India's Massive General Election Begins
First Phase of Voting Begins April 19th
India is gearing up for its massive general election, which will be held in seven phases from April 19th to June 1st. The election will see voters cast their ballots for 543 members of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's parliament. The results of the election will be declared on June 4th.
Unprecedented Scale
The Indian general election is the world's largest democratic exercise, with over 969 million eligible voters. The election will be held across the country's 28 states and 8 union territories, with over one million polling stations being set up. Over 11 million election officials will be deployed to oversee the smooth conduct of the election.
Key Contenders
The main contenders in the election are the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the main opposition Indian National Congress (INC) led by Rahul Gandhi. The BJP is seeking to win a third consecutive term in office, while the INC is hoping to regain power after a decade.
Major Issues
The key issues in the election are expected to be the economy, national security, and corruption. The BJP is likely to campaign on its record of economic growth and its strong stance on national security, while the INC is likely to focus on issues such as unemployment, poverty, and farmers' welfare.
International Interest
The Indian general election is being closely watched by the international community. The outcome of the election will have a significant impact on India's domestic and foreign policies. The election is also seen as a test of democracy in the world's largest democracy.
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