Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has secured a third six-year term, though opposition parties have made significant gains, resulting in his party losing more seats than anticipated. Allison McManus, managing director for the National Security and International Policy department at the Center for American Progress, provided her perspective on the election outcome.
“These election results show the resilience of Indian democracy against significant odds. The Modi government tried to preserve power through election interference, which included unfairly targeting the media, repressing the opposition, and vilifying India’s large Muslim minority,” McManus stated.
She added that while a strong opposition may constrain Modi in his third term, it is unlikely to fundamentally change his Hindu nationalist vision for India. “India is an important partner in trade, climate, and security,” she continued. “The United States should remain vigilant about the risks that this vision poses to shared values and interests.”
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