India elections | Modi pushes for third consecutive term

DEHLI - The world's biggest democracy has kick-started its impressive voting machinery.

India's first and largest phase of its marathon elections got underway on Friday, with 969-million eligible voters expected to cast their ballots.

Incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi is generally anticipated to win a record third straight term.

Journalist KV Prasad is in the capital Delhi and unpacked the logistics needed with eNCA, to ensure the success of polls.