The peoples of India thank the great Queen-Empress Victoria for her final gift to our newborn nation. Truly, this women that had previously done so much for us, has given us a magnificent blessing. We shall forever remember her, the mother of our nation, and hold her dear in our hearts. We should also thank the British Government for their help in ensuring Victoria's wishes came about, and we send our best wishes and expressions of loyalty to the King-Emperor Edward. Though he may be grieving over the loss of his mother and worried by the new burdens placed upon him, he may always count on one thing, that India shall not forget all that the Monarchy has done for us.
Now that the proper organisations have been set up, and their logistical requirements fulfilled, India may experience her first elections as an independent nation. Many parties have set up in the short time since we gained our independence, and it is encouraging that already, our nation is taking so eagerly to a civilised and enlightened style of Government. The nation has been divided into states, and within these states into constituencies, each worth a certain number of seats in the House of Commons, depending on its population. The total number of seats in the Commons is 1,000, with 501 being required for the majority needed to form a Government. The House of Lords is composed in the same way as the British House of Lords, comprising the highest ranking judges, religious leaders and peers.
With many parties entering into the elections, it is clear that elections will be fiercely contested. Whilst the Indian National Party is the clear favourite in these elections, strong results are also expected from the Indian Royalist Party and the Muslim League of India. Various fringe parties also stand to gain seats, with the Nationalist Party of India, a more extreme breakaway group of the Indian National Party, seeing strong support from more radical elements of society. Others, such as the Liberal Party, Land League and Socialist parties are looking to gain votes. Finally, although unlikely to have a major impact on their own, local parties are strong favourites in some areas, and could be potential King makers if a coalition is needed.
With results now in, there is a clear majority for the Indian National Party, who, in an expected result, have won a majority of seats, constituencies and states. The Indian Royalist Party, strong in areas long held by the British have gained the second most votes, with the Muslim League of India coming a close third. Surprise results have come from the Kutch Local Party, the only local party to gain seats, and from the Christian Party of India, who gained several seats. Meanwhile, the Nationalist Party of India has suffered from its break with the National Party, and extremist parties such as Fascists, Communists and Socialists have gained no seats.
Party Vote % Seats
INP 59% 607
IRP 18% 184
MLI 16% 169
CPI 3% 16
NPI 2% 9
LP 1% 7
ILL <1% 3
KLP <1% 3
SP <1% 2