Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Highlights Live Updates: Terming the Lok Sabha election results as the victory of the biggest democracy in the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday thanked party workers and said, it is confirmed that NDA is forming the government for the third time.
According to results and trends, the National Democratic Alliance is set to get 296 Lok Sabha seats while the INDIA bloc is expected to secure 229 seats.
Addressing party workers at BJP headquarters, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "It is a victory of 140 crore Indians. There are various aspects to this victory. Since 1962, this is the first time any government has come to power after completing two terms."
Stating that it was an emotional moment for him, Modi said,"After my mother passed away, this was my first election. The mothers and sisters of the country have given me inspiration. Together, we Indians will take the country forward."
In the third term, the country will write a new chapter of big decisions, said the Prime Minister.
Modi added that the emphasis will be on rooting out corruption.
"Today, India is taking everyone along. A strong Bharat will become a powerful pillar of a strong world. The NDA govt, irrespective of parties in states, will work along with them," Modi said.
Reacting to the results, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that the country has unanimously and clearly stated that they do not want Narendra Modi and Amit Shah to be involved in running the country. “This is a huge message for Narendra Modi,” said Gandhi.
This year, polling for 543 constituencies commenced on April 19 and concluded on June 1 which took place in seven phases. The voting period, spanning 44 days, was the second longest after the first parliamentary elections that were held in 1951-52.
On 23 May 2019, when the previous general elections results were announced, the BJP-led NDA coalition was voted back to power with an overwhelming majority.
In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the NDA secured a total of 353 seats, whereas the UPA won 93. Out of these, the BJP claimed 303 seats, and the Congress secured 52.
Check all the latest election result updates related to Delhi, Mumbai, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, UP, Telangana, Karnataka here.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: We will decide on the PM candidate tomorrow. All patriots and all people who are harassed by them (BJP) will come with us. Chandrababu has also been harassed by the BJP govt, said Uddhav Thackeray.
I cannot talk about ifs, buts and possibilities. I had said during the elections that if there is a chance that someone else can become the PM instead of Modi then we will support them, said AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi when asked if he will go to INDIA alliance if invited.
INDIA alliance has performed really well in Maharashtra and across the nation. We have shown that arrogance has no place in India. Anti-constitutional forces, anti-democratic forces have no place in India, says Aaditya Thackeray
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: The results came in our favour and it is a great feeling. I am grateful to local leaders and party workers for their hard work and support. It was due to their efforts that we won the seat. I will work for the development of the people of this constituency,” says TMC candidate from Baharampur Yusuf Pathan.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Our constitution is our guiding light. This year, our constitution will complete 75 years. Irrespective of politcal party in diferent states, the NDA government will work along with them, says PM Modi.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: From climate change to food security, India is working on issues which are important for the world. Today, India is taking everyone along. Strong Bharat will become a powerful pillar of strong world, says PM Modi
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: I want ot reiterate to the people of the country, if you work for 10 hours, Modi will work for 18 hours. If you walk two-steps, Modi will take four-steps. Together, we Indians will take India forward. In the third term, country will write new chapter of big decisions, says PM Modi.
We always gave first priority to the country. During Covid-19, we took decisions that were in ‘jan heet'. The feeling of ‘rashtra pratham’ will make India atmanirbhar, says PM Modi.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: I bow before the people for the blessing NDA has received in 2024. Personally, it is an emotional moment for me. This was my first election after my mother passed away . The mothers and sisters have give me an inspiration, says PM Modi.
In Telangana our seats have doubled. In Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Delhi, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh and Himachal, our party has done a clean sweep.
I congratulate all political parties and winners. I also thank all workers of NDA and the BJP. There are various aspects to this victory. This is the first time any government has come to power after completing two terms. The NDA has also got victories in state elections – Andhra, Odisha, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. In these states, Congress was wiped out. It must have become difficult for them to save a deposit (from getting forfeited). The BJP has also won a seat in Kerala, said PM Modi.
I am indebted for all the love and affection. We are thankful to the people of the country for showing faith in the NDA and the BJP. Today is Tuesday and on this sacred day, it is confirmed that NDA is forming a government for the third time. Today's victory is the victory of the biggest democracy in the world. It is a victory of 140 crore India. I also thank the Election Commission, says PM Modi.
The opposition spread lies, abused Prime Minister Narendra Modi during campaigning. In 2024 also, people have rejected opportunistic opposition. They should do self-introspection about why the people of India are not supporting them. The NDA alliance will take the country forward, says JP Nadda.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: The ones who work for the welfare of the country also face challenges, but they continue working. In Bengal, our tally increased, but they are not talking about it. In Odisha, a BJP government is being formed because of Narendra Modi. Some people have forgotten how the country has stood with Narendra Modi, says JP Nadda.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Addressing party workers from BJP headquarters in Delhi, BJP chief JP Nadda congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and thanked party workers for the mandate NDA received in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. "Be it elections or to lead the country, PM Modi has always led the country, party and the people from the front," said Nadda.
The day we formed the INDIA bloc, we had decided that we need to finish the dictatorship in the nation and save the Constitution. We can select the PM's face later and I feel we will take a decision regarding this tomorrow, said Uddhav Thackeray.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP chief JP Nadda, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh are at party headquarters in Delhi. PM Modi will also address party workers.
This victory of the NDA is a reflection of the people's unwavering faith in the leader Narendra Modi who has devoted his life for the country, said Amit Shah in a post on X.
In a series of posts, Shah further said, “With this mandate, New India is ready to give further momentum and strength to the development journey. This victory of NDA is the blessing of the people for the way Modi Ji has worked hard in the last 10 years to fulfill the dreams of the poor, women, backward, deprived and youth of the country."
Reacting to Lok Sabha election results, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that people have placed their faith in NDA, for a third consecutive time. “This is a historical feat in India’s history,” said Modi in a tweet.
To those who stood by me through loss and victory, I am forever grateful. To those celebrating today, congratulations. And to those asking, "How's the josh?" I say- it’s still high, Sir, said Smriti Irani in a post on X.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Thanking all the voters, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said that they were expecting to win 15 seats, however they won nine seats. "In 2019, we won only 1 position. This time, we won 9 seats. We got 45.34% vote share in the state and BJP got 46.04% vote share. The gap is less than 1%. In 2019, the BJP got 51.38% and we got 31.88%. Our vote share has increased this time than in 2019."
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi thanked voters of Uttar Pradesh for supporting Congress party and INDIA bloc. “UP ki janta ne kamaal karke dikha diya...The people of UP understood the politics of the country and the danger to the Constitution, and they safeguarded the Constitution.”
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: I have won from both seats and I want to thank the voters of Raebareli and Wayanad. It is yet to be decided on which seat I'll stay... I will discuss this, says Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: When asked about the possibilty of government formation as some of the NDA partners were also ally of Congress as NDA has got a majority, Rahul Gandhi said that the party is going to have meeting with INDIA alliance partners and decision will be taken accordingly.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: The country has unanimously and clearly stated that they do not want Narendra Modi and Amit Shah to be involved in running the country. This is a huge message for Narendra Modi, says Rahul Gandhi.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: The fight was to to save the constitution. When they cancelled our bank accounts, put CMs in jail, broke parties, I had faith that the people of the country will stand together. I thank all partners of INDIA bloc, party workers. Wherever we fought, we (INDIA bloc) fought together.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: No party has got a clear majority. BJP asked votes in favor of one person. This has been clear that the mandate is against Modi. It is his political and moral defeat. Rahul Gandhi's both the yatras became the base of our campaign, says Mallikarjun Kharge.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: BJP candidate and Union minister Shripad Naik wins North Goa Lok Sabha seat while Congress' Viriato Fernandes wins South Goa seat.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi won the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat by a margin of 1.5 lakh votes. Modi defeated Congress candidate Ajay Rai.
Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar) won one seat as party candidate Sunil Tatkare retained Raigad Lok Sabha seat, defeating nearest rival Anant Geete of Shiv Sena (UBT) by margin of 82,784 votes.
Meerut: BJP candidate Arun Govil leading
Ballia: SP's Sanatan Pandey leading, BJP candidate Neeraj Shekhar trailing
Pilibhit: BJP's Jitin Prasada leading
Amethi: Smriti Irani trailing, Congress candidate Kishori Lal leading.
Nagina: Chandrashekhar of Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) leads
Sultanpur: BJP candidate Maneka Gandhi trailing, Samajwadi Party's Rambhual Nishad leading
Raebareli: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi leading
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Brij Bhushan Singh's son Karan Singh leads in Kaiserganj Lok Sabha Election seat. "The people have proved that it is the bastion of the BJP," says Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: The people of the country have defeated BJP but the dictatorial attitude of BJP has not changed. Therefore, I would like to say to all the parties that believe in democracy and the Constitution that they should come forward to save the country by removing the BJP and form a strong government, because BJP does not even have the majority to form the government.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: As Congress candidate Shashi Tharoor leads from Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat, Union Minister and BJP candidate Rajeev Chandrashekhar said that he was dissapointed as he worked very hard.
"It is disappointing given that we worked very hard….We ran a very positive campaign….3.4 lakh people supported us which is a record number….I believe we are on the right track….I am disappointed that I could not win…My commitment to Thiruvananthapuram and people of Thiruvananthapuram remains steadfast," Rajeev told ANI.
TMC workers celebrate in front of the TMC Office as the party is moving towards a massive victory in the state.
Taking a swipe at Narendra Modi, Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot said that now it has become clear that neither BJP will get 370 seats nor NDA will get 400 seats. “BJP is not even able to get a clear majority in the name of Prime Minister Modi. In such a situation, Shri Narendra Modi should now withdraw his claim and name from the post of Prime Minister,” said Gehlot in a post on X.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: There is going to be a change in the country. We look at this positively...BJP will lose more seats by the evening and they will fall below 240...Maharashtra, UP and West Bengal have done the biggest ‘khela’, says Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Gurmeet singh Meet Hayer, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Candidate from Sangrur, won the Lok Sabha election by a margin of 1,72,560 votes. Hayer defeated Sukhpal Singh Khaira of Congress, Simranjit Singh Mann of SAD and Arvind Khanna of the BJP.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: JD(S) candidate and former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy wins Mandya seat by 2,84,620 votes.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024:BJP's Raebareli candidate Dinesh Pratap Singh accepts defeat as Rahul Gandhi leads by nearly 4 lakh votes.
Shashi Tharoor, the Congress candidate from Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha constituency who is leading against BJP candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar said, “This is the blessing for the 4th time and I will do my best to be worthy of that trust to serve them well.”
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: As per EC, BJP is leading on 36 seats and Samajwadi Party (SP) on 33 seats, while Congress is ahead on 7 seats.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Alleging rigging in vote counting, Congress candidate from Rajasthan's Jaipur Rural Anil Chopra's supporters staged protest outside University Commerce College, reports ANI.
Union Minister Amit Shah's vote margin against Congress candidate has increased by 7 lakh votes. Congress candidate Sonal Patel is trailing.