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Video (2min 53sec): India's Election Poses Logistical Challenge.

Polls will open in India on Thursday in what will be the world's biggest ever democratic election.

With 714 million people eligible to vote, polling has been spread out over several weeks.

How does India ensure elections take place safely, and that all Indians are fully aware of their democratic rights?

Barnaby Phillips takes a look from Mumbai at the process.