Modi begins third government in India with challenges and without supremacy.

The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, begins his third government in the country, but this time without the aura of invincibility that used to surround him. Modi is forced to govern in coalition, after his party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), lost the absolute majority in the general elections held in April and May, which represents a setback for the leader who had been considered unbeatable. After taking office on Sunday, Modi faces an unprecedented scenario in a decade, where both he and his party no longer seem to have the supremacy they showed in previous elections. Modi's coalition holds 293 out of the 543 seats in Parliament, which means he needs the support of regional parties to govern and faces a scenario of high political uncertainty. Despite maintaining competitive results, the BJP no longer enjoys the hegemony it seemed to have achieved in previous years. The party's Hindu nationalist ideology, known as Hindutva, has come into question and it is forced to negotiate and compromise with the interests of its coalition partners, something unusual for the current leadership of the party. Hindu nationalism, which was an important card in BJP's election campaigns, seems to have lost strength. The religious polarization promoted by Modi no longer has the same impact as in the past, as the population's everyday problems, such as employment, housing, and nutrition, have gained greater relevance in the public opinion. Regarding the economy, Modi has achieved unprecedented growth in India, but the lack of employment, high prices, and economic inequality have affected his popularity. Despite the apparent economic successes, wealth is concentrated in privileged sectors of the population, while the majority struggles to find decent employment and cope with inflation. India faces the challenge of creating jobs for its young population, which constitutes a significant part of its demographics. The country's economy continues to be based on unproductive sectors and has not managed to develop its manufacturing industry, leading thousands of young people to migrate in search of job opportunities. In this context, Modi will have to face multiple challenges during his third term, including the need to stabilize the economy, generate employment, and reduce inequality. The coalition supporting him will also play a crucial role in the governance of the country, posing an uncertain future for the Prime Minister and his party in India.