The 2016 presidential race may be clogging the airwaves, but that doesn’t mean other elections should be ignored. As we near the end of this year’s election season, it’s important to be informed about what is happening around the world. Here are the top five most important elections you should know about.
INDIA
With more than 1.2 billion people, India is the second most populated country in the world. Its current prime minister, Narendra Modi, the leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party, was elected in 2014 despite criticism of his role in deadly anti-Muslim riots while Chief Minister in the state of Gujarat in 2002. Many Indians have not been able to forgive him.