India Hold Seven-Phase General Election: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, vying for a third consecutive term, has set ambitious goals for his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The (NDA) it leads, aiming for 370 and over 400 seats, respectively, in the 543-member lower house of parliament. In the 2019 elections, the BJP secured a historic victory with 303 seats. A significant milestone for the Hindu nationalist party founded in 1980. India Hold Seven-Phase General Election Modi faces stiff competition from the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA). A coalition of approximately two dozen opposition parties spearheaded by the Indian National Congress.
Despite INDIA’s formation last year alliance has encountered challenges in maintaining unity and equitable seat allocation. A successful outcome for Modi would cement his status as only the second prime minister, following Jawaharlal Nehru, to secure a third consecutive term in office. His enduring popularity and political influence. Modi and the BJP have been actively campaigning for months ahead of the election dates.
The parliamentary election, scheduled to take place in seven phases, will begin on April 19 and conclude on June 1. Notably, elections in four states – Arunachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Sikkim – will coincide with the parliamentary polls, with results expected on June 4. Moreover, the six-week voting period will see the conduct of by-polls for 26 assembly constituencies across the country. The Election Commission anticipates the operation of over a million polling stations staffed by approximately 15 million poll workers. Reflecting the massive logistical undertaking involved in facilitating the democratic process across India.Read More…
