Asia | India’s poll 

A shock election result in India humbles Narendra Modi

Instead of strongman rule an uncertain era of coalition government beckons

 India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, in Varanasi in May 2024
Photograph: Getty Images
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Editor’s note (June 5th): This article has been updated with the final election results.

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