Modi’s Hindu Right Targets Gains in India’s Elections: What to Know
India's state legislative election results will be counted on May 4, determining the governance of four states and one territory, and potentially reshaping the balance of power in Parliament's upper chamber ahead of national elections in 2029. The Bharatiya Janata Party, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is seeking to regain momentum after losing its majority in the national Parliament in June 2024.
India's state legislative elections have concluded, with vote counting set to begin on May 4. The results will determine the governance of Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and the territory of Puducherry. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is focusing on winning these state elections after losing its majority in the national Parliament in June 2024. The BJP has been accused of using a voter roll audit to its benefit by disenfranchising sections of the electorate. The outcomes will be crucial in shaping the balance of power in Parliament's upper chamber and ahead of national elections in 2029. The elections have seen various regional dynamics at play, with different parties and leaders contesting in each state.
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