Biggest elections to watch out for in 2024

CNBC TV18 By Priyanka Deshpande Published Jan 16, 2024

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INDIA

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EUROPEAN UNION

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UNITED STATES

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INDONESIA

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PAKISTAN

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RUSSIA

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MEXICO

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IRAN

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UNITED KINGDOM

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SOUTH AFRICA

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SOUTH KOREA

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UKRAINE

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