Why Modi failed to win outright majority

2 hours agoSoutik Biswas,India correspondent, @soutikBBCAFPThe results are a personal blow to Mr Modi, who has never fallen short of a majority Indian PM Narendra Modi is on course for a third consecutive term in a much tighter general election than anticipated.His Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) looks set to fall short of a majority and is leading narrowly in the 543-seat parliament, below the required 272 seats. However, its coalition partners have gained additional seats. The results are a personal blow to Mr Modi, who has always secured majorities in elections as both chief minister of…