Results for: Lok Sabha Election 2024

Rashtriya Hindu Parishad president Govind Parashar’s frustration over the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) disappointing performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections has led to a destructive outburst. Parashar expressed his anger by breaking a television set and then setting it on fire. This act of destruction highlights the deep resentment and disappointment within the party’s ranks after its electoral loss. Parashar’s actions have sparked widespread attention on social media, with videos of his rampage circulating widely. His statement criticizing the BJP’s treatment of its workers has also raised questions about internal party dynamics.

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has emerged victorious in the recently concluded Lok Sabha Election 2024, surpassing the majority mark of 272 seats. However, the saffron party fell short of its target of winning 370 seats on its own and securing over 400 seats with its allies. Despite a loss of 63 seats compared to its 2019 tally, the BJP claimed a significant victory, with 240 seats under its belt. The Indian National Congress (INC) made significant gains, winning 99 seats, but remained the largest opposition party. The election results have been met with mixed reactions from foreign media, some noting a decline in support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party and the end of an era of invincibility. The BJP’s loss in the Ayodhya constituency, where the prestigious Ram Mandir project is located, has been seen as a particular setback. The outcome is expected to herald a return to coalition politics in India, with challenges ahead for the government in terms of passing legislation and managing different interests.

The Deputy Commissioner in Gurugram has issued an order stating that section 144 will be imposed to maintain public peace during the counting of votes for the Lok Sabha Election 2024.

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of tampering with electronic voting machines (EVMs) in Bankura’s Raghunathpur constituency during the ongoing Phase 6 of the Lok Sabha Election 2024. TMC shared images of EVMs with BJP tags, alleging that five such machines were found in the constituency. The party called upon the Election Commission of India (EC) to take immediate corrective action against the BJP.

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is expected to remain in power after the 2024 Lok Sabha election, albeit with a lower seat count than its 2019 tally. According to brokerage firm Antique, the incumbent government may improve its 2019 tally of 353 seats, but fall short of opinion poll expectations of 370-410 seats. This projection is based on an analysis of voter turnout data, which shows a decline from 68.6% in 2019 to 66.5% in 2024.

Communist Party of India (Marxist) general secretary Sitaram Yechury provides an in-depth analysis of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections after four phases of polling. He highlights the lack of significant turnout surge for the BJP, the failure of the BJP’s campaign tactics to deflect attention from pressing issues, and the growing connect between the public and the INDIA bloc parties due to the content of the campaign. Yechury predicts losses for the BJP in several states and draws similarities between the current election and 2004 when issues like the economy and alternative policies took center stage. He emphasizes the importance of addressing people’s day-to-day concerns and warns against communal polarization attempts by the BJP.

Ahead of the fifth phase of India’s Lok Sabha Election 2024, a Mumbai resident discovered an anomaly on his mother’s voter ID card issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI). The card, meant to facilitate voting, had no name printed on it, leaving the man astonished. The user shared the issue on Reddit, highlighting the error and seeking advice from the community. The post sparked concerns among netizens, who questioned the validity of the card at polling booths. Some suggested using Aadhar cards as an alternative, while others criticized the government’s software for such mistakes. The incident has raised questions about the reliability of voter IDs, particularly in key Maharashtra Lok Sabha seats like Mumbai, Palghar, Kalyan, and Thane, which will go to polls on May 20.

Piyush Goyal, a veteran politician and Union Minister with a diverse portfolio, is set to contest the Lok Sabha election 2024 from the Mumbai North seat. He is confident of a victory for the BJP in Maharashtra and eager to connect with the people directly as an MP. Goyal believes his experience in various roles will enable him to better understand and address the issues faced by the constituency. He also dismisses concerns about moving to New Delhi after being elected, emphasizing his commitment to staying connected and working for the development of North Mumbai.

In view of the third phase of the Lok Sabha Election 2024 in Karnataka, the Bengaluru Police have issued a traffic advisory for May 7, the poll day. The advisory anticipates traffic congestion around the Majestic area due to the influx of voters heading to their hometowns to cast their votes. To facilitate the movement of voters, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has arranged additional buses from the Majestic/Kempegowda Bus Station.

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea seeking the Election Commission of India (ECI) to develop a mechanism for arrested political leaders to campaign through virtual mode for the upcoming Lok Sabha election. The plea was filed by Amarjeet Gupta, a final-year law student, following the arrests of several political leaders in connection with various cases. The High Court bench, led by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet PS Arora, rejected the plea, stating that it could set a dangerous precedent and allow dreaded criminals to contest elections and campaign through video conferencing. The bench also expressed concerns that even rapists and murderers could form political parties for such purposes. The court noted that it had recently dealt with several similar petitions and imposed costs on petitioners for filing frivolous pleas.