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India kicks off world’s largest election

By Wasbir Hussain
Published April 7, 2014 3:59am ET
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India kicks off world’s largest election
An Indian couple smile as they come out of a polling booth after casting their votes during the first phase of elections in Agartala, in the northeastern Indian state of Tripura, India, Monday, April 7, 2014. The Indian national elections will be held over several weeks in phases to ensure safe and fair elections. (AP Photo/Saurabh Das) | Saurabh Das

GAUHATI, India (AP) — Indians began voting Monday in the world’s biggest election, with the opposition heading into the polls with strong momentum on promises of economic renewal.

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