2019 Indian Parliamentary Elections

The 2019 Indian Parliamentary Elections were held to elect members to the Lok Sabha, the lower house of Parliament, across seven phases from April 11 to May 19. Citizens voted to choose representatives who would form the central government. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, secured a strong majority, winning 303 of 542 seats, allowing Modi to continue in office. The elections reflected widespread political engagement and were among the largest democratic exercises globally, emphasizing issues like economic development, national security, and social policies.