Millions vote in India’s grueling elections with Prime Minister Modi’s party likely to win third term
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Millions vote in India’s grueling elections with Prime Minister Modi’s party likely to win third term

LA Times  

People line up to vote in the sixth round of polling in India’s national election Saturday in New Delhi. Millions of Indians voted Saturday in the next-to-last round of grueling national elections with a combined opposition trying to rattle Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s campaign for a third consecutive term for himself and his Hindu nationalist party. If Modi wins, he’ll be only the second Indian leader to retain power for a third term, after Jawaharlal Nehru, the country’s first prime minister. Most polls predict a win for Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party, or BJP, which is up against an opposition alliance led by the Congress and regional parties. Mamata Banerjee, Trinamool party leader and the state’s top elected official, accused Modi’s party of an attack that left one activist dead on Friday.

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PM Modi dials BJP MPs Pratap Sarangi, Mukesh Rajput after they get injured during protest at Parliament
5 days, 2 hours ago

PM Modi dials BJP MPs Pratap Sarangi, Mukesh Rajput after they get injured during protest at Parliament

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called BJP MPs - Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput to enquire about their health after they got injured in Parliament. Rahul Gandhi assaulted BJP MPs: Rijiju Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said, "Makar Dwar is the main entry gate of the Members of Parliament to both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. While the NDA …

BJP files 'attempt to murder' complaint against Rahul Gandhi over alleged physical assault on MPs
5 days, 2 hours ago

BJP files 'attempt to murder' complaint against Rahul Gandhi over alleged physical assault on MPs

India TV News  

BJP MPs, including Anurag Thakur and Bansuri Swaraj, filed a complaint against Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi at the Parliament Street Police station in connection with an the scuffle between opposition and NDA parliamentarians at the entry steps of the House on Thursday. BJP files 'attempt to murder' complaint against Rahul Gandhi BJP MP Anurag Thakur said …

Modi: Gandhi Family Violated Constitution
1 week, 2 days ago

Modi: Gandhi Family Violated Constitution

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday accused the Congress — specifically the Nehru-Gandhi family — of repeatedly violating the Constitution, citing the imposition of the Emergency, the reversal of the Shah Bano judgment, and the tearing of an ordinance on convicted lawmakers by Rahul Gandhi as examples. Replying to a two-day debate in the Lok Sabha on 75 …

Thackeray slams Modi over attacks on Hindus in B’desh
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1 week, 3 days ago

Thackeray slams Modi over attacks on Hindus in B’desh

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday attacked prime minister Narendra Modi over alleged atrocities on Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh, saying a prime minister who was said to have stopped the war between Russia and Ukraine for some time should use his powers to stop attacks on Hindus in the neighbouring country. Thackeray slams Modi over attacks …

Maharashtra Poll Results: PM Modi Says Voters Affirmed 'Ek Hai Toh Safe Hai', Breathes Fire On Congress, MVA
1 month ago

Maharashtra Poll Results: PM Modi Says Voters Affirmed 'Ek Hai Toh Safe Hai', Breathes Fire On Congress, MVA

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the Bharatiya Janata Party -led National Democratic Alliance's resounding victory in the Maharashtra assembly elections, calling it a win for development, good governance, and social justice. In the last 50 years, this is the biggest mandate for a pre-poll alliance.” The Prime Minister highlighted the BJP's strong performance, stating, “BJP alone has gotten more seats …

’Ek hain toh safe hain’: PM Modi hails Mahayuti’s victory in Maharashtra, says Congress has become ’parjeevi’
1 month ago

’Ek hain toh safe hain’: PM Modi hails Mahayuti’s victory in Maharashtra, says Congress has become ’parjeevi’

Live Mint  

Election Results 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed party workers after the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured a landslide victory in Maharashtra assembly election and launched a scathing attack on Congress party. Stating that ‘lies and deceit’ suffered a crushing defeat, Modi said termed the poll results as a victory of ‘development, good governance and social justice’ while "This …

Modi’s party heads for victory in Maharashtra state election while opposition wins Jharkhand
1 month ago

Modi’s party heads for victory in Maharashtra state election while opposition wins Jharkhand

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party headed for a victory Saturday in state elections in politically significant Maharashtra while the opposition won mineral-rich Jharkhand state. India’s Election Commission said Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies have already won 183 of 288 seats and were leading in another 48 seats in Maharashtra, India’s wealthiest state and …

Rahul, Congress tried since 2002 to target Modi's image, PM's credibility remains high: BJP on Adani row
1 month ago

Rahul, Congress tried since 2002 to target Modi's image, PM's credibility remains high: BJP on Adani row

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Thursday dubbed Rahul Gandhi's attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the US prosecutors' indictment of Gautam Adani on alleged bribery and fraud charges as part of his long-running efforts to target its leader, and noted that none of the four states named in American courts had a BJP government. "Law will take its own …

Elections in 2 Indian states are seen as a test of Prime Minister Modi’s popularity
1 month ago

Elections in 2 Indian states are seen as a test of Prime Minister Modi’s popularity

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Millions of people are voting in state elections in Maharashtra, India’s western industrial hub, and the mineral-rich eastern province of Jharkhand on Wednesday, in a test of the popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party and its regional partners. After suffering a setback in national elections, the BJP regained momentum in October as it won …

Modi Has No Success Story to Share: Revanth
1 month ago

Modi Has No Success Story to Share: Revanth

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of failing to deliver on promises made during his tenure. Addressing a press conference in Pune on Monday, as part of his three-day campaign for the Maharashtra Assembly elections, Revanth Reddy alleged that Modi had no “success story” to share with people after …

Jharkhand Elections: Rahul Gandhi’s chopper delay sparks political sabotage allegations. ‘Not acceptable,’ says Congress
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1 month, 1 week ago

Jharkhand Elections: Rahul Gandhi’s chopper delay sparks political sabotage allegations. ‘Not acceptable,’ says Congress

Live Mint  

Congress Member of Parliament and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi's helicopter was unable to take off for some time from Jharkhand's Godda awaiting clearance from Air Traffic Control. Many leaders in the Congress party cried foul and alleged that the delay was a calculated move to disrupt Gandhi's campaign schedule in the poll-bound state. Some leaders pointed …

Congress's 'Shehzada' is conspiring to scrap reservations: PM Modi
1 month, 1 week ago

Congress's 'Shehzada' is conspiring to scrap reservations: PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday attacked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying the "Shehzada" of the party had been conspiring to scrap reservations granted to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and OBCs. Deoghar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses an election rally for the second phase of the Jharkhand assembly election. His father had issued PM Modi said the JMM-led coalition …

Narendra Modi, Mohan Bhagwat… Who're India's most powerful politicians?
1 month, 1 week ago

Narendra Modi, Mohan Bhagwat… Who're India's most powerful politicians?

India Today  

As some frontiersman of democracy wrote: “All political power is inherent in the people. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has solidified his status as Modi’s principal adversary after the Opposition’s creditable showing in a hard-fought Lok Sabha election. AMIT SHAH, 59, UNION HOME MINISTER THE STRONGMAN Because he’s still India’s second-most powerful man—his imprint visible on every­thing that sustains the Modi …

Congress known for infighting: PM Modi
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress known for infighting: PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

The Congress spends most of its time infighting, tells lies to grab power and remains distant from public issues, Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed on Thursday while asserting the people have decided to give another chance to the BJP to serve Haryana. They repeatedly tell lies, their talks have no head and tail and they vitiate the atmosphere.”Modi claimed the …

In J&K, Rahul Gandhi fires salvo at Narendra Modi: ‘Psychologically defeated’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

In J&K, Rahul Gandhi fires salvo at Narendra Modi: ‘Psychologically defeated’

Hindustan Times  

Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, on Wednesday said the opposition INDIA bloc has psychologically defeated Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who, he claimed has lost confidence. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi addresses a public meeting ahead of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections in Ramban on Wednesday. While addressing a public rally …

Mallikarjun Kharge terms Modi government ‘minority’, calls BJP ‘poisonous’
4 months ago

Mallikarjun Kharge terms Modi government ‘minority’, calls BJP ‘poisonous’

The Hindu  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday launched a trenchant attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government stating that the current dispensation is a ‘minority’ government that heavily relies on the support of allies, particularly Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu-led TDP and his Bihar counterpart Nitish Kumar’s JD. They’re the two legs of this government,” he said, …

BJP's Amit Malviya draws ire over remarks on assassination of Congress leaders
5 months, 1 week ago

BJP's Amit Malviya draws ire over remarks on assassination of Congress leaders

Hindustan Times  

A BJP functionary courted controversy on Monday by saying that Congress leaders were assassinated “for the political decisions they took”, triggering a backlash from the grand old party. During a television debate on the assassination attempt on former US president Donald Trump, Amit Malviya, the IT cell head of the Bharatiya Janata Party, claimed that the Congress leaders, and particularly …

Cheap Politics: Cong Slams BJP Over Its 'Rahul Encourages Violence Against PM' Remark
5 months, 1 week ago

Cheap Politics: Cong Slams BJP Over Its 'Rahul Encourages Violence Against PM' Remark

News 18  

The Congress on Monday slammed the BJP for its allegation that Rahul Gandhi encouraged violence against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying ”cheap politics” should not be played on the issue of security of leaders. How can India ever forget how Punjab Police, then under the Congress, deliberately compromised PM’s security, when his convoy was left stranded on a flyover,” BJP’s …

Rahul Gandhi often encourages violence against PM Modi: BJP
5 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi often encourages violence against PM Modi: BJP

The Hindu  

The BJP on July 14 accused Rahul Gandhi of encouraging violence against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as it targeted the Leader of the Opposition following the assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump. These are insincere words, BJP's IT department head Amit Malviya said of Mr. Gandhi's condemnation of the attack on Mr. Trump. How can India ever forget …

Lalu Prasad makes big claim, says Narendra Modi govt in Delhi can fall by August, ’elections can happen anytime’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Lalu Prasad makes big claim, says Narendra Modi govt in Delhi can fall by August, ’elections can happen anytime’

Live Mint  

Rashtriya Janata Dal chief and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav on Friday claimed that the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre could fall by August. The RJD chief's remark came just days after the Congress claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's legitimacy had been diminished to "one-third" and his government was on its "last legs" and could fall …

Congress Attacks Modi Government on Quelling Manipur MP in Lok Sabha
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress Attacks Modi Government on Quelling Manipur MP in Lok Sabha

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday attacked the government for not allowing its second MP from Manipur to speak before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address in the Lok Sabha, saying that the PM, who had all the time to crack jokes had “no time” to listen to the voice of Manipur. Just ahead of the PM’s address in the Lok …

Parliament LIVE: Rajya Sabha Adjourned Sine Die After PM Modi's Speech On Motion of Thanks
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Parliament LIVE: Rajya Sabha Adjourned Sine Die After PM Modi's Speech On Motion of Thanks

News 18  

Parliament LIVE: 'Rise Above Politics': On Manipur, PM Modi's Strong Message To Opposition In Rajya Sabha Giving a strong response to the Opposition on the Manipur issue, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reminded Congress on Wednesday that President’s rule had to be imposed in the northeastern state previously. Parliament LIVE: Rajya Sabha Adjourned Sine Die Following PM Modi's Motion Of Thanks …

INDIA Alliance Rattles Modi Government: Rahul Gandhi, Mahua Moitra Lead Fierce Parliamentary Debates
5 months, 2 weeks ago

INDIA Alliance Rattles Modi Government: Rahul Gandhi, Mahua Moitra Lead Fierce Parliamentary Debates

The Hindu  

Published : Jul 03, 2024 13:57 IST - 5 MINS READ The opening session of parliament, which concluded on July 3, saw a resurgent Opposition for the first time in over a decade. While Prime Minister Modi’s first two terms enjoyed a relatively free run in Parliament due to a weak and subdued Opposition, political observers believe this is no …

Congress a parasite for its allies, eats up their votes: PM Modi; Opposition chants 'stop lying'
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress a parasite for its allies, eats up their votes: PM Modi; Opposition chants 'stop lying'

New Indian Express  

While hailing his government’s actions and schemes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted that the Opposition couldn’t bring in the Constitution in Jammu and Kashmir, adding that Article 370 had taken away people’s rights. Hitting out at the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the party has won its seats on the back of its allies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

Rahul Gandhi's scathing attack on PM Modi, 'Modi's image has been destroyed' | ABP News
6 months ago

Rahul Gandhi's scathing attack on PM Modi, 'Modi's image has been destroyed' | ABP News

ABP News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi made a big attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In an interview given to Financial Times after the election results, Rahul Gandhi said, Modi's image has been destroyed. He said, after the unexpected results of these elections, there has been a change in the Indian political scenario and Prime Minister Narendra Modi government will have to …

'Narendra Modi barely escaped...': Rahul Gandhi attacks PM over Lok Sabha results
6 months, 1 week ago

'Narendra Modi barely escaped...': Rahul Gandhi attacks PM over Lok Sabha results

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is being credited for his party's unexpected performance in the Lok Sabha elections, claimed on Wednesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi barely escaped a defeat in his parliamentary constituency, Varanasi. Kozhikode: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi being welcomed by party leader Ramesh Chennithala. The Congress, belying exit polls that had completely written off the party, won …

How Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress Secured Landslide Victory in West Bengal Lok Sabha Polls 2024
6 months, 1 week ago

How Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress Secured Landslide Victory in West Bengal Lok Sabha Polls 2024

The Hindu  

Published : Jun 11, 2024 16:21 IST - 8 MINS READ On May 28, three days ahead of the seventh and final phase of the Lok Sabha election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said: “This time, in the whole of Hindustan, the best performing State will be West Bengal. For Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her Trinamool Congress, this victory is …

India’s Modi sworn in for third term after election setback
6 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s Modi sworn in for third term after election setback

Raw Story  

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was sworn in on Sunday for a third term after worse-than-expected election results left him reliant on coalition partners to govern. Modi’s Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party ruled outright for the past decade but failed to repeat its previous two landslide wins this time around, defying analysts’ expectations and exit polls. Flanked by top BJP officials …

Relying on coalition partners, Modi is sworn in for a rare third term as India’s prime minister
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Relying on coalition partners, Modi is sworn in for a rare third term as India’s prime minister

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Narendra Modi was sworn in Sunday for a rare third consecutive term as India’s prime minister, relying on his coalition partners after his party failed to win a parliamentary majority in a surprise outcome. Modi’s coalition government now largely depends on two key regional allies — the Telugu Desam Party in southern Andhra Pradesh state and Janata …

India’s Narendra Modi sworn in as country’s prime minister for a third term
6 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s Narendra Modi sworn in as country’s prime minister for a third term

Al Jazeera  

Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party has formed a coalition government with several partners after losing its outright majority in the election. Narendra Modi has been sworn in as India’s prime minister for a third term, after a shock election setback that will test his ability to ensure policy certainty in a coalition government in the world’s most populous nation. “Honoured to …

India’s Rahul Gandhi nominated as opposition leader after election gains
6 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s Rahul Gandhi nominated as opposition leader after election gains

Al Jazeera  

Rahul Gandhi, scion of the Nehru-Gandhi family that governed India for decades in the wake of independence, has been nominated to lead India’s opposition in parliament following an election result that pulled his party back from the political wilderness. A meeting of the leadership of Congress – the leading opposition party in the country – on Saturday voted unanimously to …

What the verdict holds for the BJP, its mascot, Modi
6 months, 2 weeks ago

What the verdict holds for the BJP, its mascot, Modi

Hindustan Times  

At the first meeting of the MPs of the National Democratic Alliance, Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister -elect, touched the Constitution to his forehead before taking his seat. When Modi presided over the consecration of the temple in January, it was widely assumed that this would be the BJP’s Pulwama moment for 2024 — an emotive issue that would define …

India’s Modi elected as leader of coalition and set to form new government
6 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s Modi elected as leader of coalition and set to form new government

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday was formally elected leader of the National Democratic Alliance coalition, which won the most seats in the national election after his political party failed to win a majority on its own. Meanwhile Modi’s political challenger, the INDIA alliance led by the Congress party, put up a stronger-than-expected fight doubling its …

Election Results highlights: Modi to be sworn-in as PM at 7.15 pm on June 9
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Election Results highlights: Modi to be sworn-in as PM at 7.15 pm on June 9

Hindustan Times  

Election Results highlights: The newly elected MPs of the BJP-led NDA met today and elected Narendra Modi as their leader, paving the way for him to take oath as Prime Minister for a third consecutive term. After being elected as leader of NDA alliance, Narendra Modi met veteran BJP leaders Lal Krishna Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi at their respective …

Election Results highlights: Modi to be sworn-in as PM at 7.15 pm on June 9
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Election Results highlights: Modi to be sworn-in as PM at 7.15 pm on June 9

Hindustan Times  

Election Results highlights: The newly elected MPs of the BJP-led NDA met today and elected Narendra Modi as their leader, paving the way for him to take oath as Prime Minister for a third consecutive term. After being elected as leader of NDA alliance, Narendra Modi met veteran BJP leaders Lal Krishna Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi at their respective …

Narendra Modi's jibe at INDIA: Those questioning EVMs silenced after results
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Narendra Modi's jibe at INDIA: Those questioning EVMs silenced after results

India Today  

Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi on Friday took a dig at the Opposition INDIA bloc over their allegations about the credibility of Electronic Voting Machines, saying their leaders had been silenced due to the "power of democracy" following the declaration of the 2024 Lok Sabha election results. Addressing a gathering of NDA MPs who elected him as their leader, the Prime …

India’s opposition, written off as too weak, makes a stunning comeback to slow Modi’s juggernaut
6 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s opposition, written off as too weak, makes a stunning comeback to slow Modi’s juggernaut

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India’s bruised and battered opposition was largely written off in the lead-up to the national election as too weak and fragmented to take on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his powerful Hindu nationalist governing party. The election results released Wednesday also marked a revival for the main opposition Congress party and its allies, who defied predictions of …

Modi declares victory amid setback to party
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Modi declares victory amid setback to party

China Daily  

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is garlanded by senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Tuesday. MANISH SWARUP / ASSOCIATED PRESS Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared a victory for his ruling party's alliance in the general elections as a "historical feat" while ignoring the setback for his Bharatiya Janata Party. Speaking on Tuesday …

India’s Modi is known for charging hard. After a lackluster election, he may have to adapt his style
6 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s Modi is known for charging hard. After a lackluster election, he may have to adapt his style

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Since coming to power a decade ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been known for big, bold and often snap decisions that he’s found easy to execute thanks to the brute majority he enjoyed in India’s lower house of parliament. In his expected next term as prime minister — when he will need a coalition to govern …

India’s Modi prepares for record 3rd term as nations congratulate his government on election victory
6 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s Modi prepares for record 3rd term as nations congratulate his government on election victory

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — The United States, Russia, China, and other nations sent their congratulations Wednesday as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government began preparations for his swearing-in for a record third term following the world’s largest democratic election. Congratulatory messages to Modi from leaders of regional countries including Nepal and Bhutan were the first to arrive, while the White House …

India’s Modi is not known for leading by collaboration. After lackluster election result, he may have to adapt
6 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s Modi is not known for leading by collaboration. After lackluster election result, he may have to adapt

LA Times  

Since coming to power a decade ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been known for aggressive and often snap decisions that he has found easy to execute thanks to the majority he enjoyed in India’s lower house of parliament. In his expected next term as prime minister — when he will need a coalition to govern after election results announced …

India elections: Voters reject Modi’s vision for one-party state in win for competitive democracy
6 months, 2 weeks ago

India elections: Voters reject Modi’s vision for one-party state in win for competitive democracy

CNN  

CNN — The opposition obituaries had been written. The BJP’s inability to secure an outright majority “pricks the bubble of Modi’s authority,” wrote political scientist Pratap Bhanu Mehta Tuesday night. Modi is “not the indomitable vehicle for History … Today, he is just another politician, cut to size by the people.” ‘He will have to tread carefully’ Modi’s victory Tuesday …

India’s popular but polarizing leader Narendra Modi is extending his decade in power. Who is he?
6 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s popular but polarizing leader Narendra Modi is extending his decade in power. Who is he?

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who claimed victory for his alliance in an election seen as a referendum on his decade in power, is a popular but polarizing leader who has presided over a fast-growing economy while advancing Hindu nationalism. Political analysts say Modi’s victory was driven by social welfare programs that provided benefits from food to …

Election Results 2024 highlights: Eyes on Nitish, TDP ahead of NDA meet
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Election Results 2024 highlights: Eyes on Nitish, TDP ahead of NDA meet

Hindustan Times  

Election Results 2024 highlights: Welcome to our live blog coverage of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections! Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party secured 240 seats on its own, falling 32 seats short of the halfway mark in the 543-member lower house. Congress alone captured 99 seats, nearly doubling its 2019 tally, which is set to enhance former party president …

Modi claims victory in India’s election but drop in support forces him to rely on coalition partners
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Modi claims victory in India’s election but drop in support forces him to rely on coalition partners

Associated Press  

Highlights from India’s election results: Catch up on AP’s coverage as results were tallied. NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared victory for his alliance in India’s general election, claiming a mandate to move forward with his agenda, even though his party lost seats to a stronger than expected opposition, which pushed back against his mixed economic record and …

Modi claims victory for his alliance in India’s general election
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Modi claims victory for his alliance in India’s general election

LA Times  

Supporters of the Congress party dance as they celebrate their party’s lead during the counting of votes in India’s national election in Mumbai on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed victory for his alliance on Tuesday in India’s general election, despite a lackluster performance from his own party as it faced a stronger than expected challenge from the opposition, which …

Photos: BJP and opposition supporters celebrate India election results
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Photos: BJP and opposition supporters celebrate India election results

Al Jazeera  

India’s Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed election victory for his party and its allies on Tuesday, but the opposition said they had “punished” the governing party to confound predictions and reduce their parliamentary majority. Commentators and exit polls had projected an overwhelming victory for Modi, whose campaign wooed the Hindu majority to the worry of the country’s 200-million-plus …

India elections: Modi declares victory but party faces shock losses in parliament and will need coalition
6 months, 2 weeks ago

India elections: Modi declares victory but party faces shock losses in parliament and will need coalition

CNN  

New Delhi CNN — India’s transformative yet divisive Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared victory in national elections on Tuesday evening, but his goal of winning an unassailable majority was left in tatters after voters delivered a shock result that reduced the extent of his party’s grip on power. Rahul Gandhi, the leader of India’s National Congress, said early election results …

Modi has declared victory in India's election, but not the landslide he expected
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Modi has declared victory in India's election, but not the landslide he expected

NPR  

Modi has declared victory in India's election, but not the landslide he expected toggle caption Arun Sankar/AFP via Getty Images NEW DELHI — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared an election victory, as his coalition won more than half of parliamentary seats, with votes still being counted. At the time, Modi had inaugurated a Hindu temple built atop a …

Narendra Modi suffers surprise loss of majority in India election
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Narendra Modi suffers surprise loss of majority in India election

The Telegraph  

However, early election results suggest the sweeping changes have come at a cost. “Prime Minister Modi and his party struggling to cross the simple majority of 272 is a sign of fatigue with the Hindu nationalist, communal rhetoric and is also a verdict on the economy,” said Praveen Donthi, a senior analyst for International Crisis Group. “This is likely to …

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