Indian prime minister’s party takes electoral hit amid Covid-19 surge
Modi stands weakened but faces no threats to staying on as the country’s leader until his term ends in 2024.
By Press Association
Monday 3 May 2021, 7:25 AM
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public rally ahead of West Bengal state elections in Kolkata, India.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public rally ahead of West Bengal state elections in Kolkata, India.
Image: PA
INDIA’S PRIME MINISTER Narendra Modi has suffered a resounding defeat in a key state election, indicating his Hindu nationalist party’s political strength may be slipping as the country struggles to contain an unprecedented surge in coronavirus cases.