Rise of regional satraps: How local parties shaped 2024 election landscape

The 2024 was a year marked by elections around the world. Close to 60 countries conducted their parliamentary or presidential elections, with some re-electing incumbent governments and others signalling a desire for change. From Narendra Modi coming back to power for a third term albeit without a majority to Donald Trump’s forceful comeback as the 47th President of the U.SU.SU.S., here is a look at a few significant elections from around the world.

It was the third straight win for Mr. Modi and the BJP when the results of the General election were announced on June 4. However, the BJP lost its parliamentary majority and became dependent on its allies. The BJP-led NDA won 291 seats against the Congress-led INDIA bloc’s 234 seats.  Mr. Modi rode on nationalist agendas fuelled by the inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, among others.

Narendra Modi after taking oath for a third term on June 9, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari administers the oath to Federal Ministers as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif watches during a ceremony at the Presidential Palace, in Islamabad on March 11, 2024. Photo: Pakistan President’s Office via AP