Indian Elections and Kashmir Conflict
India's incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to win a third term in office as the country begins its 6-week long election. Opposition leaders in India's Kashmir valley accused Modi's administration of denying permissions for campaign events. Modi's BJP is skipping elections in Kashmir for the first time since 1996.
Key Points
- Incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to win third term
- Opposition leaders accuse Modi's administration of denying campaign event permissions
- BJP skipping elections in Kashmir for the first time since 1996