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NEW DELHI — From April 19 to June 1, 2024, nearly 970 million Indians — or over 10 percent of the global population — are eligible to vote in general elections. The mammoth exercise is the biggest anywhere in the world and will take 44 days before results are announced on June 4.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a third successive term. He will face off against a broad but flailing alliance of opposition parties that are struggling to challenge his appeal.
Every vote counts The Election Commission of India, which oversees the vote, has to make sure there is a voting booth available within two kilometers of every voter.“Election officials have to travel to great lengths to ensure that even a single voter can exercise their franchise,” said Chakshu Roy of PRS Legislative Research, an independent think tank.
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