Raj Sud, 94, a homemaker talks to the Associated Press about key issues in the national elections, in New Delhi, India, March 29, 2024. Sud has voted in almost every election held in independent India, bearing witness to the eventful journey of a diverse, and now the world’s most populous, democracy over the last 76 years. She said "I like Modi very much. Modi is working honestly. And he is doing very good work and wants to make the whole country absolutely beautiful." (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)
Ankita Jasra,18, a first time voter and an undergraduate student, talks to the Associated Press on electoral issues, in New Delhi, India, March 29, 2024. Ankita Jasra raised the concern that going abroad is “more attractive” for students and “the skill and all the talents that India holds is going out to countries that are not ours.” (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)
Manya Sachdev, 22, a student of computer science talks to the Associated Press about key issues in the national elections, in New Delhi, India, March 29, 2024. “I'm very aware of the need to find stable employment, and I'll be looking at each party's track records and plans in that area before deciding who to vote for," said Manya. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)
Rekha Singh, 49, an entrepreneur, talks to the Associated Press about the key issues in the national elections, in New Delhi, India, Friday, March 29, 2024. “I'm a big one for the campaign of India Shining. And I believe that there are no surprises in terms of which party is really taking the country there," said Rekha Singh. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)
This combo photograph shows Indian voters, top row left to right, Raj Sud, 94, Niranjan Kapasi, 89 , Kuldip Chadha, 79, Ajay Sud, 63, Dhiren Singh, 58, and in second row, left to right, Ajay Jasra, 56, Retha Singh, 49, Shruti Sud, 34, Manya Sachdev, 22 and Anita Jasra, 18, as they talk to the Associated Press about the national elections, in New Delhi, India, March 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)
Ajay Sud, 63, certified Yoga instructor talks to the Associated Press about the key issues in the national elections, in New Delhi, India, March 29, 2024. Sud, said he would like to see more honesty and ethical behavior among the politicians. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)
Dhiren Singh, 58, financial consultant talks to the Associated Press about the key issues in the national elections, in New Delhi, India, March 29, 2024. “I would like them to be more educated. And less corrupt,” he said about politicians. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)
Niranjan Kapasi, 89, a retired journalist, talks to the Associated Press about the key issues in the national elections, in New Delhi, India, March 29, 2024. Kapasi blamed the entire political class for “manipulating the system by getting all the benefits with taxpayers money.” (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)
Shruti Sud, 34, a sales and marketing professional talks to the Associated Press on the key issues in the national elections, in New Delhi, India, March 29, 2024. “I think like outcomes are a result of processes. So whichever candidate or party has the right processes in place, I will vote for them. And I'll also look at past record.” said Shruti. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)
Kuldip Chadha, 83, retired entrepreneur, talks to the Associated Press about the key issues in the national elections, in New Delhi, India, March 29, 2024. Chadha, said that despite the scams and corruption scandals, elections in a democracy are all about hope for the future generations. “You want to see that your children, your grandchildren, they have a good way of living and how they can manage and how they can progress in an honest system." (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)
Ajay Jasra, 56, a service professional, talks to the Associated Press about the key issues in the national elections, in New Delhi, India, March 29, 2024. Ajay said the opposition is “completely paralyzed” and “not doing the work of the opposition at all." (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)