Modi Seeks Third Term in India's Staggered General Election

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the frontrunner in India's monumental election, facing challenges from a united opposition alliance.

Nearly a billion Indians are eligible to vote in the world's largest election, which begins on April 19 and spans over six weeks.
Modi's campaign focuses on economic growth and national development, while the opposition highlights issues of unemployment and secularism.
Recent surveys indicate Modi is likely to secure a third term, a rare achievement only matched by Nehru.
The opposition, led by the Congress Party, aims to address India's democratic backsliding under Modi's rule.
Voting is staggered to ensure security, with final results expected on June 4.