The recent elections in India, despite not resulting in the removal of Modi from power, have sent a strong message to the BJP that their actions are being noticed and that democracy is alive in India. This event is significant not just for India but for the global community, highlighting the resilience of democracy despite attempts to undermine it.
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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