Maharashtra

In the western state of Maharashtra, a family is struggling to come to terms with the sudden loss of three of its members.

In January, two women and two children were killed in an explosion at a plant in the western state of Maharashtra, where European-sourced tyres were being processed.

A few days after India announced the lockdown, I was travelling to the border of Maharashtra state to document the impact of the restrictions.

The party, which has had recent election successes in other states, such as Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh, has thrown resources at the Delhi campaign, with Modi as well as Home Minister Amit Shah attending events.

Most recently Zika infections have been on the rise in India, mostly in Maharashtra.