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.

Modi's party leads in India election but could face stronger opposition than 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.

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.