India Prepares for Largest General Elections in April; Modi Eyes Third Term

Nearly a billion voters will participate in a seven-phase voting process, highlighting the scale of democracy and the anticipated victory of the BJP.

India is set to hold the world's largest general elections from April 19 to June 1, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a third term.
The elections will be conducted in seven phases over 44 days to accommodate nearly 970 million eligible voters.
Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is projected to win comfortably, buoyed by strong economic growth and popular Hindu nationalist policies.
Opposition parties face challenges in forming a cohesive message and have been weakened by defections to the BJP.
Security measures and logistical efforts are extensive, ensuring access to voting booths within 2km of every voter and deploying federal security forces to prevent violence.