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India’s massive election on April-May 2024 will determine whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi secures a historic third term. The BJP presents Modi as a global statesman, bolstering India’s rising international stature. Yet, internal challenges—unemployment, social divisions, and regional dissent—remain.
Domestic and International Factors
With 600 million young voters, the election is heavily influenced by economic needs, especially jobs. Critics argue that Modi’s nationalist policies have compromised democratic norms, while supporters emphasize his role in elevating India’s global profile and Hindu identity.