First of seven phases of the Indian national election is set to kick off on April 19
Apr 18, 2024 #IndiaElections2024 #AAMAADMI #ArvindKejriwal
A reminder, the Indian government has failed to give visas to Al Jazeera’s corresp
Apr 18, 2024 #IndiaElections2024 #AAMAADMI #ArvindKejriwal
A reminder, the Indian government has failed to give visas to Al Jazeera’s correspondents to cover this story - therefore we are covering the election from outside the country.
Friday sees the start of the general election in India.
Voting in the world's largest democracy will last nearly six weeks.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a third term.
But the ruling BJP is criticised for promoting a Hindu nationalist agenda, cracking down on the opposition and silencing the media.
Al Jazeera’s Minelle Fernandez reports.
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