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India's mammoth election began, featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a third term amid promises of economic growth and Hindu nationalism. His Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) faces a diverse opposition coalition, with concerns over unemployment and minority rights. Despite challenges, Modi's leadership-centric campaign and a fragmented opposition give BJP an edge, though issues like anti-incumbency remain significant.      Stay Tuned at Oneindia English for Latest News and Updates!!        #Phase1Voting #LokSabhaElections2024 #Elections2024 ##loksabha2024electionkabhai #loksabha2024electionnews #loksabhaelection2024 #loksabhaelectionsexplained #loksabhaelection2024dateindiahindi #Oneindia #Oneindianews                 ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.102~GR.125~

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00:00 India has kicked off the world's largest election with Prime Minister Narendra Modi vying for

00:06 an unprecedented third term, leveraging economic growth, welfare schemes, his charismatic appeal

00:13 and Hindu nationalism.

00:16 Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party faces a coalition of opposition parties offering

00:20 affirmative action, increased welfare and protection of democratic institutions from

00:24 what they perceive as Modi's authoritarian governance.

00:28 Today morning, the voting commenced in 102 seats across India, including states like

00:33 Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and so on.

00:37 Spread over seven phases in scorching summer heat, nearly 1 billion voters will be participating

00:42 in the elections with vote counting on 4th of June.

00:45 The first phase involves 166 million voters in 102 constituencies across 21 states and

00:51 territories.

00:52 Despite concerns over unemployment and rural distress, survey predicts a BJP majority.

00:57 Modi's election manifesto promises to propel India to the top three economy, eradicate

01:02 poverty and enact pro-people reforms.

01:05 Emphasising Modi's leadership, the BJP campaign has also been titled as 'Modi ki guarantee',

01:09 adopting a presidential-style approach in a parliamentary system seeking a historic

01:13 third consecutive term for Modi akin to post-independence leader Jawaharlal Nehru.

01:19 Modi positions his previous terms as mere appetisers promising a grander vision for

01:23 India's future.

01:25 Indian rhetoric also highlighted achievements like Article 370 abrogation, lunar exploration

01:29 and anti-corruption efforts too.

01:31 Meanwhile, the opposition led by the Rahul Gandhi-led Congress Party frames the election

01:36 as an ideological struggle to preserve democracy against BJP's alleged authoritarianism.

01:41 However, opposition unity is marred by internal divisions, allegations of government repression

01:47 including arrest and tax demand of opposition figures.

01:51 And this all is casting a shadow over the electoral process.

01:54 Despite this, the real challenge, including anti-incumbency sentiment, the BJP benefits

01:58 from a weak and fragmented opposition.

02:00 But will they win?

02:01 Well, for that, we all have to wait till 4th of June when the results will be declared.

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