Modi Declares Victory in India Election
BJP Party Faces Shock Setbacks
WEB: June 4, 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared victory in the Indian election, but his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has faced some shock setbacks.
The BJP won the most seats in the Lok Sabha, India's lower house of parliament, but it fell short of a majority. This means that Modi will need to form a coalition government with other parties in order to stay in power.
The BJP's setbacks were particularly pronounced in the key states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. In Uttar Pradesh, the BJP lost 30 seats, while in Bihar it lost 20 seats.
These losses have been attributed to a number of factors, including the BJP's failure to fulfill its promises on economic growth and job creation, as well as its divisive rhetoric on religion and caste.
The election results are a major setback for the BJP and force Modi to rely on other parties. The results also show that the Indian electorate is becoming increasingly fragmented and that the BJP's dominance of Indian politics is no longer guaranteed.
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