The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is ahead with leads in 296 seats, while the opposition INDIA bloc is not far behind with leads in 229 seats as votes are being counted for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Tuesday.
As of 11:45 am, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in 236 of the 542 seats, indicating a decline from its 2019 tally of 303 seats. In contrast, the Congress is leading in 97 seats, marking a significant increase from its previous 52 seats. This election, marked by intense competition, could see the ruling party’s numbers reduced, giving the opposition more influence.
The trends show the NDA approaching the 300 mark, comfortably surpassing the majority threshold of 272 seats, while the INDIA bloc, comprising major opposition parties, is making substantial gains.
Uttar Pradesh, the most politically crucial state with 80 Lok Sabha seats, is poised to be a pivotal factor in this election. The BJP, which had secured 62 seats in 2019, is currently leading in 36 seats. The Samajwadi Party is showing a strong performance with leads in 33 seats, a significant improvement from its five seats in the last election. The Congress, which managed only one seat in 2019, is leading in eight seats, according to the Election Commission website.
These trends highlight a potential shift in the political landscape, with the ruling NDA facing a more robust and numerically stronger opposition. The final results will provide a clearer picture of the new political dynamics and their implications for governance and policy-making in the coming years.
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