Can Modi still win in 2019?

The five Indian states that just held elections — mostly rural and representing India’s heartland — are considered a bellwether. But experts have warned against extrapolating too much from these results to national elections, noting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi still commands a loyal following in many quarters. He is seen as a champion of a stronger India, whose economy is now sixth-largest in the world. He also remains a compelling orator, able to stir crowds with his speech. Most analysts expect Modi’s party to lose many seats next year. The question is whether he will be able to win a thin majority in parliament.