2024 is poised to be a make-or-break year for democracy – and the Indian general elections is its biggest test. The upcoming polls are crucial for India – and the world over – as almost a billion people will cast their vote in seven phases. But what is the common voter thinking? What do they expect from their Member of Parliament? Will it be the local or national issues that will determine how they vote in the Lok Sabha elections?

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