In A Closer Look, The National provides an in-depth take on one of the main stories of the week
All eyes were on India this week as votes being counted in the general election showed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party failing to win outright.
Aiming to secure a third term in power, a shift in sentiment from voters means he would require support from smaller regional parties to form a government.
But how would this affect the internal dynamics of the country, and the external perception of Mr Modi's grip on power?
Here, host Sarah Forster is joined by colleagues CB Kadalayil and Indranil Ghosh to discuss the wider implications of an election that could be interpreted as both a win and a loss for its leading politician.
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BJP supporters in Abu Dhabi celebrate while watching the election counting in India as Narendra Modi leads by a small margin. Victor Besa / The National -
An elderly Indian BJP supporter in Abu Dhabi smiles while watching the election results. Victor Besa / The National -
BJP supporters in Abu Dhabi watch the Indian general election. Victor Besa / The National -
Mr Modi's alliance was heading towards a majority in vote counting trends. Victor Besa / The National -
The numbers so far show the margin of victory may not be as large as exit polls suggested. Victor Besa / The National -
The BJP is leading in 244 of the 543 seats in the directly elected lower house of parliament, according to evening vote count trends. Victor Besa / The National -
Kerala supporters of the Congress in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
The opposition INDIA alliance led by Rahul Gandhi's centrist Congress party was leading in over 220 seats, higher than expected. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Congress alone was leading in nearly 100 seats, almost double the 52 it won in 2019 - a surprise jump that is expected to boost Mr Gandhi's standing. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Supporters of the opposition party at the KMCC Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Kerala supporters of the Congress in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
