New Delhi residents came out in sweltering heat to vote.
India’s capital New Delhi is voting in the country’s general election – which is now inching towards its end. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a rare third term.
But opposition parties have accused him of taking an anti-muslim stance, and polarising the country. Voters in Delhi are voting to choose members of parliament from either side. Delhi residents came out in sweltering heat to vote. The temperature in most of the capital breached the 45 degrees Celsius mark.People say they’re braving tough conditions to exercise their democratic right.
The fight in Delhi, as in much of the country – is between Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party and the INDIA alliance.Critics say Modi has made several polarizing speeches on the campaign trail. He’s allegedly stoked anti-muslim sentiments in an effort to consolidate his largely Hindu voter base.
The opposition parties claim that it’s a sign that Mr Modi is not interested in being a fair Prime Minister. And will change the country’s constitution to suppress minorities communities and democratic rights.Prime Minister Modi says he’s a secular leader – and it’s the opposition parties that have exploited the country’s minorities for votes.Many voters believe the real issues such as employment, wealth disparity and farmers’ poor income have been sidelined.
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