The drama behind India’s elections

The results of nearly six weeks of voting are set to be announced today, and The Times will have live coverage later this morning at nytimes.com and on our apps.

The election has become a referendum on the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Exit polls suggest he is headed for another five-year term.

Background: Mr. Modi has cast himself as a strong leader who can protect India, while the opposition argues that his Hindu-first politics have made the country less tolerant and that his economic agenda has failed. Here’s a guide to our coverage of the issues that have shaped the election, the world’s largest democratic exercise.