Hindu nationalists seek comeback in India poll  
 

More than 700 million Indians are expected to go to the polls from Thursday to cast their votes for a new federal government. 

The national elections will be staggered over a month.

The main battle will be between the Congress party-led government and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party.

The Hindu nationalist BJP is looking for a comeback, five years after being dislodged by its chief rival.

 
 

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