With the all-important, absolutely vital, now-or-never Vande Mataram debate out of the way, Parliament has brought “electoral reform” onto the agenda after a year-long hiatus. That’s reason to worry.

Elections in India — home to more than 1.4 billion people — are perpetual, noisy, and fiercely contested. Every few months, in the world’s largest democracy, millions line up to vote somewhere.

On January 15, Ugandans will elect a new president and members of parliament. DW breaks down presidential candidates, key issues and other facts you need to know ahead of the crucial vote.