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The 2024 Indian General Election: A Test of Democracy, Development, and Divisiveness
Six months ago, India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) entered the 2024 general election with unmatched confidence. Having secured landslide victories in 2014 and 2019 under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the BJP projected an ambition to surpass its own historic records and cement a third consecutive term. The prevailing narrative was one of inevitability, with Modi appearing unstoppable and the BJP poised to expand its parliamentary majority significantly. However, the election results, announced in June, defied widespread expectations and marked a pivotal moment for India’s democratic landscape.