Lok Sabha election results 2024: The Final Verdict Explained

Lok Sabha Election – BJP Claims Victory Amidst Rising Opposition Power: A Mixed Triumph

In a remarkable political shift, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will form the central government for the third consecutive term. However, the BJP might usually hail this as a clear victory, but it feels somewhat bittersweet given the impressive performance of the opposition I.N.D.I.A bloc.

Bitter-Sweet Victory of BJP

Despite the surprising surge in the I.N.D.I.A bloc, the BJP has secured a mandate for only 240 seats. As the BJP celebrates its victory, the opposition leaders exude newfound confidence in their press conferences, suggesting a significant shift in the political landscape.

The BJP’s campaign this time aimed high with the slogan ‘abki baar 400 paar,’ setting a target of 400 seats for the NDA. Following the conclusion of four voting phases, key BJP figures, including Home Minister Amit Shah, confidently claimed the BJP had already secured 270 of the 380 polled seats. This narrative was bolstered by exit polls predicting 350–400 seats for the NDA, with some projections even suggesting the NDA might reach the 400-seat mark, driving market optimism to new heights.

Final Results and Surprises

The final results revealed a stark contrast to the exit polls. I.N.D.I.A bloc surpassed the 200-seat mark and made significant gains compared to the 2019 elections. Conversely, the BJP now relies on its allies to secure power.

Historical Context and Future Prospects

In 2014, the BJP won a majority on its own, ending an era of unstable coalitions, and repeated the feat in 2019 with 303 seats, the highest tally for a single party since the 1991 elections, when Congress secured 244 seats. This time, however, the BJP will need support from allies like N. Chandrababu Naidu’s TDP and Nitish Kumar’s JD (U) to form the government.

Meanwhile during the Lok Sabha election, the opposition’s I.N.D.I.A bloc, energized by the results, has crossed the 230-seat mark, indicating a robust resurgence and setting the stage for a more competitive political environment.

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Reference: The Times of India