With close to 970 million voters, India's general election pits Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a Hindu nationalist, against a broad alliance of opposition parties.

Millions of Indian citizens vote in 6-week-long election against PM Modi, who has boosted economy but faced criticism for slowing growth.

Millions of people began voting in India’s six-week election on Friday. The vote will decide whether Narendra Modi, the populist prime minister who has championed Hindu nationalism, will take on a rare third-term as the country’s leader.