Modi seeks 3rd term: Will Indians vote 'according to needs or according to blind faith in one man'?

Millions of Indians began voting on Friday in a six-week election that's a referendum on Narendra Modi, the hardline populist prime minister who has championed an assertive brand of Hindu nationalist politics and is seeking a rare third term as the country's leader. As Indians head to the polls in the world's largest election, FRANCE 24's Gavin Lee and Leela Jacinto are joined by Amandeep Sandhu, Punjabi author, journalist and columnist.


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