Lok Sabha 2024 results: NDA didn't lose too many to lose, INDIA bloc didn't win enough to win

With 292 seats, the NDA hopes to regain power for the third time in a row after more than 14 hours of counting. After putting up an unexpected tough fight, the INDIA bloc has notched up 232 seats, defying the predictions of all exit polls.

The BJP has taken control of or is leading in 240 of the 292 seats, well short of the 272 needed to secure majority in the Parliament. Nonetheless, the BJP-led NDA alliance will continue to hold steady and powerful power at the center thanks to the backing of the TDP and JD(U).

In contrast to its national performance, the Bharatiya Janata Party is on track for an almost complete sweep in Uttarakhand, which is reminiscent of its outstanding results in the Lok Sabha elections in 2014 and 2019.

All five seats are currently held by the BJP, including the three in which it has fielded incumbent Members of Parliament.

The BJP’s performance in Uttarakhand is encouraging since it seems like it would lose a significant number of seats in this election.

The party is leading in 239, which is noticeably short of a simple majority of 273. The party is seeking an ambitious third term under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and has been targeting 370 seats on its own throughout India and 400+ with its other National Democratic Alliance partners.

According to Election Commission figures, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and its allies were ready to sweep all 39 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu, with neither the BJP nor the AIADMK ahead in any constituency by Tuesday night.

Prominent Dalit leader and VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan, senior Congress leader S Jothimani, and DMK veterans Kanimozhi, A Raja, T R Baalu, and Dayanidhi Maran were all expected to win.

But in Coimbatore, BJP state president and fiery leader Annamalai, regarded as one of the party’s strongest candidates in the state, was losing to DMK contender Ganapathy Rajkumar by more than one lakh votes.

For the first time in twenty years, the JD(S) lost to Congress candidate Shreyas M Patil by 43,738 votes, leaving the party’s bastion of Hassan behind. Prajwal Revanna, the current MP, is being held under custody for alleged sexual assault.

The son of former PWD minister and Holenarasipura MLA H D Revanna, Prajwal is the grandson of prime minister H D Deve Gowda. He was taken into jail by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on May 31 and would remain there until June 6. One day after Hassan’s election on April 27, he had departed the nation. Two days prior to the election, hundreds of thumb drives purportedly carrying 2,900 pornographic videos—many of which the MP himself had recorded—had been dispersed across Hassan.

Even though the BJP is not winning a majority on its own, it is still the single-largest party this election, poised to bag 240 seats.

It will now need its allies to form the government. Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) could play a key role in making that happen.

Nitish Kumar is expected to reach Delhi on Wednesday morning to handover letter of support to PM Modi.

Chandrababu Naidu is also expected to land in Delhi by Wednesday afternoon to handover letter of support. Chandrababu Naidu has officially declared support to PM Modi for government formation.

With the BJP vying for a third consecutive term at the Centre, it would be looking at its allies to fulfill its goal. All eyes are now on Telugu Desam Party’s (TDP) Chandrababu Naidu and Janata Dal (United) or JD(U)’s Nitish Kumar, who could very well be the kingmakers in these general elections.

With Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar’s track of several flip flops in recent years, the BJP and even the INDIA bloc might try to woo him. The JD(U) is currently a part of the BJP-led NDA.

As per the latest trends released by the Election Commission of India (ECI), the BJP and its ally JD(U) are winning 12 seats each out of the 40 Lok Sabha constituencies in Bihar.

The saffron party has clinched eight seats and is leading in four, while Nitish’s party is ahead in six seats and has won six more. The NDA partner, Lok Janshakti Party(Ram Vilas), seems to be securing all five seats it contested.

During his address PM Modi delivered his vision for NDA 3.0. “We will not stop until poverty is eliminated in the country. We will not stop until our defence sector is self-reliant,” PM Modi averred. “We have shown the mettle in the last 10 years to make big decisions. We have been running the world’s biggest welfare schemes. We have implemented reforms such as GST and banking. t is the first election after my mother’s demise, we kept the nation first,” he added.

#WATCH | PM Modi begins his address to BJP workers with chants of "Jai Jagannath"

BJP has swept Odisha Assembly elections. pic.twitter.com/sST73dV5JK

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

Prime Minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal congratulated PM Modi on the election win. “Congratulations to PM @narendramodi on the electoral success of BJP and NDA in the Loksabha elections for the third consecutive term. We are happy to note the successful completion of the world’s largest democratic exercise with enthusiastic participation of the people of India,” Prachanda wrote on X, formally known as Twitter.  

Congratulations to PM @narendramodi on the electoral success of BJP and NDA in the Loksabha elections for the third consecutive term. We are happy to note the successful completion of the world’s largest democratic exercise with enthusiastic participation of the people of India.

— ☭ Comrade Prachanda (@cmprachanda) June 4, 2024

While addressing a charged-up gathering PM Modi said that “a win for NDA is a won for democracy”. “In J&K people voted in record numbers and showed a mirror to our detractors trying to defame our country. For the first time since 1962, a government has come back to power for the third consecutive time which is a remarkable achievement,” he said.

“In J&K people voted in record numbers and showed a mirror to our detractors trying to defame our country. For the first time since 1962, a government has come back to power for the third consecutive time which is a remarkable achievement,” the premier furthered.

PM Modi mentioned that today NDA won on the auspicious day of Bada Mandal. “I want to tell the people and opinion-makers that India’s vibrant democracy is a matter of pride. Today is Bada Mangal and on this auspicious day, NDA is set to form the government for the third consecutive time,” the Prime Minister averred.

“We are all very grateful to the people. The countrymen have expressed full faith in the BJP and the NDA,” he added.

Chants of ‘Bharat Mataa ki Jai’ engulfed the skies as PM Modi addressed the party workers at the BJP headquarters. “This is the victory of democracy. This is victory of ‘Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas’. It is a victory of 140 crore people,” he said.

After winning in both Wayanad and Raebareli constituencies, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi thanked his supporters in a video message.

बेशुमार मोहब्बत देने के लिए वायनाड और रायबरेली की जनता का बहुत बहुत धन्यवाद।

अगर मेरे बस में होता, तो मैं दोनों ही जगह का सांसद बने रहना पसंद करता। pic.twitter.com/Hke2ecdGki

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 4, 2024

UP CM Yogi Adiyanath took to Twitter to laud NDA’s thundering victory. “The people of India have given a clear majority to the NDA for the third consecutive time. NDA has received absolute majority mandate in Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. This is a stamp of trust of the people of the country on the policies, leadership and decisions of the respected Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji,” he wrote on X. “Hearty congratulations to all the winning candidates. Thanks to all the hard-working workers and office bearers of the BJP-NDA alliance who came together with a feeling of family and gratitude to the public! Long live Mother India,” the UP CM furthered.  

भारत की जनता-जनार्दन ने लगातार तीसरी बार NDA को स्पष्ट बहुमत प्रदान किया है।

अरुणाचल प्रदेश, ओडिशा और आंध्र प्रदेश में NDA को पूर्ण बहुमत का जनादेश प्राप्त हुआ है।

यह आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी की नीति, नेतृत्व और निर्णयों पर देश की जनता के विश्वास की मुहर है।…

— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) June 4, 2024

While addressing the party worker, BJP’s party president JP Nadda took jabs at the Opposition. “We know people who work for the development they get difficult times. This opposition ecosystem is working against the government. Today we are forming a full majority government in Odisha,” the veteran politician averred.

“We are forming a government in Arunachal Pradesh for the third time. In Andhra Pradesh, we are forming the government with our alliance partner. In Kerala we opened our account,” he added.

Mauritius PM Jugnauth becomes the first global leader to congratulate PM Modi on his “laudable victory for a historic third term”. “Congratulations Prime Minister Modi Ji @narendramodi on your laudable victory for a historic third term,” he wrote on X, formally known as Twitter. “Under your helm, the largest democracy will continue to achieve remarkable progress. Long live the Mauritius-India special relationship,” he added.  

Congratulations Prime Minister Modi Ji @narendramodi on your laudable victory for a historic third term.
Under your helm, the largest democracy will continue to achieve remarkable progress.
Long live the Mauritius-India special relationship.

— Pravind Kumar Jugnauth (@KumarJugnauth) June 4, 2024

Mauritius PM Jugnauth becomes the first global leader to congratulate PM Modi on his “laudable victory for a historic third term”. “Congratulations Prime Minister Modi Ji @narendramodi on your laudable victory for a historic third term,” he wrote on X, formally known as Twitter. “Under your helm, the largest democracy will continue to achieve remarkable progress. Long live the Mauritius-India special relationship,” he added.  

Congratulations Prime Minister Modi Ji @narendramodi on your laudable victory for a historic third term.
Under your helm, the largest democracy will continue to achieve remarkable progress.
Long live the Mauritius-India special relationship.

— Pravind Kumar Jugnauth (@KumarJugnauth) June 4, 2024

Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary will offer to step down as BJP UP President after BJPs poor performance in UP.

Source: News18

BJP President JP Nadda has started addressing BJP party workers at the party’s headquarters.

Addressing the media, Uddhav Thackeray said, “Common man had shown his strength today. When the powerful become egoistic, people can bring them down. I will go to Delhi post afternoon tomorrow. Sanjay Raut will go to the meeting tomorrow. INDIA bloc should stake claim to form the government.”

Former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray with wife Rashmi Thackeray and sons Aaditya Thackeray and Tejas Thackeray. PTI

Rashtrapati Bhavan (Circuit -1) will remain closed to the general public from June 5 to 9, 2024, due to preparation for the forthcoming event of the swearing-in-ceremony of the Council of Ministers at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman along with Ministers of State Dr Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad and Pankaj Chaudhary and senior officials of the Ministry of Finance called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan before presenting the Union Budget. Source: File Image X/@ANI

Union Minister Amith Shah thanked BJP supporters after BJP emerged as the single largest party in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

“This victory of BJP for the third time is the result of the tireless hard work of our workers. For this victory, I congratulate the National President of BJP Mr. @JPNadda ji and all the BJP workers working hard in every part of the country,” Shah wrote on X.  

“For BJP, its workers are its biggest asset. The hard work with which all of you have sought blessings of the people for Modi Ji by going door to door, street to street from North to South and East to West is truly commendable. I heartily congratulate all of you for this Herculean effort,” he added.

भाजपा को तीसरी बार मिली यह जीत हमारे कार्यकर्ताओं के अथक परिश्रम का प्रतिफल है। इस जीत के लिए भाजपा के राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष श्री @JPNadda जी और देश के हर भू-भाग में मेहनत करने वाले सभी भाजपा कार्यकर्ताओं को मैं बधाई देता हूँ।

भाजपा के लिए उनके कार्यकर्ता ही सबसे बड़ी पूँजी हैं। आप…

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) June 4, 2024

While the 2024 Lok Sabha Polls was a tussle between the NDA and INDI Alliance, several independent candidates managed to win a seat in the parliament as well. Here are the names of 7 candidates who beat political parties to win as Independents.

1. Khadoor Sahib / AMRITPAL SINGH
2. Faridkot / SARABJEET SINGH KHALSA
3. Daman & Diu / PATEL UMESHBHAI BABUBHAI
4. Ladakh / MOHMAD HANEEFA
5. Purnia / RAJESH RANJAN ALIAS PAPPU YADAV
6. Sangli / VISHAL (DADA) PRAKASHBAPU PATIL
7. BARAMULLA / ABDUL RASHID SHEIKH

Prime Minister Modi also took time to laud the exceptional mandate in Andhra Pradesh. “Andhra Pradesh has given an exceptional mandate to NDA! I thank the people of the state for their blessings. I congratulate @ncbn Garu, @PawanKalyan Garu and the Karyakartas of @JaiTDP, @JanaSenaParty and @BJP4Andhra for this emphatic victory,” he wrote on X.  

“We will work for the all-round progress of AP and ensure the state prospers in the times to come,” the Prime Minister furthered.

Andhra Pradesh has given an exceptional mandate to NDA! I thank the people of the state for their blessings. I congratulate @ncbn Garu, @PawanKalyan Garu and the Karyakartas of @JaiTDP, @JanaSenaParty and @BJP4Andhra for this emphatic victory.

We will work for the all-round…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 4, 2024

In his latest post on X, Prime Minister Modi thanks the people of Odisha. “Thank you Odisha! It’s a resounding victory for good governance and celebrating Odisha’s unique culture,” PM Modi wrote on X, formally known as Twitter.

“BJP will leave no stone unturned in fulfilling the dreams of people and taking Odisha to new heights of progress. I am very proud of all our hardworking Party Karyakartas for their efforts,” he added. The Prime Minister is expected to address party workers at BJP headquarters soon.

Thank you Odisha! It’s a resounding victory for good governance and celebrating Odisha’s unique culture.

BJP will leave no stone unturned in fulfilling the dreams of people and taking Odisha to new heights of progress.

I am very proud of all our hardworking Party Karyakartas…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 4, 2024

In a post on X, formally known as Twitter, Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked his supporters. “People have placed their faith in NDA, for a third consecutive time! This is a historical feat in India’s history. I bow to the Janata Janardan for this affection and assure them that we will continue the good work done in the last decade to keep fulfilling the aspirations of people,” the Prime Minister wrote on X.

“I also salute all our Karyakartas for their hard work. Words will never do justice to their exceptional efforts,” he added.

People have placed their faith in NDA, for a third consecutive time! This is a historical feat in India’s history.

I bow to the Janata Janardan for this affection and assure them that we will continue the good work done in the last decade to keep fulfilling the aspirations of…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 4, 2024

Longest serving Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik lost from both Kantabanji and Laxam Bag. This is the first time he lost an election. However, he is still leading from Hinjili.

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. PTI File

TDP supremo Chandrababu Naidu has called off the media briefing which was scheduled earlier today. The decision was taken after Naidu had telephonic conversation with PM Modi.

TDP chief Nara Chandrababu Naidu is back on top in Andhra Pradesh. PTI