This Friday, India started a parliamentary electoral process that will extend through six weekswith the prime minister of nationalist tendency, Narendra Modibeing considered the favorite to secure a third term against an opposition that has lost strength.
Nearly 970 million citizens are entitled to vote on what constitutes the biggest elections in the worlda notable logistical challenge in the country that recently surpassed China as the most populous nation of the planet.
The elections to elect the 543 members of the Lower House are held in seven phases that will conclude the June 1. The counting of votes will take place on 4 of that same monthand the results are expected to be announced the same day.
In one of the electoral areas participating in today’s elections, a large number of voters waited in front of the voting centers in the Hindu holy city of Haridwarlocated on the margins of the Ganges River.
«I am satisfied with the direction the country is taking.“he told AFP Ganga Singh, 27, pedicab driver Coinciding with the start of the elections, Modi declared that “every vote is important«.
After a decade in office, the prime minister of 73 years has gained wide popularity, during which India has strengthened its diplomatic influence and has established itself as a economic power.
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During his mandate, he has also sought to align the government policy with the predominant religion of the country, the Hinduism. During his tenure, he has also sought to align government policy with the country’s predominant religion, Hinduism.
Although India is officially a secular state, the approximately 220 million Muslims and other minorities in the country perceive a threat to their rights and security.
An example of this policy was Modi’s presence this year at the inauguration of a vast temple dedicated to the Hindu god Ramerected on the site of a historic mosque demolished by Hindu extremists.
«The nation is witnessing the beginning of a new era in its history“Modi expressed before the thousands of participants in that ceremony broadcast live throughout the country.
«Modi promised us to safeguard our nation and our religion“said Uday Bharti, a 59-year-old voter.
The initial phase of these elections concluded on Friday at 6:00 p.m. local India time (12:30 GMT), and the next six rounds are scheduled between April 26 and June 1. Official results have not yet been announced at the close of this stage.
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2024-04-25 02:00:10
