Over 800 Million People to Vote in Indian Election

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INDIA-ELECTION

India’s election, the world’s largest exercise in democracy, has begun in the country’s remote northeastern region. In the coming weeks, more than 800 million people are expected to visit 930, 000 polling stations, all set up within three kilometers of their homes. CCTV’s Ravinder Bawa reports from New Delhi.

Over 800 Million People to Vote in Indian Election

India's election, the world's largest exercise in democracy is underway in the country's remote northeastern region. In the coming weeks, more than 800 million people are expected to visit 930 thousand polling stations, all set up within three kilometers of their homes. CCTV’s Ravinder Bawa reports.