The BJP’s campaign for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections was led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who participated in over 200 public meetings, including rallies and roadshows. After six weeks of voting across seven phases, the votes are now being counted, and the results will be announced today. Tight security surrounds the vote counting process. Voting took place from April 19 to June 1 for 543 seats in the Lok Sabha, with each seat representing one member in the Lower House of Parliament. To form a government, a party or coalition needs a majority of 272 seats.
This year’s Lok Sabha election is the second-longest in India’s history since the first election in 1951-52. Trends typically appear within an hour of counting, and the results are usually clear by the afternoon. According to poll officials, the counting of EVM votes will start 30 minutes after the postal ballot count.
The BJP aims to win 370 seats for itself and 400 seats for its coalition, the NDA. The Congress, weakened by recent losses and defections, is part of the Opposition bloc INDIA, which is challenging the BJP. The INDIA bloc’s campaign included joint rallies by various Opposition leaders.
The competition between the BJP and the INDIA alliance in this election reflects a broader ideological battle within the country.
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