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India’s long and winding vote
Published on May 7, 2024In what is a big year for democratic elections, none come bigger than India's incredible exercise in ensuring every voter has a say.
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Deputy Editor, 360info Asia-Pacific
In what is a big year for democratic elections, none come bigger than India’s incredible exercise in ensuring every voter has a say.
India’s 2024 general election is the biggest the world has ever seen.
With around 968 million voters, it is an extraordinary exercise in planning and logistics.
Voting opened on April 19 and will close on June 1. A result is expected by June 4.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hoping to win a third successive term, but faces an array of opposition parties which claim the country cannot afford to descend into what they say is more authoritarianism.
360info’s team of South Asia editors are following the campaign closely and engaging with the experts on all facets of the poll and will be updating our coverage regularly.
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