In the recent Lok Sabha elections in Assam, both the BJP and Congress saw an increase in their vote shares by over one per cent, as per Election Commission data. The BJP's share rose from 36.41 per cent in 2019 to 37.43 per cent in 2024, securing nine out of 14 Lok Sabha seats.
As Lok Sabha election results are announced, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won a total of 240 seats but fell short of absolute majority.
Lok Sabha election results 2024: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra praised her brother, Rahul Gandhi, for his unwavering determination and commitment to truth following the party's strong performance in the Lok Sabha elections.
The Union Cabinet has recommended the dissolution of the 17th Lok Sabha. This decision marks a crucial step in the transition to the formation of a new government following the recently concluded elections.
With the BJP falling short of a majority in the Lok Sabha and needing the NDA allies to form the government at the Centre, Bihar Chief Minister and JD (U) head Nitish Kumar and TDP's N Chandrababu Naidu have emerged as potential kingmakers.
Assam: The flood situation in Assam has deteriorated due to Cyclone Remal's intense rainfall, with the death toll reaching 25 after seven more fatalities on Tuesday. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) reported drownings in Cachar, Nagaon, and Kamrup (Metro) districts.
BJD chief Naveen Patnaik served as the Chief Minister of Odisha for last 24 years. He became the CM on March 5, 2000.
With the BJP falling short of a majority in the Lok Sabha and needing the NDA allies to form the government at the Centre, I.N.D.I.A bloc is seen an oportunity to dislodge PM Modi and is tring to rope in TDP and Nitish Kumar's JD-U.
Lok Sabha Election Results: Prime Minister Narendra Modi won by more than 1.52 lakh votes from Varanasi, while Congress leader Rahul Gandhi bettered Sonia Gandhi's 2019 victory margin from Rae Bareli, winning by more than 3.90 lakh votes. He also won from Wayanad by 3.64 lakh votes margin.
Both Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav are scheduled to attend their individual alliance partner meetings in Delhi, a day after election results. NDA and INDIA bloc will sit today to decide on government formation, as the BJP has fallen short of majority.
Lok Sabha Elections Results: While the Lok Sabha has 543 members, counting was held for 542 seats after the BJP's Surat candidate Mukesh Dalal was elected unopposed.
The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance achieved a majority with support from key allies, including N Chandrababu Naidu's Telugu Desam Party and Nitish Kumar's JD(U), which won 16 and 12 seats respectively. Other alliance partners also contributed to crossing the halfway mark.
Lok Sabha election results: The results of general elections came as a shocker for some bigwigs as they suffered defeat, the list includes Union Minister Smriti Irani, NC leader Omar Abdullah and others.
At least 15 Muslim candidates, including TMC's Yusuf Pathan, have won seats in the Lok Sabha elections. Pathan achieved a significant victory over Congress veteran Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury. Despite a decrease from the previous election's 115 Muslim candidates to 78, notable wins were recorded.
Kalpana Soren, wife of former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren, won the Gandey bypoll by 27,149 votes over her nearest BJP rival Dilip Kumar Verma, according to officials.
Himachal Pradesh Assembly by-polls: In the 2022 assembly polls, Congress had won 40 seats while the BJP got 25.BJP candidate Sudhir Sharma secured 28,066 votes in the Dharamshala assembly constituency and defeated his nearest rival Devender Singh Jaggi of Congress who got 22,540 votes.
With the BJP falling short of majority, Kumar is being seen as a key player whom the opposition INDIA bloc is also sending fillers.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: In Kerala, IT minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar conceded defeat to Congress veteran Shashi Tharoor in what was a keenly-watched wrestle.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: PM Narendra Modi addressed the BJP workers at the party headquarters after the NDA registered victory in the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. He thanked the NDA allies and also expressed his gratitude to the voters.
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