The world's largest democracy is holding its general election - find out who's involved and what's at stake.
The Indian National Congress or Congress Party is India’s oldest political party. It forms part of the United Progressive Alliance - a coalition of centre-left parties.
Because of the enormous number of election officials and security personnel involved, voting will take place in seven stages between 11 April and 19 May.Votes will be counted on 23 May and results are expected on the same day.This election is being seen as a referendum on Mr Modi, a polarising figure adored by many but also accused of stoking divisions between
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