India set for new coalition government

The electoral alliance led by the Hindu Nationalist BJP has agreed to form a coalition government in India, with Narendra Modi as prime minister. The BJP remains the biggest party in parliament but fell short of an absolute majority for the first time in ten years, leaving it dependent on support from smaller regional allies. We get the latest developments as the election results become clearer. And we hear a conversation among farmers, who were one of the largest parties to vote against Mr Modi this time.

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Presenter: Luke Jones

(Photo: BJP leader and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the party headquarters to deliver a victory speech, in New Delhi, India, 04 June 2024. Credit: HARISH TYAGI/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)