Narendra Modi speaking into a microphone and holding up four fingers.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing his supporters on Tuesday after the Bharatiya Janata Party won in the country's general election.
  • Narendra Modi is still in power, but now his allies can start making demands of him.
  • These kingmakers want Cabinet positions and special funding, reports say.
  • It's a stark change from when Modi won easily in previous elections without needing his allies.

As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi assembles his next government, the calculus clearly differs from his past 10 years in power.