India Votes 2024 series begins by delving into the intricacies of India, a nation of 1.4 billion people, hosting the world's largest elections. With over 15 million poll workers involved, nearly a billion voters will have the opportunity to cast their votes. In this first episode, we also explore the functioning of the Indian Parliament and the election process for Indian MPs, particularly aimed at young, #firsttime voters. The episode concludes with an analysis of battleground states, key players, and frontrunners in the polls.
INDIA VOTES 2024, presented by the ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) is a six-episode series that takes you on an insightful journey through the heart of Indian democracy. While the Indian Prime Minister #NarendraModi is seeking a third term, a brand new Coalition is on the bloc – the I.N.D.I.A (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) featuring key opposition leaders such as Congress scion #RahulGandhi, TMC leader #MamataBanerjee, and AAP leader #Arvind Kejriwal among many others.
INDIA VOTES 2024 goes beyond the headline and daily coverage to explain critical topics and issues facing Indian voters as they participate in the elections of the world’s largest democracy.
Subscribe now as we unravel key issues of #Indianelections through engaging explainers and provide context and clarity on the influence of politics on citizens.
00:00 - Introduction
02:53 - How many people will vote in the 2024 election?
03:57 - How will an election of this size be conducted?
04:41 - 15 million poll workers
04:58 - What is an 'EVM'?
06:05 - How do candidates engage with voters？
07:55 - What does the Indian Parliament look like?
09:35 - The structure of the Indian Parliament
09:58 - How many seats are needed to win the election?
11:11 - What does the Lok Sabha do?
12:10 - Current state of play in the Lok Sabha
14:07 - Young guns in the Indian parliament
14:39 - Does India need more MPs?
17:50 - Who seems most likely to win the 2024 election?
23:30 - The battleground states
25:45 - Is it possible for BJP to get 400 seats?
27:18 - Outro
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