Modi Poised for Historic Third Term as India Counts Votes
Early results show BJP-led alliance leading, with potential for a two-thirds majority in parliament.
- Vote counting underway for India's largest election, with 642 million ballots cast.
- Exit polls predict a decisive win for Modi's BJP, possibly securing a two-thirds majority.
- Concerns rise over potential constitutional changes impacting India's secular status.
- Lower voter turnout attributed to extreme heatwave conditions during the election period.
- Opposition INDIA alliance faces challenges, including internal divisions and legal battles.