India's Massive Election Kicks Off with Nearly 1 Billion Eligible Voters
Millions to Cast Ballots in Seven-Phase Elections from April to June
Modi Seeks Third Consecutive Term in Historic Vote
India's immense general elections, the largest in the world, commence next week on April 19. Over seven phases spanning from April to June, 543 members of the Lok Sabha, India's lower house of parliament, will be elected. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking an unprecedented third consecutive term in office.
Nearly one billion Indian citizens are eligible to participate in these historic elections, with ballots opening on Friday for the first phase. The final phase concludes on June 1, followed by the counting of votes on June 4.
The भारतीय जनता पार्टी (Bharatiya Janata Party, BJP), led by Modi, will face a challenge from the Indian National Congress (INC), led by Rahul Gandhi. Other regional parties and independent candidates will also compete for votes.
The outcome of the elections will not only shape India's political landscape but also have significant implications for the country's economy and international relations. The world will be watching as India's largest-ever democratic exercise unfolds.
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