Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi aimed for his party and its allies to secure a 400-seat supermajority in the 543-seat lower house of parliament, known as Lok Sabha. This supermajority would grant the BJP the authority to amend India's constitution, which is founded on democratic principles such as justice, liberty, equality, and secularism.
Concerns have been raised by critics who fear that a supermajority could empower Modi to further advance his Hindu-nationalist agenda, potentially eroding India's secular roots. Opposition candidate Rahul Gandhi warned of potential unrest if the BJP were to win the elections and alter the constitution.
While Modi and key BJP figures have denied any intentions to amend the constitution, some lower-ranking party members have expressed enthusiasm for the idea. The pursuit of a supermajority has puzzled many in India, particularly since the BJP has historically held comfortable majorities in parliament.
