Modi-led alliance leads early in India's massive election
The Straits Times — June 4, 2024, 08:00 AM UTC
Summary: In India's general election, over 642 million people voted in seven rounds. BJP leads with 244 seats and 39% of the popular vote. Modi leads in Varanasi by over 60,000 votes. BJP faces tough competition in Uttar Pradesh. The election will determine the government and prime minister for 1.4 billion people. The winning alliance needs at least 272 seats out of 543. Narendra Modi is the NDA's prime ministerial candidate.
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