India counts votes after election; Modi seeks third term
Summary: India is counting votes after a six-week election, with early results closer than predicted. Over 640 million Indians voted in the mammoth exercise. Prime Minister Modi seeks a third term, facing criticism for Hindu-first policies. The election commission's impartiality is questioned. The BJP is likely to win, with Modi's party holding a strong majority. Results will be announced on June 4 after the highest-ever voter turnout.
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