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2024 Lok Sabha Election results: Surprised with LS results? Here are the biggest upsets
2024 Lok Sabha Election results: The counting day is turning out to be a big eye-opener for the country and also for many prominent candidates. Some of them had been handed facile wins by the recent exit polls.
Lok Sabha Election Winner List 2024: Here is the full list of all 543 BJP, Congress, SP, TMC and other victorious MPs
Election Result Full Winner List 2024: The BJP faces unexpected losses in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan, with the NDA coalition projected to secure around 290 seats. The BJP alone falls short of a majority, leading in only 191 seats despite gains in Odisha, Telangana, and Kerala. The INDIA alliance leads with 234 seats. The BJP will need strong support from allies to maintain a majority.
BJP falls short of majority: Who will be the kingmakers to help Modi form the govt?
Lok Sabha vote count showed BJP/NDA struggling for 272-majority mark, with BJP at around 244 seats. Apprehension prevailed on Dalal Street. Nitish Kumar's JD-U led in 15 of Bihar's 40 seats, while Chandrababu Naidu's TDP was ahead in 16 of Andhra Pradesh's 25 seats. Counting ongoing across 542 constituencies.
We are in NDA, we will remain in NDA: JD(U) leader K C Tyagi
Amid speculations over Nitish Kumar-led JD(U)'s next move in the wake of vote counting trends, senior party leader K C Tyagi confirmed that JD(U) is firmly in the NDA alliance, dismissing rumors of a potential shift back to the INDIA bloc.
Ladakh Lok Sabha Result 2024: Independent candidate Mohmad Haneefa wins
Independent candidate Mohmad Haneefa secured victory in the Ladakh Lok Sabha constituency, triumphing over Congress rival Tsering Namgyal by 27,906 votes. Haneefa garnered 65,303 votes, while Namgyal received 37,397 votes, and BJP's Tashi Gyalson got 31,956 votes in the three-way race. Haneefa, a former National Conference district president, is the fourth independent to win the seat since its establishment in 1967.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: From Dhruv Rathee to RCB, check out Hilarious memes that will make your day
As the numbers rolled in, social media exploded with memes and reactions. People across platforms like X (formerly known as Twitter) and Instagram were quick to comment on the BJP's unexpected performance. Memes about the "400 Paar" slogan not hitting the mark were everywhere, showcasing the internet’s knack for humour even in serious political moments.
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Lok Sabha election result drama: Modi, Shah call up TDP’s Naidu; Pawar dials Nitish
Top leaders across India's major political parties are contacting each other as vote count trends show unexpected results, diverging from exit poll forecasts. The BJP-led NDA is leading in over 200 seats, surpassing the majority mark of 272. The INDIA bloc is also gaining ground, particularly in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra.
Election trends show moral defeat for Modi: Congress
Exit polls on Saturday indicated that Prime Minister Modi is likely to secure a third consecutive term in office. The predictions suggest that the BJP-led NDA is set to achieve a substantial majority in the Lok Sabha elections. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh took to X to criticize the exit polls. "The exit polls have been completely exposed for what they were -- 'a total sham,'" he stated.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Vote counting underway; See pics
Counting of votes for the Lok Sabha elections began on Tuesday morning across states and Union Territories. While the Lok Sabha has 543 members, counting is being held for 542 seats after the BJP's Surat candidate Mukesh Dalal was elected unopposed.
Lok Sabha Election Results: Can EVMs be tampered or hacked? Allegations and EC stance
The counting of votes for the months-long crucial Lok Sabha Elections 2024 started at 8 am on June 4, and initial trends showed the BJP-led NDA leading over the Opposition's INDIA bloc. Even though the NDA was leading, initial trends showed a downfall in the seat share and a possible hit in the alliance's "400 paar" target.
Strict instructions passed to ensure full transparency in counting process: Chief Election Commissioner
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said strict instructions have been given to all chief electoral officers, district magistrates, observers and superintendents of police to ensure transparency in the counting process according to rules.
Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: Where, when and how to watch vote counting
All eyes are on the Lok Sabha election results, scheduled to be declared today, June 4. The voting for the 543-member Lok Sabha took place over seven phases from April 19 to June 1. The Election Commission will start counting votes at 8 am, covering the Lok Sabha election, state legislative assemblies of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, and bye-elections to assembly constituencies. Results can be checked on the ECI website and various news channels' online platforms. MovieMax will also screen the results live in Maharashtra.
Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: How will 64 crore votes be counted? Here is the complete process
The counting of votes for the Lok Sabha elections will follow strict guidelines set by the Election Commission. The process will begin with the counting of postal ballot papers, followed by the counting of votes from Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). The Control Unit (CU) and Form 17C will be used for EVM vote counting, ensuring the CU's paper seal is intact and votes match Form 17C. Verification of Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips will follow, including mandatory verification from five randomly selected polling stations per constituency.
Counting process absolutely robust: Chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar
Addressing concerns raised by Opposition parties regarding the counting process, CEC Kumar dismissed allegations of tampering and urged against spreading rumors that cast doubt on the integrity of the election. Without directly naming any party or individual, he referred to recent social media allegations made by Congress members Ajay Maken and Jairam Ramesh, challenging them to provide evidence before the counting begins.
Sonia Gandhi hopeful exit polls will be proved wrong
Opposition leaders reject exit poll projections, confident in INDIA bloc's majority win ahead of vote counting.
BJP leaders hold meeting on eve of Lok Sabha poll counting
Senior BJP leaders, including Union ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, held a meeting to discuss the party's performance in the Lok Sabha polls and its preparation for the counting of votes on June 4.
LS polls: Delhi Police issues traffic advisory ahead of counting of votes on Tuesday
Delhi Police issued an advisory for traffic arrangements on Tuesday due to the counting of votes for the 2024 general elections on June 4.
Count of postal ballots will commence first: CEC
The process of simultaneous counting of postal ballots and EVM votes followed in 2019 elections continues in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim. VVPAT slips are matched with EVM results for transparency.
EC rejects Jairam Ramesh's request for 1 week time to back accusations against Amit Shah
The Election Commission of India has rejected Congress leader Jairam Ramesh's request for a one-week extension to support his accusations against Amit Shah. The commission has requested Ramesh to provide factual details about Amit Shah's calls to 150 District Magistrates before vote counting. Ramesh claims these allegations are part of psychological games orchestrated by the outgoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the outgoing Home Minister Amit Shah.
Lok Sabha Election Results: EC responds to 'laapataa gentlemen' remark; says demand by multi-party delegations addressed
The Election Commission of India held a press conference in Delhi on Monday, just a day before the vote counting for the Lok Sabha elections 2024. In a recent turn of events, the EC took action following a public statement by Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on social media. Ramesh claimed that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had contacted 150 District Magistrates just before the scheduled vote counting on June 4.
Lok Sabha Election Results: How are votes counted? How long does it take to count votes?
After over a month and seven phases of voting, Lok Sabha Elections in India has finally ended for 2024. The counting will be done on June 4, a day that has been anticipated since the Election Commission announced it. A historic number of 64 crore voters cast their votes this year, and the counting will be done in a few hours.
Three-tier security deployed for counting of votes in Jammu, Kathua
Three-tier security measures have been implemented at the counting centers in Jammu and Udhampur Lok Sabha constituencies ahead of the vote counting. Over 23.94 lakh votes in these constituencies will decide the fate of 34 candidates, including top leaders. Enhanced security and logistical arrangements have been made, with CCTV surveillance and trained staff for a smooth counting process scheduled for June 4.
CEC Kumar dares Opposition to give proof of attempts to influence Lok Sabha poll process
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar challenged the opposition to provide evidence of allegations against returning officers and district magistrates being influenced in the poll process. Kumar urged the opposition to identify those trying to manipulate the process before vote counting begins. He dismissed rumors and emphasized the Commission's readiness to address foreign interference.
INDIA bloc leaders urge EC officials to ensure guidelines followed during counting of votes
A delegation of opposition leaders from the INDIA bloc, including Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi and Communist Party of India (Marxist) general secretary Sitaram Yechury, met with the full bench of the Election Commission in New Delhi on Sunday. They urged the Commission to ensure that all guidelines are followed during the counting of votes on June 4, particularly emphasizing the need to declare the results of postal ballots before those of the electronic voting machines (EVMs).
Over 2,000 personnel deployed for counting of votes in Mizoram
Over 2,000 personnel will oversee the vote counting process for the only Lok Sabha seat in Mizoram. There is a a three-tier security arrangement in place at all 13 counting centers. There will be a total of 40 counting halls with 379 counting tables, each supervised by a counting supervisor, agent, and micro observer. The counting will commence at 8 am on Tuesday, starting with postal ballots followed by EVM votes.
Election Commission calls presser today before counting of votes
Earlier on Sunday, the Election Commission sought factual information and details from Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh for his public statement through a post on his social media handle alleging that calls had been made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah to 150 District Magistrates just days before the scheduled counting of votes (June 4).
Psychological games PM Modi is masterminding but results will be very different: Congress on exit polls
The Congress on Saturday claimed that the exit polls had been "orchestrated" by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said these are all psychological games he is masterminding but the actual results will be very different. Several exit polls on Saturday predicted that Prime Minister Modi will retain power for a third straight term, with the BJP-led NDA expected to win a big majority in the Lok Sabha polls.
Congress flags new rule restricting counting agents at ARO tables on counting day, EC clarifies
After the final phase of the Lok Sabha elections, Congress leader Ajay Maken raised concerns about candidates' counting agents not being allowed at Assistant Returning Officer tables during vote counting, calling it a major issue. The Election Commission clarified that agents are allowed at RO and ARO tables. Exit polls indicate BJP-led NDA poised for a significant win.
Manipur: Three layer security cordon in all counting centres on June 4
Counting of votes for the General Elections in Manipur will take place on June 4, with a three-layer security cordon enforced at 24 counting centres. Additionally, over two lakh people in Manipur are affected by floods triggered by cyclones.
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