Modi’s BJP Falls Short of Expected Victory in Indian Elections
Indian PM Narendra Modi’s coalition neared a
slim majority as vote counting progressed, a surprising setback from the anticipated landslide win. Trends suggested Modi’s BJP lacked a majority in the 543-member parliament, possibly introducing policy uncertainties relying on allies. The BJP secured a majority on its own in 2014, ending India’s era of unstable coalition governments, and repeated this feat in 2019.