Modi's party leads in India election but could face stronger opposition than expected
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's coalition led in a majority of seats Tuesday in India's general election, according to early figures, but faced a stronger challenge from the opposition than expected after it pushed back against the leader's mixed economic record and polarizing politics.
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![Supporters of Bharatiya Janata Party watch the proceedings of counting of votes on a television screen at their party office in Gandhinagar, India, Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist party showed a comfortable lead Tuesday, according to early figures reported by India's Election Commission, but was facing a stronger challenge from the opposition than had been expected. Two women wearing Indian saris, along with a child, are shown standing in front of a billboard featuring the portrait of an older, bearded man.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7223772.1717496834!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/india-election.jpg)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's coalition led in a majority of seats Tuesday in India's general election, according to early figures, but faced a stronger challenge from the opposition than expected after it pushed back against the leader's mixed economic record and polarizing politics.