MNI POLITICAL RISK ANALYSIS - India Election Briefing
PM Narendra Modi seeks a third consecutive term in the world's largest democratic exercise; briefing includes analysis of geopolitics, markets, and commodities impact of the election, taking place over a multi-week period
The largest democratic exercise on Earth is currently taking place, with almost one billion voters eligible to cast their ballot to elect the next Indian government. Incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi is looking to secure a third consecutive term in office. Over seven phases, the first of which took place on 19 April and the last occurring on 1 June, Indian voters will elect the 543 members of the Lok Sabha. India’s increasing global role in the worlds of politics, financial markets, and commodities demand means the outcome of the election, and indeed the policy trajectory of the next government, will garner interest worldwide. In an era of escalating geopolitical and economic competition, the outlook for the Indian government will have a significant impact well beyond the borders of the world’s most-populous nation.
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