Modi’s BJP is set to majorly boost its vote share in opposition-ruled Tamil Nadu as India goes to polls


by CNBC

CNBC— Politics in Tamil Nadu has been dominated by regional players with ethno-nationalist ideologies, rooted in the Tamil language and culture.

dailym.ai—More than 10 per cent of the world's population goes to the polls as ONE BILLION set to vote in six-week Indian election in ballot that will test the limit of Narendra Modi's political prowess. Voters began queuing at polling stations in the first 21 states to hold ballots. Nearly 970 million people - 10 per cent of the world's population - are voting. Most polls predict a win for Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party

WDTN—India begins second phase of national elections with Modi’s BJP as front-runner. NEW DELHI (AP) — Millions of Indians began voting Friday in the second round of multi-phase national elections as Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought to galvanize voters with his assertive brand of Hindu nationalist politics. People lined up outside polling stations as voting opened at 7 a.m. Turnout was expected to pick up as the []

The Guardian—Voting begins in India’s election with Modi widely expected to win third term. First phase in world’s largest democratic exercise begins, with 969 million people eligible to vote over six-week periodVoting has begun in India’s mammoth general election, as Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata party hopes to increase its parliamentary majority amid allegations that the country’s democracy has been undermined since it came to power 10 years ago.India’s elections are the largest democratic exercise in the world, with more than 969 million voters, amounting to more than 10% of the...