Indian Elections 2024: Everything you need to know
On Friday 19 April 2024, the next Indian election process commences and will take place against the backdrop of global uncertainty. Issues such as climate change, public health, economic stability and social justice will all play a role in influencing policy and voter sentiment.
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It is highly likely that Modi will resume his role in June, however, if he does not, India will be subjected to a significant period of uncertainty and coalition politics.
Under Modi, the BJP has managed to remain in power since 2014. The BJP is known for its focus on economic reform, national security and the establishment of Hinduism as the dominant culture in India. The opposition is the INDIA alliance, controlled by the Indian National Congress (INC), which houses 26 political entities like the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Samajwadi Party (SP), Trinamool Congress (TMC), and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), set to challenge the NDA’s dominance.