Narendra Modi’s ambitious economic growth objectives face uncertainty following his party’s failure to secure a majority in the elections.
The problem is Without enough parliamentary seats, Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party must now collaborate with allies to enact significant economic reforms, as it falls short of the 272-seat mark required to govern independently.
Tuesday’s election results were unexpected, diverging from earlier exit poll forecasts of a strengthened BJP-led coalition.
Meanwhile, preliminary results suggest that the opposition coalition, the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance, is likely to secure over 220 seats.
In the current election, the Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is up against the Indian Alliance, led by the Congress Party. Modi aims to continue his tenure and has emphasized his vision of elevating India’s economy and achieving developed nation status by 2047.
However, he faces criticism, particularly from Muslim groups, for his divisive rhetoric. Modi is relying on support from the Hindu community. Vote counting is expected to take place on Tuesday, following the completion of the final round of voting today, with results anticipated on the same day.