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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured a third straight term in office, though with a slimmer majority than expected, following the country’s recent general election.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The BJP-led NDA won 293 seats in the 543-member lower house of parliament, just surpassing the 272 seats needed to form a government. This was a narrower victory compared to 2019 when the alliance won over 350 seats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The opposition ‘INDIA’ bloc, led by the centrist Congress party, put up a stronger-than-forecast performance, securing 230 seats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite the reduced majority, analysts expect policy continuity under Modi’s leadership, with a focus on infrastructure investment, business-friendly reforms, and gradual fiscal consolidation. However, the prime minister may face more challenges in pushing his agenda, having to rely more on support from regional allies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The INDIA alliance has vowed to continue fighting against the “fascist rule of the BJP” and the Modi government. The swearing-in ceremony for the new administration is expected to take place over the upcoming weekend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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