Making the impossible possible. It’s a challenge Narendra Modi regularly sets for himself and works steadfastly towards achieving. In the 2014 general election, at a time when the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) tally had never crossed 182 seats, Modi led his party to a superlative 282-seat victory, and the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to 336 seats in the 543-member Lok Sabha. This was the first time in 30 years—since Rajiv Gandhi piloted the Congress to a 414-seat win in 1984—that any party had won a simple majority on its own. Modi worked his magic a second time in 2019, improving the BJP’s previous tally to 303 seats and the NDA’s to 352. This time, he is staking his claim on two historic feats. The lesser peak: drawing level with Jawaharlal Nehru by taking his party to a third consecutive majority on its own. And the real Everest: doing so with 400 seats, equalling Rajiv Gandhi’s record.
This story is from the April 08, 2024 edition of India Today.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the April 08, 2024 edition of India Today.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
SUBTLE STATEMENT
THESE SOPHISTICATED TIMEKEEPERS LEAVE A LASTING IMPRESSION
TRENDSETTERS
THESE TIMEPIECES WILL HONE YOUR FASHION FLAIR WITH EVERY TICK
GLITTERING TIMEKEEPERS
WHERE ALCHEMY MEETS HOROLOGY
ACTION READY
THESE WATCHES ARE DESIGNED FOR YOUR BOLDEST ADVENTURES
EXTRAORDINARY TIMEKEEPERS
THESE EXCEPTIONAL WATCHES SET NEW STANDARDS IN INNOVATION AND DESIGN
SPARKLING WONDERS
CELEBRATING THE UNION OF CRAFTSMANSHIP AND LUXURY
PERPETUATING PERFECTION
EXQUISITE MARVELS OF HOROLOGICAL ARTISTRY
THE DANCE OF TIME
UNVEILING THE ART OF GRAVITY-DEFYING TOURBILLONS
SPLIT-SECOND WONDERS
THESE TIMEPIECES SPELL ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE WITH EVERY TICK
WATCH OUT!
This year, mini models, new technological advancements and breathtaking high jewellery watches are the centre of attention. Here are five watch trends to follow in 2024.