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Yes, Modi won. Here's why everyone's talking about it.
Narendra Modi has been India’s prime minister for 10 years. Modi, who leads the Bharatiya Janata Party, is claiming victory for a historic third term. But even though Modi will hold on to his position, his party didn't do as well as he'd predicted. And with uncertainty hanging over his hold on power, questions are growing about what India's policies might soon look like.
A NARROW WIN
India wrapped up counting the votes in its general election, and Modi's party lost its majority in Parliament. That's a big blow to Modi, whose party was long expected to win a majority.
A GLOBAL POWER
The election results, though, are unlikely to deter Modi, as he continues to pursue one of his core goals: transforming India into one of the world's most powerful nations.
THE WORLD REACTS
Though Modi is still popular across India, some see him as an authoritarian leader, and his opponents on Tuesday called signs of his fading power a victory for democracy.
INDIA’S HURDLES
The votes show that the average Indian citizen isn't feeling the economic benefits that Modi's policies have brought to the wider nation. Youth unemployment, income inequality, regional disparities, and Russian oil remain big problems.
