Modi Wins Third Term with Reduced Majority in 2024 Election
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won a third consecutive term in the 2024 general election but failed to secure an outright majority, falling short of the required 272 seats in the 543-seat parliament. This marks a significant setback for Modi, who has always secured majorities in past elections. The Congress Party-led INDIA opposition alliance made a surprising comeback, defying earlier predictions. The BJP's drop in seats is attributed to issues like joblessness, rising prices, and divisive campaigns. Modi's third term will likely depend on coalition partners, signaling a return to coalition politics in India.