The 2024 Lok Sabha Election results, announced on June 4th, revealed a significant shift in India’s political scene. Spanning weeks, the election saw the INDIA bloc challenge the BJP’s dominance, leading to a closely contested outcome. State and party analysis showed varied voter choices, reflecting diverse regional sentiments and priorities. This election marks a turning point, highlighting the electorate’s evolving preferences and the dynamic interplay of political forces shaping India’s governance.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Know All Details
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the India Alliance were the two major political alliances in the fray. The BJP emerged as the single largest party, winning around 243 seats. The Congress, part of the India Alliance, nearly doubled its 2019 tally, winning around 100 seats.
State-wise Analysis
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Uttar Pradesh
In Uttar Pradesh, the India Alliance led in 40 Lok Sabha constituencies, with the Samajwadi Party leading the charge against the BJP and ahead in 38 Lok Sabha seats. This was a significant development as Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in India and has the highest number of Lok Sabha seats. The results in this state often play a crucial role in determining the overall outcome of the elections.
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Maharashtra
In Maharashtra, the India Alliance led in 29 out of 48 Lok Sabha seats, with the Congress leading in 12 seats, Shivsena (UBT) in 10 seats, and NCP in 7 constituencies. Maharashtra is the second most populous state and has the second highest number of Lok Sabha seats. The results in this state are also significant in shaping the overall election outcome.
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Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Bihar, and Karnataka
The BJP-led NDA took a comfortable lead in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Bihar, and Karnataka. These states have traditionally been strongholds for the BJP, and the party managed to maintain its dominance in these regions.
Party-wise Analysis
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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
The BJP won around 243 seats across the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi won the Varanasi seat by over 1.5 lakh votes. The party’s performance was particularly strong in the Hindi heartland states and the western and central regions of the country.
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Indian National Congress (INC)
The Congress won around 100 seats, nearly doubling its 2019 tally. Rahul Gandhi led by a huge margin in Wayanad and Rae Bareli. The party made significant gains in the southern and northeastern states.
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Samajwadi Party (SP)
The Samajwadi Party, part of the India Alliance, led in 38 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh. The party’s performance was a key factor in the India Alliance’s overall tally in the state.
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All India Trinamool Congress (AITC)
The AITC led in 31 seats. TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee led by 7 lakh votes from Diamond Harbour. The party continued to dominate in West Bengal, winning a majority of the seats in the state.
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Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)
The DMK led in 21 seats. The party maintained its stronghold in Tamil Nadu, winning a majority of the seats in the state.
Conclusion
The 2024 Lok Sabha Election was a tight race between the NDA and the India Alliance. The BJP emerged as the largest party, while the Congress showed significant gains. This election reflects the vibrant democracy of India, with the electorate’s decisions influencing the country’s political direction. The varied results across states and the complex interaction of regional and national parties point to an intriguing future for India’s politics.
Updated till 9:00 pm IST, June 2024.
