Srujan Palkar on Indian voters' verdict
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05-Jun-2024
In the world's largest democratic election, Indian voters have delivered a nuanced verdict, endorsing Prime Minister Modi for a historic third term while asking for a governance approach rooted in consensus building. This election highlights the intricate decision-making of over 642 million Indians (66.25% of eligible voting population).
Srujan Palkar from the Atlantic Council's South Asia Center analyzes the breadth and diversity of the US-India relationship, highlighting cooperative strategies for economic growth, reinforcing regional stability, and realizing bilateral global aspirations.
For more analysis on India from the South Asia Center, explore their research and data and follow them on X: @ACSouthAsia
ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 6/5/24
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