Indian General Election Results Live Updates: NDA Wins 293 Seats, INDIA At 233

With voting to elect representatives for the 18th Lok Sabha coming to an end on Saturday, it is now time for the results. Counting of votes is set to be held on June 4 (Tuesday).

Voting was held across seven phases with nearly 97 crore voters, 10.5 lakh polling stations, and 1.5 crore election officials participating in the process making the Lok Sabha general elections 2024 in India the largest election mobilization of man and material in the world.

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is up against the opposition bloc INDIA alliance to form the government at the Centre.

In Assam, the polling of votes was done across 14 constituencies in three phases - April 19, April 26 and May 7.

Special arrangements and facilities like water, shed, toilets, ramps, volunteers, wheelchairs, and electricity were made to ensure that every voter, including elderly and persons with disabilities, can cast their vote with ease.

Meanwhile, at the end of the seventh and final phase of elections, exit polls indicated a comfortable win for the NDA and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third term at the office.

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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured 293 seats out of 543, while the opposition bloc, Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) secured 233 seats and others got 17 as results for the Lok Sabha general elections were declared on Tuesday.

The results went against expectations for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), whose “400 paar” claims took a massive hit. Congress and other opposition parties, who came together to form the INDI Alliance performed exceptionally as the people of the nation gave their mandate.

The BJP secured 240 seats, falling short of the magic number ‘272’ by themselves, while the Congress won 99 seats, followed by the Samajwadi Party bagged 37, Trinamool Congress won 29, and others secured 65.

As counting for the Lok Sabha elections 2024 concluded on Tuesday, the BJP fared better in Assam, even as they faltered elsewhere. The Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma-led BJP in Assam managed to secure 9 seats out of 14.

However, the Congress did have its fair share of big wins as they emerged victorious in Jorhat, Dhubri, and Nagaon.

The BJP emerged victorious by winning a total of 9 seats, with its allies Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and the United Peoples' Party Liberal (UPPL) winning one seat each.

The 9 BJP seats won are Darrang-Udalguri, Dibrugarh, Diphu, Guwahati, Karimganj, Kaziranga, Lakhimpur, Silchar and Sonitpur with comfortable margins.

After ECI trends revealed that the BJP would be unable to form a government at the centre on its own, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resignation, claiming that he had lost credibility after promising to cross 400 seats but failing to do so.

"The Prime Minister has lost credibility, he should resign immediately because he had said that this time they would cross 400 seats. I had said that there is a doubt that the BJP would cross even 200 seats. Now they have to hold the feet of Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu-led TDP," said the Mamata Banerjee.

Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay on Tuesday congratulated PM Narendra Modi for the "historic 3rd consecutive win in the world's biggest elections." In his congratulatory message, Tobgay has vowed to work closely with PM Modi-led "Bharat" to strengthen ties between India and Bhutan.

"Congratulations to my friend PM @narendramodi ji and NDA for the historic 3rd consecutive win in the world's biggest elections. As he continues to lead Bharat to great heights, I look forward to working closely with him to further strengthen the relations between our 2 countries," he said in a post on X.

At the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in Delhi, there was a jubilant atmosphere as fans and party workers celebrated the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA)'s victory in the Lok Sabha elections.

The spectacles evoked fervour and dedication, with supporters sounding'shankha', banging 'dhol', and screaming slogans in honour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the NDA emerged triumphant, prepared to establish the government at the Centre.

Ratan Rajan, an ardent party supporter, exhibited amazing dedication by cycling 1,117.2 kilometres from Bihar to Delhi to attend the celebrations.

Supporters expressed their faith and spirituality by performing pujas, venerating PM Modi statues, and chanting religious hymns like as Hanuman Chalisa, indicating their trust in positive omens.

Supporters expressed their adoration for the Prime Minister through self-drawn paintings picturing PM Modi as Lord Ram, as well as imaginative displays such as painting the party's Lotus symbol on their hands.

Despite conceding defeats in states such as Uttar Pradesh, BJP leaders showed grace in accepting the people's verdict, expressing faith in PM Modi's leadership and the party's capacity to move forward.

In Delhi, the BJP won six out of seven seats, including Praveen Khandelwal's Chandni Chowk seat, consolidating the party's dominance in the region and highlighting its electoral triumph in the Lok Sabha elections.

Following the huge victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has come at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in Delhi to address party workers and supporters.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech at the BJP headquarters marks a watershed moment for the party, representing the completion of months of relentless campaigning and the conclusion of the electoral process. As Modi addresses the ecstatic crowd, the event demonstrates the BJP's power and tenacity, opening the path for a new era of administration and progress led by the NDA.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju triumphs in the Arunachal West election, defeating Nabam Tuki of INC with a total of 205417 votes, a margin of 100738 votes.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Smriti Irani lost to Congress candidate Kishori Lal in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi seat. Irani lost by a margin of 1,67,196.

BJP ally NPP conceded defeat in both Tura and Shillong seats. In Shillong, Voice of People Party's Dr. Ricky Andrew J. Syngkon won with a margin of 3,71,910 votes defeating Congress's Vincent H. Pala. In the Tura constituency, Congress's Saleng A Sangma defeated NPP's Agatha K. Sangma. Saleng Sangma won by a margin of 1,55,241 votes.

“We humbly accept and respect the mandate of the people and wish Mr Saleng A Sangma and Mr Ricky Andrew J Syngkon the very best,” wrote Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on platform 'X' earlier today.

Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said that the nation "rejected" Narendra Modi while addressing a press conference alongside Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Jairam Ramesh.

Gandhi said that INDIA bloc fought the elections against not just the BJP, but also against the investigative agencies and democratic institutions that were captured by the PM Modi-led government. He said, "The fight was for saving the Constitution."

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge termed results of the Lok Sabha elections as the people's mandate against Prime Minsiter Narendra Modi. Addressing a press conference, Kharge today said, "This is a loss for PM Modi... Those who sought votes in the name of Modi, it is their defeat."

He said that the people supported the positive campaign of Congress, adding, "People will always remember how PM Modi spread falsehood about our manifesto."

Union Home Minister Amit Shah secured a massive victory in Gujarat's Gandhinagar constituency with a total of 10,10,972 votes. He defeated Congress's Sonam Ranambhai Patel with a margin of 7,44,716 votes.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi won from Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi Lok Sabha seat, defeating Congress candidate Ajai Rai by 1,52,513 votes. According to the ECI data, PM Modi secured 6,12,970 votes while Rai secured 4,60,457 votes.

Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and BJP candidate Shivraj Singh Chouhan wins the Vidisha seat with over 11,16,460 votes. The five-time Member of Parliament (MP) is all set for his sixth term in the Parliament as he has won the Vidisha constituency by a margin of 8,17,479.

He thanked the people, equating service to them as a form of worship. He vowed to continue serving them as long as he lives, attributing the overwhelming support to their faith in PM Modi.

Senior BJP leaders including Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh arrive at BJP President JP Nadda's residence. The meeting is anticipated to be in responce to the ongoing vote counting for the Lok Sabha election results 2024.

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai defeated Congress' Anandaswamy Gaddevarmath by 43,513, according to the latest (ECI) update.

Bommai got 7,05,538 votes, while Gaddevarmath received 6,62,025 votes. Bommai was the state's CM from 2021 to 2023. He had taken over from veteran BJP leader BS Yediyurappa after he announced retirement from electoral politics. Bommai was voted out of office in 2023 and Congress formed the government in the state.

In UP’s Mathura constituency, actor-turned-politician Hema Malini, often referred to as Bollywood’s ‘dream girl,’ is leading the Congress candidate Mukesh Dhangar by a margin of 2,66,960 votes, as reported the Election Commission of India (ECI) website.

Raijor Dal Chief Akhil Gogoi and Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Debabrata Saikia met with the Congress candidate Gaurav Gogoi in Nazira. Gaurav Gogoi is currently leading by a margin of 1,37,462 votes.

'Gaurav Gogoi Jindabad' slogans reiterates in the streets of Nazira on Tuesday afternoon. Akhil Gogoi's supporters also felicitated Gaurav Gogoi with a traditional Assamese Gamosa.

Dilip Saikia, the candidate contesting from the Darrang Udalguri constituency, was present at the counting center in Rangia.

Saikia expressed his joy as he headed towards a potential victory.

He extended his gratitude to all the voters in the Darrang Udalguri Lok Sabha constituency.

Addressing the media, Dilip Saikia predicted that the NDA would secure victory in the Darrang Udalguri Lok Sabha seat by a margin of approximately 4 lakh votes. See this report.

On Tuesday, the Guwahati Traffic Police apprehended a group of youths believed to be part of the Siren Gang that is active in the city. The apprehension took place near the strong room at the Maniram Dewan Trade Centre in Guwahati.

Former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi registers his victory by 1,75,993 votes from Jalandhar Constituency. Channi secures a total of 3,90,053 votes defeating BJP's Sushil Kumar Rinku.

In Tripura West, BJP's Biplab Kumar Deb is leading by a margin of 6,01,809 votes, while Congress's Asish Kumar Saha is trailing. According to the latest trends by the Election Commission of India (ECI), Deb has received 8,67,424 votes so far.

On the other hand, BJP's Kriti Devi Debbarman is leading from Tripura East by a margin of 480095 votes. She has secured 7,67,642 votes, according to the ECI. Rajendra Reang is trailing with 2,87,547 votes.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is leading ahead in Gujarat's Gandhinagar with 6,75,367 votes. According to the latest trends by the Election Commission of India, Amit Shah has received 8,98,819 votes. On the other hand, Congress' Sonam Ranambhai Patel is trailing behind and has secured 2,23,452 votes.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari leads by over 78,000 votes over his nearest rival Vikas Thakre of the Congress in the 10th round in the Nagpur Lok Sabha Constituency.

Congress's Hafiz Rashid Ahmed Choudhury has once again taken the lead by a margin of 13264 votes in the Karimganj Lok Sabha constituency, turning a major setback for BJP’s Kripanath Mallah.

TMC's Mahua Moitra, who is seeking re-election from West Bengal's Krishnanagar seat, is leading with a vote margin of over 60k votes against BJP candidate Amrita Roy, as per ECI.

Bharatiya Janata Party's Amrita Roy has so far garnered 238294 votes. In the 2019 Lok Sabha election, Mahua Moitra won from Krishnanagar Lok Sabha seat by winning 614,872 votes.

West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar contesting from the Balurghat Lok Sabha seat is trailing by a margin of 1,86,823 votes against TMC candidate Biplab Mitra, as per the ECI.

Meanwhile, Trinamool Congress General Secretary and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee's nephew and candidate from Diamond Harbour seat, Abhishek Banerjee is leading from the seat with a margin of 4,31,736 votes.

Following Kishori Lal Sharma's substantial lead over BJP leader Smriti Irani in Amethi, Priyanka Gandhi extends her congratulations, expressing her unwavering belief in his victory from the start. She conveys her heartfelt congratulations to Kishori Lal Sharma and the people of Amethi.

As per the latest data recieved from the ECI, Congress candidate Kishori Lal is leading from Amethi with a substantial margin of 1,02,429 votes. BJP minister Smriti Irani is trailing behind with a vote tally of 2,49,934 votes.

Charanjit Singh Channi, the former Punjab Chief Minister and Congress candidate, has emerged victorious in the Jalandhar Lok Sabha seat, defeating BJP candidate Sushil Kumar Rinku by a significant margin of 1,75,993 votes.

As per the latest data from the Election Commission of India, BJP's Kamakhya Prasad Tasa is leading with a huge margin of 1,27,387 votes in the Kaziranga Lok Sabha constituency. Congress candidate Roselina Tirkey is trailing behind with a vote tally of 4,07,523 votes.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has taken a slender lead of 7030 votes in Thiruvananthapuram against Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar.

Shashi Tharoor: 327335

Rajeev Chandrasekhar: 320305

National Conference leader and former J&K CM Omar Abdullah has conceded defeat in Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency against independent candidate Engineer Rashid.

“I think it’s time to accept the inevitable. Congratulations to Engineer Rashid for his victory in North Kashmir. I don’t believe his victory will hasten his release from prison nor will the people of North Kashmir get the representation they have a right to but the voters have spoken and in a democracy that’s all that matters,” Abdullah posted on X.

The Congress is on course to win over 90 Lok Sabha seats - after winning just 44 in 2014 and 52 in the 2019 election. In 2009 the party - then heading the United Progressive Alliance - won 206 seats.

As of now, the Congress is ahead in 95 seats and the party-led INDIA bloc - formed in June last year to stop Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his BJP-led National Democratic Alliance from claiming a third term is ahead in 231.

Bijuli Kalita Medhi, the BJP candidate from Guwahati, shared her initial response upon learning that they are leading by more than one lakh votes. See this report.

BJP’s Kripanath Mallah is leading by 8,121 votes from Karimganj lok Sabha constituency. Meanwhile, trailing behind is Congress candidate Hafiz Rashid Ahmed Choudhury with a vote tally of 96,550 votes.

BJP candidate Pradan Baruah from Lakhimpur Lok Sabha constituency leads by 1,12,752 votes. While, Congress candidate Uday Shankar Hazarika is trailing behind and has secured 2,56,095 votes.

Currently, Congress's Gaurav Gogoi is leading the Jorhat Lok Sabha constituency with 80,216 votes.

The counting is underway for all 80 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh where the BJP's big bastion in the past two general elections is witnessing an epic neck-and-neck battle between the NDA and INDIA bloc comprising Samajwadi Party and Congress.

While the NDA leads in 37 seats (the BJP in 35 and the RLD in two), the INDIA bloc is ahead in 41 seats (SP in 34 and Congress in seven), according to the latest trends available on the Election Commission website.

Samajwadi Party candidate Awadhesh Prasad is leading against BJP candidate Lallu Singh with 3358 votes in Faizabad Lok Sabha seat where Ayodhya Ram temple is located.

The NDA alliance, comprising the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), and Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)), is leading in Bihar, according to the latest trends from the Election Commission of India.

• Janata Dal (United): Ahead on 14 seats

• Bharatiya Janata Party: Leading on 11 seats

• Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas): Leading on 5 seats

With 40 Lok Sabha constituencies, the fourth highest among all States and Union Territories, Bihar plays a crucial role in shaping Indian politics.

Under the INDIA alliance, the standings are as follows:

• Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD): Leading on 5 seats

• Congress: Leading on 2 seats

• Communist Party of India (CPI): Leading on 1 seat

• Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular): Leading on 1 seat

In the INDIA alliance agreement in Bihar, the RJD contested on 26 seats, Congress on 9, and the Left parties on 5 out of the state's 40 Lok Sabha constituencies.

In the Dhubri constituency of Assam, Indian National Congress candidate Rakibul Hussain is leading with a substantial margin of 2,75,440 votes, according to the latest data. Trailing behind is Mohammed Badruddin Ajmal of the All India United Democratic Front, with a difference of 2,75,440 votes. This significant lead underscores the strong performance of Rakibul Hussain and the support he has garnered from voters in Dhubri.

In the North East Delhi constituency, BJP's Manoj Tiwari has taken a commanding lead of more than 40,000 votes over his rival, Kanhaiya Kumar from the Congress party. The contest in the national capital is primarily between the BJP and the alliance formed by Congress and AAP. In the previous two general elections held in 2014 and 2019, the BJP emerged victorious in all seven constituencies of Delhi.

As the counting of votes for the Lok Sabha polls progresses, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) is leading on 24 seats in West Bengal, according to the Election Commission. West Bengal contributes 42 seats to the 543-member Parliament. Despite the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) focusing on dislodging Mamata Banerjee from power and targeting the TMC government, the trends as of 11 am show the BJP leading on 11 seats.

The Election Commission data indicates the following leads:

• Trinamool Congress: 24 seats

• Bharatiya Janata Party: 11 seats

• Congress: 3 seats

• CPI(M): 1 seat

Prominent TMC leaders leading in West Bengal include:

• Abhishek Banerjee, Trinamool Congress General Secretary and nephew of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, in Diamond Harbour

• Sayani Ghosh in Jadavpur

• Mala Roy in Kolkata Dakshin

In the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat, BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar has extended his lead by over 5,000 votes against Congress candidate Shashi Tharoor.

Independent candidate Mohmad Haneefa is leading by 15,535 votes in the Ladakh constituency. Tsering Namgyal of the Indian National Congress (INC) trails behind, while BJP's Tashi Gyalson is trailing by 17,199 votes.

Counting of votes is underway for No. 80 Jonai Assembly constituency (Lakhimpur Lok Sabha constituency), with at least 6 rounds completed.

• BJP: 6987 votes

• Congress: 2924 votes

According to the Election Commission of India (ECI), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in both seats being contested in Tripura.

In the Tripura East constituency:

BJP candidate Kriti Devi Debbarman is leading with a significant margin of 401,699 votes.

Trailing behind is Rajendra Reang of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), with a difference of 401,699 votes.

In the Tripura West constituency:

BJP candidate Biplab Kumar Deb is leading with a substantial margin of 489,284 votes.

Trailing behind is Asish Kumar Saha of the Indian National Congress, with a difference of 489,284 votes.

In the lone seat of Mizoram, early trends indicate a significant lead for Richard Vanlalhmangaiha of the Zoram People’s Movement. He is leading with a margin of 63,437 votes, as per the latest data.

Trailing behind are K Vanlalvena of the Mizo National Front, with a difference of 63,437 votes, and Lalbiakzama of the Indian National Congress, with a difference of 1,03,328 votes.

In the Shillong constituency of Meghalaya, Dr. Ricky Andrew J. Syngkon of the Voice of the People Party is leading with a significant margin of 227,299 votes, according to the latest data. Trailing behind is Indian National Congress candidate Vincent H. Pala, with a difference of 227,299 votes. This update underscores the strong performance of Dr. Ricky Andrew J. Syngkon and the support garnered by the Voice of the People Party in Shillong.

As per the latest updates, the Delhi BJP is leading in all seven Lok Sabha constituencies.

As the counting of votes commenced for the seven Lok Sabha constituencies of Delhi, leaders from both BJP and AAP voiced optimism about the outcome. BJP representatives expressed confidence in securing a clean sweep, while AAP leaders remained positive about the results.

BJP candidate from Chandi Chowk, Praveen Khandelwal, stated, "I am fully confident that we are winning all seven seats of Delhi. We will win with a huge margin. We will celebrate with vigour after winning. My family is also very enthusiastic about the results as it is the first time for them to witness this."

Meanwhile, BJP candidate from New Delhi seat, Bansuri Swaraj, sought blessings at the Lakshmi Narayan temple in Gole Market, praying for her victory. She expressed faith in the selection of BJP's public welfare policies and PM Modi's vision for a developed India. Swaraj expressed her desire for the Modi government to continue for the third term.

According to Election Commission trends, BJP was leading on six seats, while the Congress was ahead on one seat in Delhi.

In a significant development, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is facing a major setback in Uttar Pradesh as early trends indicate a decline in its performance. The party is currently leading on 37 seats, down from 61 in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. Notably, Union Minister Smriti Irani is trailing from Amethi against Congress candidate Kishori Lal Sharma, who is known to be a close associate of the Gandhi family. This unexpected turn of events underscores the evolving political landscape in Uttar Pradesh and the challenges faced by the BJP in maintaining its stronghold in the state.

In the Guwahati constituency of Assam, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Bijuli Kalita Medhi is leading with a significant margin of 60,112 votes, according to the latest data. Trailing behind is Indian National Congress candidate Mira Borthakur Goswami.

Bijuli Kalita Medhi: 1,48,330

Mira Borthakur Goswami: 88,218

As per the latest data from the Sonitpur constituency in Assam, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Ranjit Dutta is leading with a significant margin of 93,253 votes. Trailing behind is Indian National Congress candidate Premlal Ganju, with a difference of 93,253 votes.

As per the latest data released by the Election Commission of India, the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) is leading in 23 seats in West Bengal. Trailing behind is the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) with 13 seats, while the Indian National Congress is leading in 2 seats.

As per the latest update from the Tura constituency in Meghalaya, Indian National Congress candidate Saleng A Sangma is leading with a substantial margin of 97,638 votes. Trailing behind is AGATHA K SANGMA of the National People's Party, with a difference of 97,638 votes

Jailed 'Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh, contesting as an independent candidate from Punjab's Khadoor Sahib Lok Sabha seat, is currently leading with a significant margin of 45,424 votes.

In the ongoing counting of votes for the 2024 general elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is currently leading in the two Lok Sabha constituencies of Wayanad in Kerala and Raebareli in Uttar Pradesh, according to early leads.

In Wayanad, Kerala, Rahul Gandhi is ahead with a margin of 8,718 votes, as per the Election Commission. His opponents in the constituency include BJP leader K Surendran and CPI's Annie Raja.

In the Dibrugarh Lok Sabha constituency, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Sarbananda Sonowal is currently leading with a significant margin of 47,843 votes. Trailing behind is Lurinjyoti Gogoi of the Assam Jatiya Parishad with a difference of 47,843 votes, as per the ECI.

Sarbananda Sonowal: 1,44,228

Lurinjyoti Gogoi: 96,385

At the conclusion of the second round of counting, Bijuli Kalita Medhi has garnered 15,481 votes, maintaining her lead. Meanwhile, Mira Borthakur Goswami has received 8,031 votes.

A tense situation unfolded at the Majuli counting centre as MLAs and a section of BJP party workers entered the premises. A bitter confrontation ensued, with the police accused of allowing BJP party workers to enter the counting centre with mobile phones, according to Congress leaders and workers.

According to the Election Commission of India, Congress candidate Pradyut Bordoloi is currently leading in the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency by a substantial margin of 10,632 votes.

Pradyut Bordoloi- 54,241

Suresh Borah- 43,609

Congress Candidate Hafiz Rashid Ahmed Choudhury Leads by 8,994 Votes in Karimganj Lok Sabha Constituency.

During the first round of polling in Lakhimpur Lok Sabha, a control unit machine malfunctioned at Sadiya, affecting the counting process.

Counting of votes is currently underway at the Sadiya sub-divisional magistrate's office, with special arrangements made for counting the voter counter slips from table number ten.

Jairam Ramesh, Congress General Secretary in-charge of Communications, has commented on the election trends, stating, "These trends show that the present (PM) is going to become former. This is his moral and political defeat. It has never happened before that the Prime Minister trails from his own constituency. The trends in Varanasi are just the trailer."

In Himachal Pradesh's Mandi Lok Sabha seat, BJP candidate Kangana Ranaut is currently leading by a significant margin of 14,734 votes.

According to the Election Commission of India, Congress candidate Gaurav Gogoi is currently leading in the Jorhat Lok Sabha constituency by a substantial margin of 18,759 votes.

As per the Election Commission of India, BJP candidate Kamakhya Prasad Tasa is currently leading in the Kaziranga constituency by an impressive margin of 22,080 votes.

Tuesday marked a negative start for the stock market, reflecting trends observed during the Lok Sabha election. This decline followed a record high on Monday, marked by substantial gains across the board.

At the opening bell, the Sensex dropped by 1,135.48 points to 75,333.30, while the Nifty fell by 408.35 points to open at 22,855.55. Among the Nifty companies, only 6 advanced, while 44 declined, indicating cautious sentiments among investors.

According to the Election Commission of India, UPPL candidate Joyanta Basumatary is currently leading in the Kokrajhar constituency by a margin of 764 votes. Following closely behind is Congress's Garjan Mashahary

According to the Election Commission of India, BJP candidate Parimal Suklabaidya is currently leading in the Silchar constituency by a margin of 24,066 votes. The Indian National Congress (INC) candidate, Surya Kanta Sarkar, is closely trailing behind.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, along with sitting BJP MP Tapir Gao, is leading in the Arunachal Pradesh Lok Sabha seats.

• Union Minister Rijiju leads on the Arunachal West seat against state Congress President Nabam Tuki by 14,062 votes.

• Sitting BJP MP Tapir Gao leads on the Arunachal East seat by 2920 votes against his Congress opponent Bosiram Siram.

According to the Election Commission, in the initial round of counting in the Diphu constituency, BJP's Amarsing Tisso is leading with a margin of 3,044 votes. Independent candidate J.I Kathar closely follows in the race.

BJP's Sarbananda Sonowal Leads by 15,685 Votes in Dibrugarh Constituency.

Results of counting of votes in Udalguri:

No. 45 - Bhergaon Assembly Constituency:

• BJP: 2260

• BPF: 1748

• INC: 1317

No. 46 - Udalguri Assembly Constituency:

• BJP: 2614

• BPF: 3341

• INC: 2205

No. 47 - Majbat Assembly Constituency:

• BJP: 2464

• BPF: 3541

• INC: 1473

No. 48 - Tongla Assembly Constituency:

• BJP: 4741

• BPF: 2214

• INC: 2121

In the first round of counting, BJP candidate Ranjit Dutta is leading by a significant margin of 27,862 votes.

At the conclusion of the first round of counting, Congress is leading in the Silchar Assembly constituency:

• Surya Kanta Sarkar leads by 1672 votes.

According to early trends, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) candidate Phani Bhusan Choudhury is leading in Barpeta by a margin of 2,107 votes. Deep Bayan of the Congress party is following closely behind.

Early trends indicate that in Guwahati, BJP's Bijuli Kalita Medhi is leading with a margin of 4,204 votes against Congress's Mira Borthakur Goswami. Guwahati, a significant constituency, is witnessing a keenly contested race between the BJP and Congress candidates

After the completion of the 1st round of counting:

• AJP: 35053

• BJP: 43722

• AAP: 7495

Lead: BJP's Sarbananda Sonowal leads by 8669 votes.

After the 1st round of counting, here are the trends from various constituencies:

Khowang:

• AJP: 3497

• BJP: 3967

• AAP: 421

• NOTA: 144

Duliajan:

• AJP: 3150

• BJP: 4090

• AAP: 1069

• NOTA: 339

Tingkhong:

• AJP: 4218

• BJP: 5390

• AAP: 547

• NOTA: 153

Naharkatia:

• AJP: 3096

• BJP: 3559

• AAP: 321

• NOTA: 115

Dibrugarh:

• AJP: 3371

• BJP: 2995

• AAP: 225

• NOTA: 99

Chabua -Lahoal:

• AJP: 3232

• BJP: 3961

• AAP: 755

• NOTA: 231

Digboi:

• AJP: 2855

• BJP: 4747

• AAP: 1728

• NOTA: 321

In the third round of counting:

• Tapan Gogoi (BJP): 3209

• Gaurav Gogoi (Congress): 5553

Gaurav Gogoi has progressed by 2344 votes.

According to the Election Commission, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is currently leading by a margin of 2,126 votes over BJP’s Dinesh Pratap Singh in the Rae Bareli Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh. This development reflects the intense competition unfolding in one of the key constituencies of the state. Rae Bareli, known for its political significance, is witnessing a closely watched contest between the Congress and BJP candidates.

In the second round of counting:

• Tapan Gogoi (BJP): 3299

• Gaurav Gogoi (Congress): 3987

Gaurav Gogoi leads by 688 votes.

According to the Election Commission, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently trailing by over 6,000 votes in Varanasi against Congress candidate Ajay Rai. This unexpected development has stirred considerable interest in the ongoing electoral process. Varanasi, a significant constituency where Prime Minister Modi won by a substantial margin in the previous election, is now witnessing a competitive contest. With Rai's lead, political analysts are closely observing the dynamics at play and its potential implications for the broader political landscape. The outcome of this race could have far-reaching consequences, both for the ruling party and the opposition.

The counting of votes for 5 assembly constituencies in Guwahati is progressing at a slow pace. Despite an hour passing at The Maniram Dewan Trade Center, officials have yet to provide information on the results.

As per the latest trends, a close contest is unfolding between the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Opposition, Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (I.N.D.I.A). Presently, the NDA is leading with 270 seats, while I.N.D.I.A is following closely with 208 seats. Independent candidates have secured 40 seats so far.

Following the first round of counting:

• AJP: 3768

• BJP: 5516

• AAP: 980

• NOTA: 418

After the completion of the first round of counting:

• INC: 4312

• BJP: 3700

INC leads by 612 votes.

In Silchar, a chaotic situation unfolded as journalists were reportedly barred from entering the counting center. The counting of votes proceeded amid widespread controversy and criticism.

At the conclusion of the first round, Here are the current standings:

• Tapan Gogoi (BJP): 4630 votes

• Gaurav Gogoi (Congress): 3690 votes

Tapan Gogoi leads by 940 votes.

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is leading from Raebareli in Uttar Pradesh.

In the 13th Dibrugarh HPC constituency, after the first round of counting:

Margherita:

• AJP: 4041

• BJP: 3709

• AAP: 715

These figures represent the initial trends in the election results.

In the ongoing tallying of votes for the Lakhimpur Lok Sabha constituency:

For No. 79 Sissiborgaon Assembly Constituency:

• BJP: 3371

• Congress: 3241

• Difference: 130

For No. 78 Dhemaji Assembly Constituency:

• BJP: 5642

• Congress: 2982

• Difference: 2660

As the counting of postal ballots progresses, initial trends indicate:

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leading in the Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency.

• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds a lead in Lucknow.

• Smriti Irani has taken an early lead in Amethi.

• Ravi Kishan is leading in Gorakhpur.

• Arun Govil, contesting from Meerut, is also in the lead at this stage.

After 1st Round

In the Dibrugarh HPC constituency, here are the results from the first round of counting:

Khowang:

• AJP: 3497

• BJP: 3967

• AAP: 421

• NOTA: 144

Duliajan:

• AJP: 3150

• BJP: 4090

• AAP: 1069

• NOTA: 339

Tingkhong:

• AJP: 4218

• BJP: 5390

• AAP: 547

• NOTA: 153

Gaurav Gogoi's Lead:
In the assembly constituencies of Sonari, Mahmara, and Titabar, Gaurav Gogoi, representing the Congress party, is currently leading. His strong showing in these constituencies reflects significant voter support for his candidacy.

Tapan Gogoi's Progress:
In the pivotal Sivasagar constituency, Tapan Gogoi has made notable advancements in the first round of vote counting. Tapan Gogoi's progress suggests a competitive race in Sivasagar, highlighting the dynamic nature of the electoral landscape in Assam.

In the lone Lok Sabha seat in Mizoram, ZPM candidate Richard Vanlalhmangaiha is leading by 1,537 votes over his nearest rival, K Vanlalvena of the MNF, according to early trends available on the EC website.

Counting is currently underway at 13 centers in the northeastern state. During the Lok Sabha polls on April 19, a total of 56.6 percent of over 8.56 lakh voters exercised their franchise.

In the early trends of the 2024 Lok Sabha election results, the NDA has surged past the 100-mark, while the opposition's INDIA bloc is trailing behind.

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) is currently leading in four out of the total 175 Assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh. Additionally, the party is leading in one Lok Sabha seat.

In the Rajamundry Rural Assembly constituency, candidate G. Butchayya Chowdary of TDP is ahead of his YSRCP rival and Minister C. Srinivas.

Sarbananda Sonowal, the BJP candidate, is currently leading from the Dibrugarh Lok Sabha constituency.

Congress candidate Uday Shankar Hazarika leads in Postal Ballot Counting from Lakhimpur.

At the conclusion of the first round, the counting of votes is in progress at 14 tables. The current standings are as follows:

• Tapan Gogoi (BJP): 4620 votes

• Gaurav Gogoi (Congress): 4287 votes

Tapan Gogoi leads by 333 votes.

Gaurav Gogoi is currently leading with 673 postal votes from Jorhat.

In the Dhubri Lok Sabha constituency, Badruddin Ajmal of the AIUDF is currently trailing.

As of now, 600 postal ballot votes have been counted in Jorhat District:

• INDIA: 555 votes

• BJP: 45 votes

In the Guwahati Lok Sabha constituency, a total of 6,023 postal ballot votes have been cast.

Out of the 67 seats for which postal vote counting data has been reported, NDA candidates are leading in a commanding 41 seats, while candidates from the INDIA bloc are leading in 26 seats.

Early data from the postal vote count shows NDA candidates leading in 14 seats, while INDIA bloc candidates are leading in six seats.

The vote counting process has commenced with postal ballots, which often play a crucial role in the final outcome. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the BJP, is aiming for a third consecutive term. If successful, Narendra Modi will become the first Prime Minister since Jawaharlal Nehru to achieve this milestone.

India Election Results Stock Market Live: Major exit polls have projected a decisive majority for the BJP government, with the party expected to surpass its 2019 performance.

• India-Today-My Axis Poll and Today’s Chanakya: Project the NDA tally to be over 400 seats at the upper range and around 360 seats at the lower range.

• ABP-CVoter: Estimates the BJP will secure between 353 and 383 seats.

• Jan Ki Baat: Predicts the ruling alliance may win between 362 and 392 seats.

The extensive vote counting process for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections is set to commence at 8 am on Tuesday. Trends and results will start to emerge from 8 am today.

A quick trivia for all:

• 17th Lok Sabha: Passed 179 Bills.

• 16th Lok Sabha: Passed 133 Bills.

Key Bills passed by the 17th Lok Sabha include:

• Women's Reservation Bill

• J&K Reorganisation Bill

• Appointment of CEC Bill

• Three labour codes

• Digital Data Protection Bill

• Bills replacing the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act.

As the country prepares to elect members of the 18th Lok Sabha, it's fitting to reflect on the performance of the 17th Lok Sabha over the past five years.

• Sitting Days: The 17th Lok Sabha held sessions for a total of 274 days, making it one of the four Lok Sabhas with the fewest sitting days in history.

• Suspensions: It recorded the highest number of suspensions, with 206 instances of MPs being suspended from both the Lower and Upper Houses. Notably, in the 2023 Winter Session alone, 146 MPs were suspended for staging protests in Parliament.

• No-Confidence Motion: The 17th Lok Sabha saw one no-confidence motion moved against the government.

• Deputy Speaker: For the first time in the history of the Lok Sabha, no Deputy Speaker was appointed throughout its tenure.

As anticipation mounts for the Election Commission's announcement tomorrow morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has delivered a sobering prediction. Light to moderate rainfall is forecasted to blanket significant swathes of Northeast India, including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura. Attributed to a cyclonic circulation hovering over northeastern Assam, extending up to 1.5 km above mean sea level, IMD foresees a continuation of this weather pattern for the next five days. Days 2 to 5 are expected to see a persistent occurrence of light to moderate rain, with some areas experiencing heavier downpours, particularly Assam, Meghalaya, and parts of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura.

According to PRS Legislative Research, the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections witness a staggering participation of over 8000 candidates, the highest since 1996. Among these contenders, 16% represent national parties, while a significant 47% are contesting as independents. This robust engagement underscores the democratic fervor surrounding the electoral process, as diverse voices vie for parliamentary seats across the nation.

According to sources within the Congress party, if the election outcome falls short of anticipated results, the India bloc is contemplating alternative courses of action. These options include organizing demonstrations, holding press conferences, or arranging meetings with the President. During these events, concerns regarding the Election Commission's role may be raised and scrutinized. This information was reported by ANI, quoting Congress sources.

On the eve of vote counting, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar announced that the Lok Sabha elections 2024 had achieved the highest voter turnout in the world, describing the Indian elections as a "miracle."

During a press conference on Monday, CEC Rajiv Kumar commended all voters who participated in the Lok Sabha elections, giving them a standing ovation. The CEC said that India has created a world record with 642 million voters participating in the Lok Sabha Polls.

Addressing the press conference, Rajiv Kumar said, “Voters scripted history in 2024. We have created a world record of 642 million voters. This is the historic moment for all of us. This is 1.5 times the voters of all G7 countries and 2.5 times voters of 27 countries in the European Union (EU). We thank each and every one who took part in this festival of democracy. The Indian elections are indeed a miracle. Having no parallel in the world," Rajiv Kumar said.”

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