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India's Political Landscape Tested as Millions Cast Ballots in Pivotal State Elections

NEW DELHI, April 9 (Reuters) - Millions of voters across India turned out on Thursday for the first phase of crucial state elections, a month-long series of contests seen as a key barometer of national sentiment. The polls proceed against a backdrop of global energy market turmoil stemming from the Middle East conflict, though domestic fuel prices have so far remained stable.