Narendra Modi set to form government with decisive election win

    Narendra Modi’s BJP is set to form India’s next government as votes are counted in the country’s mammoth general election.

    Over 600 million people voted in a marathon six-week long process.

    Mr Modi was up against the main opposition Congress party and powerful regional rivals across the country.

    It will be his second term as Prime Minister in India’s 17th parliament.

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