This year, almost a billion people are ready to cast ballots in the Indian vote. The course of the game will last for six months, with the end date on June 1 being in seven aspects. Benefits are on 4 June. This vote is crucial for both India and the rest of the world. Yogita Limaye, a journalist for the BBC, explains why the nation’s current sitting abroad and its sizable population make the Indian vote one to watch for the world.
Produced and edited by Nikita Mandhani
Filmed by Sanjay Ganguly