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The party has tried to make inroads among the largest section of India’s 200 million Muslims. Will the strategy work?

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Polling shows inflation and lack of jobs worry most young Indians. It also shows that support for Modi stays intact.

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Cracks in Indian opposition alliance against PM Modi ahead of elections

Two key opposition leaders have walked out of the Congress-led alliance, dealing it a big blow.

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