An analysis of the recent democratic elections in India, discussing the turnout and implications for the ruling party. The chapter also delves into authoritarian tactics employed by the government and introduces a personal story of an American man experiencing consequences in India.
India's prime minister suffered a humiliating win this week. Vox's Zack Beauchamp explains a shocking election.
This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by David Herman and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Noel King.
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