Recent polls indicate that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies are poised to secure a third consecutive victory in India's Lok Sabha elections. The Lok Sabha, responsible for electing the prime minister and forming the government, saw the BJP and its coalition secure a formidable 352 seats in the 2019 elections, with the BJP alone winning 303 seats.

However, the primary challenge to the BJP's dominance comes from the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance, popularly known as "India," led by the Indian National Congress. This coalition, comprising over two dozen parties, aims to unseat the BJP-led government.

Key figures in the opposition coalition include Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, along with Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, heirs to the Gandhi political dynasty. Despite their influence, Sonia Gandhi, a prominent opposition leader, is expected to play a less active role in campaigning compared to the 2019 elections.

The coalition also includes the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), although recent controversies, including the arrest of three AAP leaders on corruption charges, have sparked allegations of political vendettas by the BJP.

While Modi's government touts economic growth and welfare initiatives, the opposition highlights issues such as unemployment, minority rights, and alleged attacks on dissenting voices. As India's democracy faces scrutiny, the upcoming elections will be closely watched as a pivotal moment in the nation's political landscape.