India polls near finish

WITH India’s general election inching toward the finish line, the battle for one seat in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh is being closely watched to see whether the scion of the country’s most important modern political dynasty can retain his seat and revive his party’s fortunes.

After 15 years in politics, Rahul Gandhi is beginning to articulate a vision for India that some say is making him a more credible leader. But it’s unclear whether Gandhi has rallied enough support in time to defeat Prime Minister Narendra Modi.