BJP seeks allies after election upset

Jubilant: Modi flashing victory sign as he arrives at the BJP headquarters to celebrate the party’s electoral win in New Delhi. — AFP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party was in talks with key allies to form a government, after failing to secure an outright majority for the first time since sweeping to power a decade ago.

Yesterday, party leaders across the political spectrum were attempting to shore up their positions and bolster alliances, a day after the surprise setback to Modi’s right-wing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).