A humbled Modi needs allies, and answers to India’s unemployment, inflation

Narendra Modi’s BJP has won a third term but fell short of a majority, forcing him to lean on allies. Key issues like unemployment, inflation, and economic disparities must be urgently addressed. Though Modi claimed a ‘historic’ win, his smaller mandate means regional parties will extract concessions on populist welfare policies. Managing coalition pressures will test Modi’s strongman leadership style.  Photo: Reuters