The world’s largest display of democracy has just taken place, with close to a billion people eligible to vote in an election across 44 days. Narendra Modi has been sworn in for a rare third term as India’s Prime Minister, after emerging victorious in a tough election with a slim majority.

His party, the BJP, had hoped for a landslide victory, but needed to rely on a coalition to gain power.

Guest: Associate Professor Priya Chako ( International Politics, University of Adelaide)

Recorded on 19th June, 2024.

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