Early trends show the BJP-led alliance is leading in just under 300 seats, while opposition parties are ahead in about 200
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is eyeing a rare third consecutive term for himself and his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Early results show the Congress party along with other opposition parties doing better than expected
A party or alliance that wins more than 272 seats in the 543-member parliament can form the government
The world’s biggest election was held in seven phases over six weeks with almost a billion people registered to vote
More than two dozen opposition parties that joined to take on Mr Modi and the BJP are hoping to prove exit polls wrong. (BBC)
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