Modi set for landslide election win in India, exit polls show
The win also signals additional trouble for the country’s opposition, especially the Indian National Congress, the largest party in the opposition alliance. Failure to dent the BJP’s mandate for a third straight national election may fuel concerns the Congress party needs an ideological revamp or a change in leadership.
A bigger win for the ruling party positions it to potentially push through decisive new policy measures and further elevate Modi’s global stature. It would allow the BJP to make good on major campaign promises like increased infrastructure spending, investing in domestic manufacturing, and the continuation of popular welfare programs. It would also provide it with the political capital to push through contentious reforms on land and labor.
