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India gives NDA third term, Modi a message

India's NDA won 294 Lok Sabha seats, securing a third term for PM Modi, but the BJP fell short of a majority with 240 seats, relying on allies TDP and JD(U). Modi hailed the mandate as the first third-term since 1962. The BJP suffered losses in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Karnataka, but gained in Odisha. The opposition INDIA bloc performed better than expected, with Congress rising to 99 seats. Modi promised to work with all states for a developed India.

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India’s final vote: In temple town Varanasi, Modi and sarees are winners

In Varanasi, PM Modi is expected to win his seat comfortably, but the margin matters for BJP's national performance. Modi's roadshow drew large crowds. The city has seen development, including a new highway to Kashi Vishwanath Temple and a river port. Tourist numbers rose from 5.5 million in 2014 to 54 million in 2023. Modi faces Congress candidate Ajay Rai.