Global Perspectives: The Biggest Election - Ever

We are about to witness one of the biggest demonstrations of democracy ever. It happens every time India holds an election.

The Biggest Election - Ever Share this story: We are about to witness one of the biggest demonstrations of democracy ever. It happens every time India holds an election. This year, 879 million voters are expected to participate. To say that this election is complicated is an understatement. It is held in seven phases from April 11 to May 19, with the results announced on May 23. There are 1.72 million voting machines in use, located within two kilometers of every Indian voter. As you can imagine, it is an immense undertaking. Current projections are that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party will emerge as the largest, but fall short of a majority, requiring him to put together a governing coalition. Although India is still considered a high-growth country, Modi is on the defensive these days, as India's growth rate slows along with the rest of the world. WATCH THE VIDEO

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