2014 Indian General Election

The 2014 Indian General Election was a nationwide voting process to select members of Parliament's lower house (Lok Sabha). It was the largest democratic exercise in the world, with over 814 million eligible voters. The election spanned six weeks from April to May, during which citizens cast ballots to choose representatives. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Narendra Modi, won a clear majority, enabling Modi to become Prime Minister. The election reflected India's diverse political landscape and was significant in shaping the country's policies and governance for the following years.