Narendra Modi insists he would be able to continue his agenda despite the shock election result. AFPIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi faced the prospects of a far tougher-than-expected third term after his party failed to secure an outright majority for the first time since sweeping to power a decade ago. BJP secured 240 seats in parliament, far less than the 303 from five years ago, and 32 seats short of a majority. In a remarkable turnaround, the main opposition Congress party won 99 seats, almost double its 2019 tally of 52. "The country has said to Narendra Modi 'We don't want you'," opposition leader Rahul Gandhi told reporters.

Source: The Standard June 06, 2024 10:11 UTC