India's electoral autocracy: Modi and the crisis of democracy.

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May 25, 2024 12:20 Updated: May 25, 2024 14:14

Months before the start of India's general elections on April 19 (voting continues until June 1), the opposition Indian National Congress made a surprising statement at a press conference in New Delhi.


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India's electoral autocracy: Modi and the crisis of democracy.

His supporters were waiting for their prime minister at a roadshow: India's election campaign was characterized by Modi's personality cult. (Photo: dpa)

Photo: Rajesh Kumar

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