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Modi facing far more opposition than anticipated in ongoing election, say analysts

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Indian PM Narendra Modi, a popular leader, is still widely seen as the front runner in the democratic exercise.

Indian PM Narendra Modi, a popular leader, is still widely seen as the front runner in the democratic exercise.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who seemed unassailable at the start of the country’s general election (GE) in April, is facing far stiffer opposition than anticipated.

Mr Modi, a popular leader, is still widely seen as the front runner in the democratic exercise.

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