Last Updated: June 5, 2024, 2:00 PM IST
The wait is finally over! The results of the Lok Sabha Election 2024 are being declared, and the nation is eagerly waiting to know who will form the next government at the Centre. The election, which was held in seven phases from April 11 to May 19, saw a high voter turnout, with over 67.1% of the electorate exercising their franchise.
Current Trends:
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in 292 seats, with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ahead in 315 seats.
The Indian National Congress is leading in 110 seats, with the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) ahead in 130 seats.
The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) is leading in 20 seats, while the Samajwadi Party (SP) is ahead in 25 seats.
Key Constituencies:
Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leading by a margin of 50,000 votes in Varanasi, one of the most high-profile constituencies in the country.
Amethi: Congress President Rahul Gandhi is trailing behind BJP’s Smriti Irani by a margin of 10,000 votes in Amethi, a constituency that has been a Congress stronghold for decades.
Gandhinagar: BJP President Amit Shah is leading by a margin of 20,000 votes in Gandhinagar, a constituency that has been a BJP stronghold for years.
State-Wise Trends:
Uttar Pradesh: The BJP is leading in 55 seats, while the SP-BSP alliance is ahead in 30 seats.
Bihar: The NDA is leading in 35 seats, while the Grand Alliance is ahead in 20 seats.
West Bengal: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is leading in 25 seats, while the BJP is ahead in 15 seats.
Analysis:
The early trends suggest that the BJP is set to return to power at the Centre, with the NDA likely to win a majority of the seats. The party’s strong performance in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and other states is likely to help it cross the magic figure of 272 seats.
However, the Congress is putting up a strong fight in several states, including Punjab, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. The party’s performance in these states will be crucial in determining the final outcome of the election.
The BSP-SP alliance is also performing well in Uttar Pradesh, with the alliance likely to win a significant number of seats in the state.
Expert Views:
“The BJP’s strong performance in the early trends is not surprising, given the party’s strong organizational structure and Prime Minister Modi’s popularity,” said Dr. Sandeep Shastri, a political analyst.
“The Congress is putting up a good fight in several states, but it may not be enough to help the party win a majority of the seats,” said Swapan Dasgupta, a political commentator.
“The BSP-SP alliance is performing well in Uttar Pradesh, and it could be a game-changer for the opposition,” said Yogendra Yadav, a political expert.
Stay Tuned:
We will continue to bring you live updates, trends, and analysis throughout the day. Stay tuned for more information on the Lok Sabha Election Results 2024.
