Prime Minister Modi is seeking a third term in office. Arrayed against him and his ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, is a united opposition, hoping to chip away at his hold on power. Longtime political mainstays like the Indian National Congress Party, know that this election will be make or break, if they lose by a wide margin, their parties could fade from relevance.
From nationalism to the economy, development to foreign policy, PM Modi is touting his accomplishments in the lead up to the polls. The BJP wants to rack up a record number of seats in the next parliament. Who wins, and by what margin, could shape India’s destiny for the next decade.