India election: What went wrong for Modi?
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Analyzing India's Recent Election Results
The chapter explores the unexpected outcome of India's recent election, where despite securing a third term, Mr. Modi faced decreased support due to various issues like unemployment, price rise, and erosion of democratic values. It discusses missteps in the election campaign, unrealistic targets set by the politician, and concerns about potential changes to India's constitution due to the BJP's Hindu nationalist agenda. The chapter also delves into the implications of the election results on coalition building, highlighting challenges faced by Modi in governing without an outright majority and managing coalition partners with differing ideologies.
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