The many colours of India’s election campaigns
Massive rallies, huge cutouts of politicians, campaign posters everywhere, and fiery speeches in many languages - India's general election, held every five years. is a long, colourful and visual affair.
Voting in this year's election started on 19 April and results are due on 4 June.
Even amid searing heat this year, the energy remains undimmed as politicians campaign in different parts of the country for a seat in the 543-member lower house of parliament. Here's a glimpse of what goes into these colourful campaigns.
Video edited by Nikita Mandhani