India Election Results | Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Live Updates: President Murmu accepts PM Modi's resignation, asks him to continue as caretaker (2024)

Naidu, Nitish, and other leaders from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) convened at the residence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to deliberate on the formation of the new government.

The meeting, which took place shortly after the victory of the NDA in the recent elections, aimed to discuss the allocation of ministerial positions and the overall structure of the upcoming administration.

Key figures from various NDA constituent parties, including Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, were present at the gathering to provide their insights and suggestions regarding the formation of the new government.

The discussions are expected to pave the way for a smooth transition of power and the establishment of a stable and effective government that will work towards fulfilling the promises made to the electorate during the campaign.

Madhavi Latha, a prominent BJP leader, recently made a statement comparing the party's approach to warfare with that of the Pandavas and Kauravas from the epic Mahabharata. She emphasized that the BJP only engages in straightforward battles, much like the Pandavas, while the Kauravas employed underhanded tactics and attacked from behind.

Latha acknowledged that although the Pandavas emerged victorious in the Kurukshetra war, they suffered significant losses, including their own children, the Panch Pandavas, and the mighty warrior Abhimanyu. She drew parallels between this ancient conflict and the current political landscape, suggesting that in the battle between truth and injustice, the truth often has to make sacrifices and lose some of its supporters.

"We have to sacrifice our beloved voters because of the wrong allegations, wrong misinterpretations, and wrong communication that has been passed onto those simple, poor, insecure people of this country," Latha stated. Despite these challenges, she expressed confidence that truth and justice will ultimately prevail, attributing the BJP's return to power to this belief.

Jitan Ram Manjhi, the former Chief Minister of Bihar and the founder of Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular), has expressed his support for Narendra Modi's bid to become the Prime Minister of India for a third consecutive term. In a statement, Manjhi declared, "We are in favour of Narendra Modi becoming the Prime Minister of India for the third time..."

He further emphasized the collective desire of his party and allies to see Modi continue as the nation's leader. "All of us together want him to become the Prime Minister of India. We will choose him as our leader..." Manjhi's endorsem*nt comes as a significant boost to Modi's prospects in the upcoming general elections.

The NDA's performance in the recent Bihar Lok Sabha elections was its worst since coming to power in the state. The BJP-led coalition secured only 30 out of the 40 seats, a significant drop from its previous tallies of 39 in 2019, 31 in 2014, and 32 in 2009. Despite ruling Bihar since 2005 and having a strong ally in Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, the NDA struggled to maintain its dominance in the face of the "Modi wave".

The INDIA bloc, comprising the RJD, Congress, and Left parties, managed to win nine seats, with one going to an Independent candidate. The bloc's best performance came from the south Bihar region of Shahabad and Magadh, where it won six out of the eight seats that went to polls in the final phase. CPI(ML) Liberation general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya noted, "Even though the INDIA coalition has underperformed in Bihar, the best performance has once again come from the south Bihar region of Shahabad and Magadh. Of the eight seats that went to the polls in this region on the last phase, INDIA has won six and put up a great fight in the other two".

The RJD, the largest Bihar constituent of the INDIA bloc, won only four seats, falling short of its potential. The Congress, often considered a spent force in the state, surprised many by winning three of the nine seats it contested, including the Sasaram reserved constituency. The Magadh-Shahabad region also saw the RJD's strategic move to field Arun Kushwaha, a JD(U) turncoat, in the Rajput-majority Aurangabad seat, which paid off as they wrested the seat from the BJP.

The INDIA bloc also made gains in the Muslim-dominated Seemanchal region, with the Congress retaining Kishanganj and senior leader Tariq Anwar winning back Katihar from the JD(U). Independent candidate Pappu Yadav, who calls himself a "loyal soldier of Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi", won the Purnea seat, defeating the two-term JD(U) MP Santosh Kushwaha.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday said that in the 2024 Lok Sabha election, people voted for protecting the Constitution, reservation and democracy.

"The votes were cast to save the Constitution, democracy and reservation, and we hope that by walking on the path of social justice we will be able to fulfil the dreams of Netaji (Mulayam Singh Yadav) and Samajwadis," Akhilesh Yadav told ANI.

Asked about if the INDIA bloc would be able to form the government at the Centre, he said that it was all about numbers.

"Yes, I am going to Delhi (to attend the INDIA bloc meeting). It is all a matter of numbers (govt formation). The public has rejected negative politics. We aimed to stop the BJP. I thank the public for this and their cooperation," he said.

Akhilesh Yadav won the Kannauj Lok Sabha constituency with a vote margin of 1,70,922 defeating BJP's Subrat Pathak who was the incumbent.

The Election Commission data reveals that the BJP secured victory in 25 out of the 26 Lok Sabha seats in Gujarat. However, the party's vote share declined from 63.11 per cent in the 2019 elections to 61.86 per cent in the recent polls.

The Congress and AAP, both members of the INDIA bloc, collectively garnered 33.93 per cent of the votes in the 25 constituencies they contested. The Congress's vote share stood at 31.24 per cent, while the AAP managed to secure 2.69 per cent.

In a closely contested battle, the Congress succeeded in wresting the Banaskantha seat from the BJP, preventing the ruling party from achieving a third consecutive clean sweep of all 26 seats in the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah.

Despite fielding candidates in Bharuch and Bhavnagar as part of the INDIA bloc, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) failed to secure victory in these constituencies.
The EC data also highlighted that in the 2019 elections, when the Congress contested independently without any alliance, it registered a vote share of 32.55 per cent but failed to win a single seat.

The Lok Sabha election outcomes have demonstrated that the Bharatiya Janata Party is not invincible, according to Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray. He made this statement during a meeting with his party's victorious candidates on Wednesday. Rajabhau Prakash Waje, who secured the Nashik seat, and Sanjay Dina Patil, who won from Mumbai North East, visited the former Maharashtra chief minister at his residence a day after the election results were declared.

"The elections have shown that the BJP can be defeated. The myth (that it cannot be defeated) has been broken," Thackeray said.

Thackeray had previously met with Arvind Sawant and Anil Desai, who emerged victorious in the Mumbai South and Mumbai South Central constituencies, respectively.

The Election Commission of India has announced the results for 542 out of the 543 Lok Sabha constituencies, following the conclusion of the Lok Sabha elections. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged as the single largest party, securing 240 seats, while the Congress party made significant gains, winning 99 seats.

However, the BJP's victory count fell short of its previous performances in 2019 and 2014, when it had won 303 and 282 seats, respectively. In contrast, the Congress party showcased a remarkable improvement, nearly doubling its tally from 52 seats in 2019 and more than doubling its 2014 count of 44 seats.

The INDIA bloc, a coalition of opposition parties, exceeded expectations by crossing the 230-seat mark, presenting a formidable challenge to the ruling party and defying the predictions made by various exit polls.

PM Modi has secured a third term, but the BJP will need to rely on the support of other parties in his coalition - JD (U) chief Nitish Kumar and TDP's chief Chandrababu Naidu.

The BJP, having fallen 32 seats short of the 272 majority mark, will require the support of its coalition partners to form the government. This marks the first instance since 2014 that the BJP has not achieved a majority on its own.

As the nation awaits the formation of the new government, the leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) are expected to convene at Prime Minister Modi's residence later today to discuss the way forward.

Sudesh Mahto, the leader of the AJSU Party, declared that the NDA has secured the necessary mandate to establish the government at the Centre, as it has comfortably surpassed the majority mark of 272 in the 543-member Lok Sabha. Mahto departed for Delhi to participate in the NDA meeting scheduled to take place in the national capital later that day, following an invitation from Union Home Minister Amit Shah, according to a party spokesperson.

In the seat-sharing arrangement with the BJP, the AJSU Party, an NDA ally in Jharkhand, was allocated the Giridih constituency, which it successfully won. The party's candidate, Chandraprakash Choudhary, emerged victorious, defeating JMM's Mathura Mahato by a margin of 80,880 votes.

The Union cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recommended the dissolution of the 17th Lok Sabha today, just one day after the results of the Lok Sabha elections were announced. The current term of the Lok Sabha is set to expire on June 16.

Reliable sources have indicated that the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the Janata Dal-United (JDU), considered to be potential "kingmakers," have given their approval for the formation of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government. Consequently, the swearing-in ceremony for PM Modi is expected to take place on June 8. Both the TDP and JDU are anticipated to formally submit letters of support to the BJP during an upcoming meeting of the alliance.

The Election Commission of India has announced the results for 542 out of the 543 Lok Sabha constituencies. The BJP emerged victorious in 240 seats, while the Congress secured 99 seats. However, the BJP's victory tally fell short of its impressive performance in 2019, when it won 303 seats, and also lower than the 282 seats it had secured in 2014. In contrast, the Congress party demonstrated significant growth, winning 99 seats, a notable increase from the 52 seats it had won in 2019 and the 44 seats it had secured in 2014.

Ajeet Sharma, the father of Bollywood actor Neha Sharma, faced defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from Bhagalpur, Bihar, where he contested on an Indian National Congress ticket. Janata Dal (United) candidate Ajay Kumar Mandal emerged victorious, securing more votes than Sharma.

Following the announcement of the election results on Tuesday, Neha expressed her gratitude to her father's supporters through an Instagram post, acknowledging the challenging day for their family.

"It's been a tuff day for us but we gave a very good fight and I'm very thankful to all the people who believed in my Father and voted for him. While we turn the page to the next chapter remember - Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising every time we fail," Neha wrote.

Aisha Sharma, Neha's sister, also shared a message dedicated to their father in light of the election outcome.

A meeting of the Maharashtra unit of the BJP began here on Wednesday, a day after the party won nine Lok Sabha seats in the state, where its tally dwindled by 14 as compared to the 2019 parliamentary polls. Deputy chief minister and senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis and the party's state unit chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule are among the leaders who are attending the meeting, party sources said. The party's performance will be analysed during the meetings and discussions related to it will be held, they said. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP had won 23 seats in Maharashtra.

This time, the BJP and allies won 17 seats out of the 48 Lok Sabha seats in the state, with the BJP's tally dwindling by less than half compared to 2019, while the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) of Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) won 30 of the 48 seats. The BJP-led NDA fell significantly short of its target of bagging 45-plus seats in Maharashtra, garnering just 17 seats. The Congress won 13 seats, a quantum jump from the solitary seat it won in the state in 2019, while Shiv Sena (UBT) won nine and NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) got eight seats.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, a prominent Congress leader, expressed her heartfelt sentiments for her brother, Rahul Gandhi, following his victory in both constituencies he contested and the party's improved performance in the Lok Sabha elections. In her touching message, she commended Rahul's unwavering determination and resilience.

Despite facing skepticism regarding his convictions and being subjected to what she described as an "overwhelming propaganda of lies," Priyanka emphasized that Rahul remained steadfast in his pursuit of truth. She praised his courage, stating that he "never backed down and kept fighting for truth."

Priyanka Gandhi characterized her brother as the "bravest of all," highlighting his approach of combating challenges with love, truth, and kindness. She concluded her note by expressing her deep sense of pride in Rahul Gandhi's actions and character.

"I know my height": Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin repeated this famous statement of his father M Karunanidhi, when asked if INDIA bloc would project him as its PM candidate. "I have said this several times," he told reporters on Tuesday.

Stalin said he would leave for New Delhi to take part in INDIA alliance meeting, and thanked the efforts made by INDIA bloc leaders and cadres to defeat fascism and to safeguard democracy and the Constitution.

Manoj Jha, a prominent figure in the Rashtriya Janata Dal, strongly criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party following their failure to secure a majority in the Lok Sabha elections. He asserted that the public had delivered a "shock" to the party due to their "attitude."

Furthermore, Jha directed his criticism towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that in the aftermath of the election results, the BJP-RSS is actively seeking Modi's "replacement."

Manoj Jha said, "You talked about 400 paar. You had a majority in 2014 and 2019, but this time you are 34 seats short of a majority. Accept this, the people have given you a shock and told you that the government won't be run with this attitude. People did not let you reach 272 seats."

"Has coalition ever mattered to you (BJP)? What did you do with Shiv Sena, Akali Dal and even Nitish ji and Chandrababu ji. Today, it is your need, but I know the Prime Minister's party and the organisation in Nagpur (RSS)...your (PM Modi) replacement is being searched, so think over that," he added.

As the race to form the next government intensifies, both the NDA and INDIA alliances are convening strategic meetings in Delhi to secure the necessary numbers for a majority.

To establish a government, a party or coalition must attain a two-third majority, which translates to 272 seats. With this goal in mind, the BJP and the INDIA bloc are holding separate meetings in the capital city to explore potential coalition partners.

Among the NDA leaders arriving in Delhi are Bihar chief minister and Janata Dal United (JDU) chief Nitish Kumar, as well as Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu. Interestingly, Nitish Kumar and his former INDIA ally, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav, will be sharing the same flight to Delhi.

The Union Cabinet meeting is slated for around 3:30 pm, while the INDIA bloc will convene at 6 pm in the national capital. As the political landscape continues to shift, all eyes are on these crucial meetings that could determine the future of India's governance.

Sharad Pawar, the NCP-SCP chief, and Supriya Sule, the party's MP from Baramati, departed from Mumbai on Wednesday morning, heading to Delhi to attend the INDIA bloc meeting scheduled for later in the day. The NCP-SCP managed to secure 8 seats in Maharashtra during the recent Lok Sabha elections.

Supriya Sule emerged victorious in the Baramati Lok Sabha Seat for the fourth consecutive time, defeating Sunetra Pawar, her sister-in-law. Expressing her gratitude to the people of Baramati, Sule in a message to the people of Baramati, thanked the voters for reposing their faith in her again.

As political strategies are being formulated, both the BJP-led NDA and the Opposition INDIA bloc have planned meetings on Wednesday to discuss their future courses of action and solidify their respective positions.

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, announced on Tuesday evening that the NDA would be forming the upcoming government, following the outcome of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The Union Cabinet, under Modi's leadership, is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, just a day after the election results were declared.

In preparation for their upcoming political strategies and actions, both the BJP-led NDA and the Opposition INDIA bloc have planned meetings for Wednesday. These gatherings will focus on determining the most effective course of action for each alliance moving forward.

Early Wednesday morning, the Election Commission finalized the declaration of results for all 543 Lok Sabha constituencies by posting the outcome of votes polled in Maharashtra's Beed constituency on their official website. The BJP emerged victorious in 240 seats, while the Congress secured 99 seats in the Lok Sabha.