World Alert: Voting has begun in the race to lead India, the world’s largest democracy. Here are the stakes, players and scope of this election.

Polls have opened in the first phase of India's national elections, the biggest democratic exercise in the world. About 900 million people — 1 in 8 on the planet — are eligible to cast their votes. The contest will take six weeks, with results announced on May 23. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who like President Trump is both polarizing and charismatic, is framing the election as a referendum on himself.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     World Alert Apr 10, 9:31 PM     Voting has begun in the race to lead India, the world's largest democracy. Here are the stakes, players and scope of this election. Polls have opened in the first phase of India's national elections, the biggest democratic exercise in the world. About 900 million people — 1 in 8 on the planet — are eligible to cast their votes. The contest will take six weeks, with results announced on May 23. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who like President Trump is both polarizing and charismatic, is framing the election as a referendum on himself. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071