PM Modi Secures Third Term as BJP and Allies Win National Election

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to return for a third term, with the BJP and its allies clinching a crucial victory in the recent national election. Although the BJP alone fell short of the 272 halfway mark in the 543-seat Lok Sabha, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured 293 seats, ensuring their ability to form the government on Saturday, sources told NDTV.

Here’s how foreign media covered the Indian election results:

The New York Times: The New York Times headlined “Modi’s party wins, but it’s far from a landslide” on their front page. They noted that the results were unexpectedly sobering, highlighting that the BJP lost dozens of seats and now depends on coalition partners, some of whom have a history of switching sides.

The Times, London: The Times reported that the BJP must now rely on the NDA to form a government. They highlighted that India’s poorest voters prevented an outright BJP victory, despite the lack of specific data on voting patterns.

Global News, Canada: Global News reported that the BJP lost seats to stronger-than-expected opposition, marking the first time since 2014 that the ruling party did not secure a majority on its own. They described the results as a “stunning blow” and noted the BJP’s increased dependence on allies.

The Daily Star, Bangladesh: The Daily Star emphasized that in its third term, the BJP will need more support from its allies compared to previous elections. They mentioned that PM Modi had set a target of over 400 seats for the NDA and noted his strong leadership, which previously did not require reliance on alliance partners.

Global Times, China: The Global Times reported that while PM Modi claimed victory, the BJP-led alliance won by a narrow majority. They noted that the BJP failed to secure an outright majority, which spooked financial markets that had anticipated a larger victory.

The international media’s coverage reflects the nuanced outcome of the Indian elections, highlighting the BJP’s reliance on coalition partners and the unexpected challenges faced in securing a dominant win.