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Fifth round of voting begins in India

today20 May, 2024

Background
 

Polling has opened for the fifth phase of general elections in India….with the world’s largest democratic exercise now entering its final stages. While it’s the smallest of all 7 phases, some of the seats polling today are significant. Votes are being cast in 49 constituencies across 8 states and federally-governed territories. On the ballot today is main opposition Congress party’s leader Rahul Gandhi. He is contesting from the family bastion of Rae Bareli (PRONO: RYE BUH-RAY-LEE). Ishan Garg reports for us.

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen