Prime Minister Modi is seeking a third term in office. Arrayed against him and his ruling BJP, is a united opposition, hoping to chip away at his hold on power. Longtime political mainstays like the Indian National Congress Party, know that this election will be make or break - if they lose by a wide margin, their parties could fade from relevance.

From nationalism to the economy, development to foreign policy, Prime Minister Modi is touting his accomplishments in the lead up to the polls. The BJP wants to rack up a record number of seats in the next parliament. Who wins, and by what margin, could shape India's destiny for the next decade.

00:00 Introduction
01:21 State polls a sign of general election results?
03:36 Reasons for BJP's popularity
08:40 A rise in income inequality under Modi?
11:43 How a controversial temple gave Modi a boost
16:28 Rising religious polarisation?
21:25 Will voters based on identity politics?
24:00 Infrastructure improvements during Modi's tenure
27:23 Signs of economic weakness?
31:28 Could handouts help opposition parties win votes?
35:02 BJP's goal: win more seats in upcoming general election
40:03 How the opposition has united against BJP
43:45 What a third Modi term will mean

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