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Jun 2024
14m 43s

India’s Modi Set for Election Setback

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A.M. Edition for June 4. Early election results from India showed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling party struggling to hold onto a majority after encountering a strong fight from a revived opposition. WSJ correspondent Shan Li explains what that could mean for Modi’s future, his economic policy and his Hindu nationalist agenda. Plus, China's domestic chip giant takes a step toward eliminating its reliance on the U.S. And New York tries to make social media less addictive for minors. Luke Vargas hosts.


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