India needs to elect a strong majority, say election analysts. But just as important to this young democracy is developing a culture of strong opposition.
With almost 800 million internet users and general elections starting Friday, India is at high risk for cyber and influence campaigns by foreign actors.
India’s favorite candidate to be next prime minister, Narendra Modi, advised China to abandon its “mindset of expansion” and declared the disputed territory of Arunachal Pradesh an integral part of India.
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday, stunned people by declaring not to play the third innings for the top political post after his tenure ends in May this year.