Voting has concluded in India's Lok Sabha elections, and the exit polls are in, predicting a resounding win for the BJP. According to these polls, the BJP and its coalition partners (NDA alliance) are expected to secure between 361 and 401 seats. The grand spectacle of elections in the world's largest democracy has caught the attention of global media, with prominent coverage of the exit polls.
Media outlets from Russia to UAE, including Britain, China, and Pakistan, have prominently featured the exit poll results.
What does the British media say?
The Guardian stated on Monday, June 3rd, that India's election voting has concluded, and exit polls project that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will secure a historic third term. The newspaper noted the sheer scale of India's longest and largest election, initiated in April, involving nearly a billion voters. The coverage described the lengthy election process that coincided with intense heat waves leading to multiple fatalities among citizens and officials.
The Guardian remarked, 'Saturday night's exit polls suggest Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are on track for a substantial victory, possibly securing a two-thirds majority in parliament. Modi's win would be historic for the Hindu nationalist leader who has significantly shaped India's secular democracy. Since Jawaharlal Nehru, no prime minister has won a third consecutive term.'
The British Broadcaster BBC reports that the exit polls indicate PM Narendra Modi is setting up for a third consecutive term, acknowledging that different news agencies' exit polls have previously proven inaccurate at times.
It is mentioned that to form a government in India, any party or coalition requires at least 272 seats in the Lok Sabha.
China
The Chinese state newspaper Global Times writes that the exit poll results show PM Modi is likely to secure a third consecutive victory. Quoting experts, the paper suggests that Modi is expected to continue his policies on domestic politics and foreign affairs, further boosting India's economic growth. It also speculates on Modi's focus on making India the world's third-largest economy after the USA and China and expanding India's diplomatic influence.
Russia
The state broadcaster Russia TV (RT) has published a report, saying various exit polls indicate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP is headed for a major win, securing a third successive government. Official vote counting will take place on June 4th, where the electoral results will be formally announced.
The broadcaster added, 'Modi's win is all set to be a historical moment as no other prime minister has managed a third consecutive win since Nehru, who stayed in power for nearly 17 years.'
...and similarly, the article elaborates on the coverage from other countries.
