India election 2024: Why it matters for the world

Nearly a billion people are eligible to vote in the Indian election this year. Polling will run across the country in seven phases over six weeks, ending on 1 June. Results are on 4 June. This election is not just important for India but also for the world. The BBC's Yogita Limaye explains why the country's current global standing and its huge population make the Indian election one to watch for the world.

Produced and edited by Nikita Mandhani

Filmed by Sanjay Ganguly