Today marks the beginning of voting for India’s next parliament, spanning seven days until June 1st. With nearly a billion eligible voters, the nation braces for a pivotal decision. Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks an unprecedented third term, while a coalition of opposition parties, including the Congress, prepares to challenge his party’s dominance in various states. The electorate grapples with pressing concerns such as a job scarcity, escalating costs of living, government suppression of dissent, and the intersection of religion and politics. The outcome will be unveiled on June 4th.