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India's election enters second phase

Adil Bhat in India | Sharique Ahmad
April 26, 2024

Incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a rare third term and a supermajority that could allow his Hindu nationalist BJP to change the constitution. DW's Adil Bhat reports from two neighboring constituencies in northern India.

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