Rahul Gandhi acting as the mouthpiece of Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) when visiting Kerala is shocking to all those who have reposed faith in secularist forces and the INDIA bloc during this election, Industries Minister P. Rajeeve has said.

The Hindu

Indian elections: Dhruv Rathee, the YouTube sensation holding the government to account

In this week’s special edition of Access Asia, we focus on India as the country's record-breaking election gets under way. In the past few years, India's ranking in the World Press Freedom Index has plummeted. With the country’s independent media increasingly under threat, YouTube has become a key medium to…

France 24

First phase of LS polls: Sporadic violence in Bengal, 3 injured in Manipur

Media reports pointed to sporadic violence in parts of West Bengal and a shooting incident in Manipur as 102 Lok Sabha seats – across 21 states and union territories – went to polls in the first phase of the general elections on Friday.

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Leader of the Opposition calls Kerala Chief Minister “mouthpiece of BJP”

The Hindu

‘Messianic spell’: how Narendra Modi created a cult of personality

Experts say Indian PM is hoping to be ‘bigger than Gandhi’ as he aims to win a third term in office

The Guardian - UK

Indian elections: Welfare programmes key to PM Modi's popularity

India's mammoth elections are now under way, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi widely expected to win a third term. Since coming to power in 2014, Modi has expanded subsidy programmes for the poor and women. These programmes include measures like equipping homes with butane gas by offering free cylinders or…

France 24

PM Modi at Amroha rally: ‘Previous govts cheated SC, ST, OBC communities in name of social justice’

Prime Minister Modi accuses previous governments of cheating SC, ST, and OBC communities, working to fulfill social justice dreams.

The Hindu

First-time Voters Rejoice In India's Maoist Rebel Heartland

In remote Indian forests home to a decades-old Maoist insurgency battling government rule, few in farmer Ajay Kumaroya's village had ever dared anger the guerrillas by voting.

International Business Times

Nearly a billion people to vote as India kicks off colossal elections

India on Friday launched the largest elections in human history, with ruling Hindu nationalists expected to win a third term in power with an even larger majority than in 2019.

Radio France Internationale

Can Sunil Kanugolu bring India’s Modi down, 10 years after helping him win?

As India’s election kicks off, a top election strategist is looking for cracks in the Modi brand he helped create.

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Hindu nationalist Modi eyes third term as India votes in six-week election

India began voting Friday in a six-week election with an all but assured victory for Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as a weakened opposition is pushed to the sidelines.

The Guardian - UK

Voting begins in India’s election with Modi widely expected to win third term

First phase in world’s largest democratic exercise begins, with 969 million people eligible to vote over six-week period

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India Votes In High-Stakes Election Amid Modi's Popularity

India's pivotal election tests PM Modi's leadership amid economic growth and criticism, shaping the country's democratic future.

The Hindu

Former Minister fielded as substitute’ hopes to breach BJP’s fortress in Jaipur

Congress' Pratap Singh Khachariyawas faces tough battle in Jaipur Lok Sabha seat against BJP's seasoned politician.

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Hindu Nationalist Modi The Favourite As India Votes

India begins voting Friday in a six-week election with an all but assured victory for Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as a weakened opposition is pushed to the sidelines.

The Hindu

Is the government justified in targeting terrorists outside the border?

Rakesh Sood and Tara Kartha discuss whether India should carry out transnational killings after Rajnath Singh and Narendra Modi said India will not hesitate in doing so

France 24

A referendum on Modi? India votes as BJP looks to extend 10-year grip on power

A world record of 969 million citizens are called to the polls for what some see as a referendum on one man. India is about to embark on the world's biggest election, staggered over seven weeks, with Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist BJP expected to extend its solid lead in parliament.…

The Hindu

India doesn’t require Modi to become third largest economy in the world: Yechury

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury has said that India does not require Narendra Modi or the BJP to become the third largest economy in the world.

The Hindu

Eshwarappa seeks rejection of BJP’s plea to stop him from using Modi’s photos in his campaign

Former BJP Minister K.S. Eshwarappa files application in Shivamogga court to use PM Modi's photo in campaign.

The Hindu

Rahul promises to reverse economic damage done by Modi

Rahul Gandhi promises economic recovery, job creation, and empowerment of women if INDIA alliance wins power in India.

France 24

Indian elections: 'A battle for the future of India's democracy'

Indians begin voting on Friday in what will be the world's biggest-ever election, with nearly a billion registered voters. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist BJP is seen as the favourite, but faces a challenge from a huge centre-left opposition coalition. We speak to Louise Tillin of the King's College…

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