In the unfolding drama of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the NDA finds itself still below the crucial 300-seat threshold, standing at 295, while the INDIA alliance maintains its steadfast stance with 229 seats. Notably, the battle intensifies as Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi extend their leads in Varanasi and Raebareli, securing 49 and 76 thousand votes respectively. Additionally, the anticipation mounts as Kangana Ranaut appears poised for victory in the Mandi seat.
As the electoral landscape evolves, a surprising twist unfolds in Uttar Pradesh, with the Samajwadi Party now leading on 33 seats, while Congress holds sway on 8 seats, signalling a shift from the predicted outcomes. In Bihar, the JDU emerges as the dominant force, leading with 15 seats, followed closely by the BJP with 11 seats.
Despite the initial projections favoring signalling the NDA, the INDIA alliance poses a formidable challenge, pushing the NDA’s numbers below expectations. The likelihood of the NDA crossing its target of 400 seats dims as INDIA maintains its momentum, making the electoral battlefield fiercely contested.
The real-time updates paint a dynamic picture, with TMC extending its lead in West Bengal, and INDIA asserting dominance in Maharashtra. In Himachal Pradesh, the BJP enjoys a comfortable lead across all four seats, including the stronghold of Mandi, where Kangana Ranaut leads by a substantial margin.
As the day progresses, the fate of the nation hangs in the balance, with every update shaping the course of India’s political landscape. Stay tuned for more live updates as the drama unfolds across all 543 seats in 28 states and 8 Union Territories.
