Stay updated with the latest news and live coverage of India’s general elections here. During the seventh and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections, a man eagerly awaits the release of exit polls at an appliance store in Ajmer on June 1, 2024.
The marathon polling process for the 18th Lok Sabha concluded on Saturday, spanning seven states and the Union Territory of Chandigarh. The final phase covered 57 constituencies, including the prestigious Varanasi seat in Uttar Pradesh, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks a third consecutive term.
Various exit polls suggest a wide range of seats for the ruling NDA, with projections ranging from 353 to 383 seats for the BJP-led alliance and 152 to 182 seats for the opposition INDIA bloc. Some even forecast over 400 seats for the NDA. If these predictions hold, Modi would equal Jawaharlal Nehru’s record of leading his party to victory for a third consecutive term. Exit polls also indicate a significant surge for the BJP in southern states like Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana.
According to the ABP-C Voter poll, the BJP-led alliance is expected to secure between 353 and 383 seats, while the opposition INDIA bloc may clinch between 152 and 182 seats. Today’s Chanakya predicts even higher numbers for the BJP and its allies compared to the 2019 elections, forecasting 335 seats for the BJP and 400 for the NDA, with a margin of 15 seats. The opposition alliance is anticipated to secure 107 seats, with a possible variation of 11 seats.
However, the Congress party has dismissed the exit polls, labelling them as orchestrated by Modi.
June 2, 2024 2,:11 PM The Election Commission seeks factual information from Congress leader Jairam Ramesh regarding his public statement alleging calls made by the home minister to 150 DMs just before the scheduled vote counting. A response is expected by June 2 evening for further action.
June 2, 2024, 1:56 PM Union Minister RK Singh remarks on the exit polls, suggesting a significant victory for the BJP, claiming they have silenced the so-called INDI alliance. He expresses confidence in surpassing the predicted seats.
June 2, 2024, 1:39 PM AAP leader Somnath Bharti vows to shave his head off if Modi becomes Prime Minister again, dismissing the possibility based on his observations during the election campaign.
June 2, 2024, 1:26 PM Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh dismisses the exit polls as false, alleging a psychological game orchestrated by PM Modi and Union HM Amit Shah to pressure opposition parties.
June 2, 2024, 1:14 PM Rahul Gandhi criticizes the exit poll results as “Modi media poll,” suggesting bias. He references a popular song to express scepticism about the predictions.
June 2, 2024, 1:00 PM IST BJP asserts the INDIA alliance is on the ventilator, anticipating their exit from politics after the results. BJP’s acceleration under PM Modi’s leadership is highlighted.
June 2, 2024, 12:49 PM IST TMC claims a decisive mandate against BJP in West Bengal’s Lok Sabha polls, exuding confidence in their performance.
June 2, 2024, 12:31 PM Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara expresses disbelief in exit polls, confident in Congress’ victory in the state.
June 2, 2024, 12:20 PM SP chief Akhilesh Yadav questions the basis of exit polls, emphasizing the importance of manpower over machines.
June 2, 2024 11:51 AM Former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat alleges a motive behind exit polls to favor BJP’s narrative, rejecting attempts to influence public opinion.
June 2, 2024 11:35 AM BJP’s Ravi Shankar Prasad criticizes Congress for poor performance and dismisses their skepticism towards exit polls, urging them to focus on ground-level work.
June 2, 2024 11:29 AM BJP MP Kailash Vijayvargiya taunts Congress over their reaction to exit polls, suggesting nervousness among opposition leaders.
June 2, 2024 11:23 AM PM Modi sets the agenda for NDA 3.0 in a strategic meeting, outlining priorities for the first 100 days.
June 2, 2024 11:04 AM Heatstroke claims the lives of 33 polling staff on June 1, the final voting day.
June 2, 2024 10:59 AM Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut dismisses exit poll predictions as a corporate game, expressing confidence in INDIA alliance’s victory.
June 2, 2024 10:21 AM Congress rejects exit polls, claiming INDIA bloc will win at least 295 seats, attributing the predictions to PM Modi’s influence.
June 2, 2024 10:18 AM Telangana CM Revanth Reddy anticipates Congress’ success in the state, confident in forming the INDIA bloc government.
June 2, 2024 9:49 AM An analysis of past exit polls indicates both accuracy and discrepancies, reminding of the unpredictability of such forecasts.
June 2, 2024 9:22 AM Jairam Ramesh denounces exit polls as orchestrated by outgoing PM Modi, asserting confidence in INDIA bloc’s victory.
June 2, 2024 8:58 AM PM Modi conducts a review meeting with top officials to discuss the agenda for the government’s first 100 days of the third term.
June 2, 2024 8:54 AM The final phase of polling witnesses a voter turnout of 62.36%, with West Bengal leading the charts.
June 2, 2024 8:33 AM Maharashtra Congress leader Nana Patole refutes exit poll predictions, expecting over 300 seats for the INDIA alliance.
June 2, 2024 8:25 AM The Election Commission issues instructions to poll officials for the counting of votes on June 4, outlining procedures for Electronic Voting Machines, VVPATs, and Postal Ballots.
