Bangladesh: Democracy faces uncertain future after election

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As India's marathon election rolls on, FRANCE 24 speaks to expert Mitali Mukherjee, who tells us that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling BJP is running its campaign on anti-Muslim rhetoric. Also, Thailand's opposition leader speaks about his efforts to reform lese majeste laws. And we bring you the latest on the heatwave that has broken temperature records across Asia, from India to the Philippines.

Mahamat Idriss Deby says he will serve all Chadians after winning this week's presidential election, but top rival Succès Masra is contesting the result and says he's the winner.