What Kind of a Superpower Is India Becoming?
Plain English with Derek Thompson
The Indian Election and Leadership of Narendra Modi
India is currently conducting the largest democratic election worldwide, with over 960 million eligible voters out of a population of 1.4 billion. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his party, BJP, are predicted to win a third consecutive term based on his immense popularity; 78% of Indians approve of his leadership, the highest rating globally. Despite his popularity, Modi is also viewed as a leader with authoritarian tendencies.
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