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    Modi's ruling party ahead in crucial state polls in India

    The results are seen as a referendum on the prime minister's popularity and a resounding endorsement of his party's Hindu-first politics.
    by The Associated Press Mar 10, 2022 3 minutes

    NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist party had a commanding lead in India's most populous state as votes were counted Thursday, despite his government's criticized handling of COVID-19, soaring unemployment and farmer protests.

    Trends in the poll data shared by India's Election Commission showed the Bharatiya Janata Party comfortably leading in Uttar Pradesh state in polls that were seen as a crucial test for Modi's popularity before national elections

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