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India kicks off world's largest election

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Indians began voting April 7 in the world's biggest election, with the opposition heading into the polls with strong momentum on promises of economic renewal.

Voting began in the remote northeastern states of Assam and Tripura, with many traveling along highways, dirt tracks and rickety bamboo bridges to cast their ballots.

The country's 814 million eligible voters will vote in stages over the next five weeks -- a staggered approach made necessary by India's vast size.

Results are due May 16. (AP)

インドで世界最大の総選挙始まる

有権者の数が８億人以上で世界最大の選挙と言われるインドの総選挙の投票が４月７

日、始まった。選挙は５週間続き、開票は５月16日に行なわれる。

The Japan Times ST: April 18, 2014