The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has secured victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, winning 293 seats, enabling Prime Minister Narendra Modi to form the government for a third consecutive term. However, the BJP alone won 240 seats, falling short of a majority and relying on its allies to retain power.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Key Highlights
The opposition I.N.D.I.A. bloc, a coalition of over 40 opposition parties led by the Congress, put up a strong fight, securing more than 230 seats. The Congress, a key member of the alliance, saw a notable resurgence compared to its previous performances.
Regional Outcomes & Key Winners
- BJP’s Yogender Chandoliya won the Northwest Delhi seat by over 2.90 lakh votes, defeating Congress candidate Udit Raj.
- Misa Bharti (RJD) won from Patliputra, while Congress’s Rakibul Hussain registered a landslide victory in Dhubri, Assam, defeating AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal by 10.12 lakh votes.
- Odisha and Andhra Pradesh witnessed simultaneous state assembly elections, where BJP contested fiercely against the ruling BJD and YSRCP.
Political Reactions & Future Steps
- NDA MPs are set to meet on June 7 to officially elect Narendra Modi as their leader before submitting letters of support to the President.
- International leaders, including Sri Lanka’s President Ranil Wickremesinghe and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, congratulated PM Modi on his victory.
- Opposition leaders, including Samajwadi Party’s Akhilesh Yadav and AAP’s Sanjay Singh, attended a strategy meeting at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence.
As Modi prepares for a historic third term, political analysts highlight the shifting power dynamics, especially with BJP’s increased dependence on allies for governance【7】.
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