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BJP leads but falls short of majority in LS polls

The party appears to be falling short of securing an absolute majority, which could potentially leave it reliant on its coalition partners within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to form a government.

News Arena Network - New Delhi - UPDATED: June 4, 2024, 05:13 AM - 4 mins read

A motif depicting Prime Minister Narendra Modi during counting of votes for Lok Sabha elections, in New Delhi on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

BJP leads but falls short of majority in LS polls

A motif depicting Prime Minister Narendra Modi during counting of votes for Lok Sabha elections, in New Delhi on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.


The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) finds itself on the cusp of emerging as the single largest party following the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.

 

However, the party appears to be falling short of securing an absolute majority, which could potentially leave it reliant on its coalition partners within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to form a government.

 

Concurrently, the opposition coalition known as the INDIA bloc seems to be making significant gains, heralding a potential shift in the prevailing political landscape characterised by single-party dominance.

 

As the ballot counting process unfolded, the anticipated clarity in the electoral outcome remained elusive, diverging from the expectations set by pre-election exit polls.

 

The BJP, although leading or victorious in 246 constituencies, notably falls shy of the crucial threshold of 272 seats in the 543-member Lok Sabha. In stark contrast, the NDA collectively stands at 300 seats.

 

Conversely, the INDIA bloc is making substantial headway, with leads in 227 seats, alongside the Congress's resurgence, securing victory or leads in 96 constituencies, nearly doubling its tally from the previous election.

 

In the preceding election cycle, the BJP clinched 303 seats independently, while the NDA secured over 350 seats collectively.

 

However, the current electoral dynamics suggest a potential reduction in the BJP's parliamentary strength. This scenario underscores a resurgence of coalition politics, superseding the era of singular party dominance.

 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, poised to potentially secure a historic third consecutive term, faces the prospect of assuming office with considerably diminished parliamentary numbers.

 

The BJP's electoral performance suffered setbacks in crucial states such as Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Haryana, failing to meet the anticipated gains in southern territories.

 

Meanwhile, amid the electoral ambiguity, few political leaders promptly voiced their perspectives.

 

BJP's national general secretary Arun Singh projected confidence in the NDA's electoral triumph, emphasising popular support for Prime Minister Modi. 

 

Conversely, Congress spokesperson Jairam Ramesh seized the opportunity to critique Modi's leadership, urging him to take moral responsibility and resign in light of the electoral outcomes.

 

Uttar Pradesh, renowned as India's political nerve center with 80 parliamentary seats, witnessed a remarkable electoral upheaval.

 

The Samajwadi Party (SP) and Congress alliance orchestrated a formidable challenge to the BJP's dominance, effectively consolidating anti-BJP sentiments and restricting the party to a mere 36 leads, as opposed to its previous tally of 62 seats.

 

Notably, SP, led by Akhilesh Yadav, surged ahead with leads in 34 seats, a substantial leap from its 2019 performance. Concurrently, Congress secured victories in six constituencies.

 

While Prime Minister Modi maintained a significant lead in Varanasi, his electoral stronghold, his party colleague Smriti Irani faced a notable setback in Amethi, trailing behind the Congress candidate by a substantial margin.

 

In West Bengal, another politically charged state, the Trinamool Congress, a key opposition ally, asserted its dominance by securing leads in 29 seats, slightly surpassing its previous performance.

 

Conversely, the BJP, which claimed 18 seats in the previous Lok Sabha elections, trailed with leads in 12 constituencies.

 

In states like Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, the BJP demonstrated significant electoral prowess, sweeping victories or leading in a vast majority of parliamentary seats.

 

However, the electoral landscape in other states remained considerably indecisive, reflecting a resurgence of multipolar politics driven by grassroots concerns such as unemployment and inflation.

 

Maharashtra, housing 48 Lok Sabha seats, witnessed a fragmentation of political allegiances, particularly within the Shiv Sena-BJP alliance.

 

While the BJP experienced a decline in its seat tally, the Congress surged ahead, indicating a potential shift in the state's political dynamics.

 

The BJP's electoral triumph in Odisha, securing leads in 19 out of 21 parliamentary seats, underscores its expanding influence in traditionally uncharted territories.

 

Similarly, the party's strong showing in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka highlights its growing electoral footprint in southern India.

 

The ongoing Lok Sabha elections signify a departure from the era of unipolar politics, ushering in a new era characterised by coalition dynamics and heightened electoral competition. 

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