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India elections 2024

Indians are voting in the world's largest election, which runs from April 19 to June 1. Incumbent Narendra Modi is seeking his third consecutive term.

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Long lines form in front of a polling station in the Srinagar constituency in Kashmir

Will Kashmir residents vote in India's general election?

Will Kashmir residents vote in India's general election?

The vote is the first since the Modi government removed the Muslim-majority region's semi-autonomous status in 2019.
PoliticsMay 13, 202404:07 min
Residents carry belongings on rickshaws through a street flooded with the rising water level of river Yamuna in New Delhi, India, July 12, 2023

India elections: Why is no one talking about climate change?

India elections: Why is no one talking about climate change?

Climate change is not a big election issue in India, despite most people being at risk of climate-induced disasters.
PoliticsMay 9, 2024
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India elections: Young people left behind

India elections: Young people left behind

According to a survey published in January, unemployment is the most pressing concern for young Indian voters.
PoliticsMay 7, 202403:08 min
Women shelter under an umbrella due to the heat as they leave a polling station after casting their vote

India's heatwave could affect the election

India's heatwave could affect the election

With parts of India reporting the hottest April on record, there is growing concern some voters may choose to stay home.
PoliticsMay 2, 202402:19 min
Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi addressing during the inauguration and foundation stone laying of various highway projects, in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

India: Will divisive rhetoric help or hurt Narendra Modi?

India: Will divisive rhetoric help or hurt Narendra Modi?

Narendra Modi has been criticized for his rousing speeches that critics view as a divisive attempt to get more votes.
PoliticsMay 1, 2024
Bengaluru residents receive a water delivery

India: Tech hub Bengaluru's water crisis turns political

India: Tech hub Bengaluru's water crisis turns political

Bengaluru is running out of drinking water, and the shortages have become a hot-button election issue.
PoliticsApril 30, 2024
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A compilation of screenshots of India's President Narendra Modi, a fake photo proporting to be French President Emanuel Macron and US President Joe Biden speaking on the phone.

Fact check: How AI may influence elections in 2024

AI deepfakes could upend elections in a year when more than 40% of the world is voting, including India and the US.
PoliticsApril 26, 202416:32 min
Shaine Soni, a transgender activist in New Delhi, India

India election: Are transgender 'icons' a sign of inclusion?

Ahead of India's general election, officials have been choosing trans people as election "icons."
PoliticsApril 7, 202403:23 min