Ahead of India's election, the outcome was widely expected to favor Narendra Modi's party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). However, early results on June 4 are indicating a much closer race than anticipated. Modi's coalition is leading in the early count, but the opposition is proving to be stiffer than expected. The BJP's lead has narrowed, suggesting that Modi may fall short of a landslide victory. The election results are being followed live.
Early counting in India's election suggests Narendra Modi’s party may get fewer votes than expected
Modi may fall short of landslide Indian election win, early results indicate https://t.co/o6FZrSbO3H
India election: Modi's coalition leads in early count but opposition is stiffer than expected https://t.co/8iE4nOGOs2
India election live: Modi-led alliance's lead narrows in tighter-than-expected race https://t.co/P0LT3SiIOS
India's election is turning out far closer than expected, with Modi unlikely to win by a landslide https://t.co/PVNQgPZNZq
Ahead of India’s election, the outcome was in little doubt: Narendra Modi’s party was strongly favoured to return to power. But early results are suggesting a much less resounding triumph for the BJP https://t.co/yXXyXRNuw9 👇