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Modi’s mess: a shock election result spells uncertainty for India

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India's Electoral Shift: Modi's New Challenge

This chapter examines the surprising outcomes of India's recent elections, where Modi's alliance lost its parliamentary majority despite securing a government. It captures the political turmoil, contrasting reactions between the ruling BJP and the opposition, and highlights the economic challenges influencing voter sentiments. With Modi now needing to collaborate with allies, the chapter explores the tension between his historically centralized power and the demands of coalition governance.

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