#lok sabha election results 2019

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चारों लोकसभा सीटों पर कांग्रेस से सुफड़ा होगा साफ, प्रतिभा सिंह भी नही बचा पाएंगी अपनी सीट; जानें क्या कहता है सर्वे

चारों लोकसभा सीटों पर कांग्रेस से सुफड़ा होगा साफ, प्रतिभा सिंह भी नही बचा पाएंगी अपनी सीट; जानें क्या कहता है सर्वे

Himachal News: हिमाचल प्रदेश की कांग्रेस सरकार में ‘सबकुछ ठीक’ नहीं नजर आ रहा है। दरअसल, कुछ दिनों पहले कांग्रेस के छह विधायकों ने बगावत कर दिया। उस दिन से ही बागियों और सीएम सुक्खू के बीच ‘शब्द बाण’ चल रहे हैं। ऐसे में लोकसभा चुनाव 2024 को लेकर एक ताजा सर्वे आया है। इस सर्वे में कांग्रेस को एक जोर का झटका लगा है। सर्वे के मुताबिक, राज्य में कांग्रेस की इकलौती सांसद और पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री वीरभद्र…

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Seldom before has there been so much joy in the shadow of defeat. But as the results of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections began to trickle in on Tuesday morning, the smiles and good cheer began to heat up an already sultry day. Not since the protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act in 2019 has India allowed itself what former US President Barack Obama described as the audacity of hope.

Of course, even though the Bharatiya Janata Party has fallen short of a majority, Narendra Modi has taken it close enough to the halfway mark to form the new government. However, in its enfeebled state, propped up by allies who know the precise cost of their support, the new BJP administration will be forced to temper its bluster and contain its malevolence against those it considers its enemies. Among those the BJP has considered its adversaries are independent journalists, several of whom have been jailed and prosecuted simply for doing their jobs.

This result will undoubtedly trigger a tectonic shift in the BJP. There is no telling how the pieces will fall. As long-supressed aspirations in the Hindutva party shoot to the surface, perhaps even more hardline leaders will assume prominence.

But as reports from the ground have pointed out, this mandate is a rejection of the illiberal agenda, both social and economic, that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has advanced over the past decade. By ignoring Modi’s provocations of mangalsutras, machli and mujras, Indian voters – especially the most marginalised – have decisively rallied to the defence of the Constitution.

The battle to reclaim the idea of an equitable India is far from being won. But as Tuesday demonstrated, there are many who dream of reinforcing the foundations of a Republic based on the values of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity. For now, India can breathe again.

— The Audacity of Hope, Scroll Editor's Note.

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On Monday, research conducted by a poll watchdog Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) revealed discrepancies in vote counts in the Lok Sabha elections conducted in the year 2024.

According to the report, titled “Discrepancies between the votes cast and the votes counted in the 2024 Lok Sabha election: Multiple Perspectives” there were problems in 362 parliamentary constituencies where 554,598 votes counted were less than the actual votes cast.

The report continued that in 176 constituencies, the total votes were counted 35,093 more than the actual votes. It aimed to highlight the differences between the votes recorded by electronic voting machines (EVMs) and the counts reported by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for the 2024 general elections.

The report has highlighted significant discrepancies in as many as 538 constituencies, except Amreli, Attingal, Lakshadweep, and Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu. Surat seat did not have any contest. “Hence the total discrepancies in 538 PCs are 5,89,691,” reads the report.

The ElCI has not given a reasonable explanation for announcing the results of the election before releasing final and accurate vote count data. Concerns are; disparities in votes credited based on EVM, increased voter turnout, non-declaration of the actual number of votes polled, unreasonable delay in releasing vote data, and data being pulled down from the ECI website, the ADR report read.

It also said that due to ECI’s failure to address these irregularities during the 2019 & 2024 Lok Sabha elections, voters have developed concerns. These apprehensions must be seriously addressed and put to rest,” it said.

“In order to uphold the voter’s confidence, it is necessary that the ECI should immediately disclose on its website scanned legible copies of Form 17C Part- I (Account of Votes Recorded) of all polling stations which contains the authenticated figures for votes polled, within 48hours of the close of polling,” the report read.

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I'm sorry to bother you but all the elections stuff is really confusing me and i don't know what's happening

I'm not at the age of voting but will be by the time of the next elections

Again sorry to be a bother

Not a bother at all! And good on you for wanting to learn about this stuff already! The more informed you are by the time you are of voting age, the more informed of a decision you can make 🙂

Full disclosure, I'm not a social scientist or anything, just an average Indian citizen/voter with some academic expertise (not in this field). If someone reading all this finds something wrong, please feel free to point it out, preferably politely.

TL;DR : Indian parliamentary system is built to thrive on diverse viewpoints representative of its people. An attempt to smooth out dissensions and differences without healthy discussion goes against a democratic system. What we are happy about this week is election of a healthy opposition and a coalition that has the potential of keeping power concentration into one hands in check.

This is a bit of an expansive topic but I'm gonna break down certain key terms that you're gonna hear a lot in the news or other election commentary in the next few days. I'm not sure how much of a background knowledge you already have, so this is super long and detailed. Sorry about that in advance! Take your time reading this, or use it as a reference. Up to you! Follow up questions are more than welcome.

The Indian Parliament: The Indian Parliament is split into two houses, the Lower House or the Lok Sabha/House of the People, and the Upper House or the Rajya Sabha/Council of States. Lok Sabha members are appointed through elections while Rajya Sabha members are selected by the State Legislative Assemblies (Vidhan Sabha) and the President. When a new law is proposed as a bill or an ammendment to the constitution is proposed, it must pass through BOTH the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.

The Lok Sabha: Lok Sabha has a total of 543 seats, representing 543 electoral constituencies throughout the country. Note that these 543 constituencies aren't exactly based on existing district divisions (eg: The Ayodhya district in UP is in the Faizabad constituency). Constituencies are split by population density. This means a region with more people will have more seats/stronger voice in the Lok Sabha. As a result, the largest state by area, Rajasthan has 25 seats in the Lok Sabha, while the most densely populated state of Uttar Pradesh has 80 seats in the Lok Sabha despite being the 4th largest state in the country. Also means if a political party bags UP, it gives them a huge leg up in winning Lok Sabha elections. To form a government, a political party or a group of political parties (a coalition) needs to have majority in the Lok Sabha. This mean winning over 272 seats or in other words, winning majority votes in 272 or more constituencies. Lok Sabha elections happen every 5 years, and the one that just happened, was a Lok Sabha election.

Important parties and alliances to keep in mind while parsing the news and comments are :

Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP): The ruling party that formed the government in the past two Lok Sabha terms (10 years). Note that in the 2014 and 2019 elections, BJP won a majority without forming an alliance with any other party. BJP's core politics are right-wing, which typically translates to capitalism, socially conservative, and maintaining class hierarchy as a form of order and structure in society.

Indian National Congress (INC or Congress): The main opposition party against the BJP. Indian National Congress's politics are liberal/center. While their polities don't entirely dismantle class/caste divide, they don't entirely aim to privatize sectors or take capitalism as the end all be all.

National Democratic Alliance (NDA): BJP-led coalition that secured majority in Lok Sabha elections and will form the government for the upcoming election term.

Indian National Development Inclusive Alliance (INDIA): Congress led coalition which didn't get the majority, but did secure 232 out of the 543 seats in the Lok Sabha. Even though those that are part of the INDIA coalition won't be forming the government, they will be present in the Lok Sabha as the elected representative of their respective constituency to voice their opinion on any motion that passes through the Lok Sabha.

Janta Dal (United) or JD(U): A political party from Bihar led by Nitish Kumar. JD(U) is currently part of the NDA, however JD(U) joined NDA pretty much right before the elections. As a matter of fact, Nitish Kumar has a tendency to switch sides depending on what he thinks would ensure his power and position. In 2014, when it became apparent that BJP was aiming for a Modi-led government and that Nitish, as someone who is not formally in BJP, didn't stand a chance of even being a cabinet minister, much less the Prime Minister, Nitish left NDA. However, back then, BJP managed to get a clear majority and Nitish's pullback didn't have weight. However, with JD(U) winning 12 seats in this election and BJP having to rely on a coalition government, Nitish's pullback has weight. At the time of writing this, word on the street is Nitish is sticking with the NDA and has made demands for 2 cabinets being handed over to JD(U) (See below cut for info on what is a cabinet).

Telugu Desam Party or TDP: Led by Chandrababu Naidu, TDP is a party with a stronghold in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Currently also in the NDA coalition, TDP managed to win 16 seats in Andhra Pradesh. While Chandrababu Naidu isn't as much of a flip-flopper as Nitish, he has been fairly outspoken against the Modi government in the past. That being said, word on the street is also that Naidu garu may have been offered the position of the Lok Sabha Speaker (as in the person who mediates Lok Sabha discussions) and to also assign 2 cabinet berths to TDP in exchange for their continued support of NDA.

Other notable parties and names:

- DMK : Won 22 seats in Tamil Nadu. Is in the INDIA coalition/opposition. Led by M. K. Stalin.

- AITC or TMC: Won 29 seats in West Bengal. Is in the INDIA coalition/opposition. Led by Mamata Banerjee.

- SP : Won 37 seats in Uttar Pradesh. Is in the INDIA coalition/opposition. Led by Akhilesh Yadav.

All in all, the Indian parliamentary system allows for diverse voices and points of view to be a part of the discussion regarding national policies and lawmaking, even if the said voice doesn't make the ruling government. Something also to keep in mind about Indian politicians specifically is that they rarely think about public welfare and rather prioritize their personal hold on power. None of them are above the other when it comes to scheming on how to maintain power and these schemes often involve tactics to deflect their accountability towards the people.

In its decade long term, BJP as a ruling party has invested on multiple levels to maintain a one-man stronghold. I want to keep this answer objective and won't comment on any specific ruling. However, know that a one-man stronghold and a weak opposition defeats the purpose of the parliament and the constituencies. What most people are celebrating today is having a healthy opposition in place in addition to a coalition which would be a sort of check against power being concentrated into one person's hand.

When you vote in the next election, keep in mind that Indian politicians aren't like bands or artists you should root for. What you will be electing them to are positions of public service. Their priority is power and YOUR vote helps them have that. You are not answerable for their loss, THEY are answerable to YOU.

Also whoever you elect to the Lok Sabha is among the candidates in your constituency. A random schmuck from South Delhi who voted for BJP didn't vote for Modi, they voted for Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, the BJP candidate running from South Delhi. You could make the argument 'they voted for Modi Sarkar!' but the real, flesh and blood person that vote put in the parliament was not Narendra Modi, it was Ramvir Singh Bidhuri. Only people in Varanasi could vote directly for Modi because he contested from there. Had Modi lost the Varanasi seat, he wouldn't have been a member of the Lok Sabha. In which case, even if BJP or NDA made the government, Modi would have to become a part of the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha in the next six months to be chosen as the Prime Minister. Long story short, learn more about the constituency you are in, the candidates and parties in that constituency, the demographic of your community, the problems it faces, and in light of all of that, who is the best candidate to represent your community's voice in the Lok Sabha.

Adding an additional note cabinets, but I think that's a little tangential so it's under the cut. Again, follow up questions more than welcome. Hope this helps you make some sense of the mess that is Indian electoral politics!

Cabinets and Socialism: A Cabinet Minister assumes leadership of one of the 53 ministries within the government. Most countries around the world, regardless of their government system, have a similar structure. Though, I do want to point out that India is a Socialist Republic. What this means, is that there are entire sectors that are folded into a centralized, government funded cabinet as opposed to a third party, like a private company, being responsible for it. Indian Railways are a great example for this. From literally manufacturing trains to operating railway stations to laying down rail lines to issuing tickets, the Ministry of Railway is responsible for all of it. While Indian Railways do have subdivisions to handle different aspects, the Minister of Railways is in-charge of the management of ALL of those subdivisions. There are also sectors like Aviation or Telecom where while the government doesn't own ALL airlines or telecom companies, the government does have it's own public funded unit (Air India in case of aviation and BSNL and MTNL in case of Telecom) and there are cabinet ministers who oversee the management of these units in addition to laying out guidelines and regulations which the entire sector has to follow.

Socialist structures with their govt centralized system help regulate cost and keep cost inflation in check because the purpose of a cabinet that runs on government money is public service, not profit margin (eg: general compartment train tickets are affordable and have been affordable for a long time). In the meantime, privatization of sectors may increase efficiency of a service (eg: Ministry of External Affairs outsourcing passport services to TCS has been a huge success), it may also drive cost inflation, unless checked on by the ministry responsible for the third party contract. We will find out who in the NDA will lead which cabinet on June 8.

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Three-phase J&K elections from Sept 18, Haryana polls on Oct 1; counting on Oct 4

NEW DELHI, Aug 16: Assembly elections will be held in Jammu and Kashmir after a decade in three phases from September 18, setting the stage for the people of the union territory to elect a government after the scrapping of Article 370 in 2019. The Election Commission also announced that elections to the 90-member Haryana assembly will be held on October 1 and results for both the polls will be declared on October 4. The two assembly elections will be the first popularity test for the BJP and the INDIA bloc following the Lok Sabha polls. The three-phase elections to the 90-member Jammu and Kashmir assembly will be held on September 18, September 25 and October 1, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar told a press conference.The EC said assembly elections in Maharashtra, which were held along with Haryana in 2019, will be announced later due to security requirements for J&K.He said four elections are due this year and by early next year and since Jammu and Kashmir was not in the picture last time (2019-20) the Commission decided to group two assembly elections together. Besides J&K and Haryana, elections are due in Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Delhi which will be announced after the completion of the the two.

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Lok Sabha Seats 2024: Visualizing Election

The 2024 Lok Sabha elections are set to redefine India’s political landscape, with prominent alliances like the NDA and INDI vying for dominance. Currently, the NDA holds a considerable number of seats, yet forecasts suggest a tight race. This article explores the 2024 Lok Sabha seat statistics, offering a clear and visual representation of the shifting electoral dynamics. Through detailed infographics and data visuals, we aim to provide an in-depth analysis of how political alliances are evolving for the upcoming elections. Stay with us to grasp the intricate details and trends influencing one of the most significant elections in recent Indian history.

Busting Modi’s “400 Paar” promise

During the 2019 Indian general election campaign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi boldly promised to achieve “400 paar” (crossing 400 seats) in the Lok Sabha elections. Despite the BJP’s good performance leading to the most voted party, they fell short of this ambitious goal, securing just 240 seats. This pledge, while showcasing the party’s confidence and aggressive campaigning strategy, ultimately was not fulfilled.

Critics argue that the “400 paar” promise was overly optimistic, possibly a strategic move to energize the party’s base and create an image of invincibility. The final results, though a clear victory for the BJP, highlighted the limitations of political forecasting and the complexities of voter behavior in a diverse and vast democracy like India. This outcome emphasized the challenges in converting campaign rhetoric into electoral reality and underscored the dynamic nature of Indian politics.

Various polls and political analyses project the NDA securing around 290-320 seats, falling short of the 400-seat mark. The INDI alliance and other political entities have made significant inroads, complicating the NDA’s path to a supermajority.

The surprising rise of the INDI Alliance

The surprising rise of the INDI Alliance has notably reshaped India’s political landscape. Formed as a coalition of opposition parties, the alliance aims to present a unified front against the BJP. The coalition includes major players like the Indian National Congress, which has seen a resurgence in influence, and the Samajwadi Party (SP), which has consolidated its regional base.

The formation of the INDI Alliance is a strategic move to pool resources and voter bases, creating a formidable challenge to the BJP’s dominance. Congress’s growth within the alliance is notable, leveraging its national presence and historical legacy to rally support. The SP, with its stronghold in Uttar Pradesh, adds significant weight to the coalition, enhancing its ability to mobilize voters.

This alliance effectively challenges the BJP by presenting a cohesive alternative, addressing key issues like economic disparity, social justice, and democratic governance. Their collaborative efforts resonate with a diverse electorate, making the upcoming elections highly competitive and unpredictable. The INDI Alliance’s rise highlights the evolving dynamics of Indian politics and the potential for coalition politics to disrupt established power structures.

No clear majority: The role of kingmakers

India’s political landscape often sees scenarios where no party secures a clear majority, leading to the emergence of kingmakers who play pivotal roles in government formation. This time BJP’s long time ally Nitish Kumar of the Janata Dal (United) (JDU) and Chandrababu Naidu of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) helped the party in forming the government.

As the 2024 Lok Sabha elections approach, the political landscape in India is more unpredictable than ever. The “400 paar” promise by Prime Minister Modi has highlighted the ambitious goals of the NDA, but current projections suggest they may fall short of this target. Meanwhile, the emergence of the INDI Alliance has introduced a new dynamic, reshaping alliances and creating a more competitive field.

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This is the reason why Prime Minister Modi's votes are less than last time in Varanasi constituency…!?

The results of the Lok Sabha elections have created a fierce internal conflict within the BJP. Especially in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi constituency, Prime Minister Modi’s votes have decreased this time compared to last time, which has caused great debates. Not only in Varanasi, BJP’s vote bank has collapsed in many places in UP. The BJP rule that started in 2014 continued in 2019 as well.…

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Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia digs on Congress, asks not to jump unnecessarily

On Monday, Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia made fun of Congress party for comparing the results of its last three elections with Bhartiya Janta Party’s results in the polls and said that the joy that the Grand old party is celebrating is uncalled for and they are ‘jumping unnecessarily.’

The comment from Scindia came after there was a heavy response from the opposition on the first day of the 18th Lok Sabha session about different issues which included BJP leader Bhartruhari Mahtab being appointed as the pro-tem Speaker, the relocation of other statues in the parliament building and the said irregularities in the NEET exam.

Talking to a news agency Scindia said, “The people who are jumping unnecessarily after winning 99 seats (in the Lok Sabha election) need to understand that their combined total seats in the last three elections stand less than the BJP's seats in 2024. Count their 99 seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, count their 56 seats in 2019, and add their 42 seats in 2014; even after this, they have got less than 240 seats.”

INDIA Bloc secured 234 seats in the recent Lok Sabha Elections while Congress secured over 99 seats. With 240 seats. Though BJP appeared as a single winning party it was unable to reach the mark of 272 seats which is required to form the government. This also made BJP to rely on other parties for support.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was sworn in after he got support from the allies to form a government.

Scindia commended PM Modi for his leadership and said, “This is the first time in 75 years that something like this has happened. PM Narendra Modi has set an unprecedented benchmark... We have full faith that India will further grow on the global stage under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi.”

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Ankit Agarwal Alankit on the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections and Market Impact

The upcoming Lok Sabha elections in 2024 are set to reshape India's political and economic landscape. Investors are preparing for potential market changes as a result. Ankit Agarwal, Managing Director of Alankit and a respected industry expert, shares insights into what these elections could mean. Drawing on his experience, he discusses historical trends, how different sectors might be affected, and offers advice to investors.

"Investors are closely watching these elections because they could significantly impact market sentiment and volatility," says Ankit Agarwal Alankit.

Looking back, past Lok Sabha elections have had varied effects on Indian markets. For instance, after the 2014 elections, there was a strong market rally when the BJP gained a strong mandate. However, the unexpected coalition government formed after the 2004 elections caused market volatility and a drop in investor confidence.

"Election years have generally seen good returns in financial markets," Ankit Agarwal notes. For example, the Nifty50 index showed strong growth during election years: 10.68% in 2004, 75.76% in 2009, 31.39% in 2014, and 12.02% in 2019. These trends suggest that markets tend to favor stable political outcomes that promise economic continuity and reform.

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Amritpal Singh, Er Rashid Won Lok Sabha Polls From Jail But How Will They Work?

Amritpal Singh, Er Rashid Won Lok Sabha Polls From Jail But How Will They Work? The Lok Sabha election results, declared earlier this week, have delivered a bolt from the blue in many aspects, including the Congress’ comeback. According to the Election Commission, the BJP has bagged 240 seats – falling short of the majority mark of 272 – while the Congress has won 99, upping their 2019 tally by…

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Lok Sabha Result 2024 Live: नीतीश-तेजस्वी एक साथ दिल्ली आ रहे; मायावती ने हार के लिए इन्हें जिम्मेदार ठहराया

Results of Lok Sabha for 2024, नीतीश-तेजस्वी दिल्ली रवाना|

बिहार के मुख्यमंत्री नीतीश कुमार और पूर्व उपमुख्यमंत्री तेजस्वी यादव एक ही विमान से दिल्ली आ रहे हैं। दोनों की बैठकें आज दिल्ली में होनी हैं। नीतीश भाजपा नीत एनडीए और तेजस्वी इंडि गठबंधन का हिस्सा हैं।  

मायावती ने मुस्लिम समाज पर फोड़ा हार का ठीकरा |

लोकसभा चुनाव 2024 में बहुजन समाज पार्टी को हुए भयंकर नुकसान के बाद पार्टी सुप्रीमो मायावती ने कहा कि बसपा द्वारा उचित प्रतिनिधित्व देने के बाद भी मुस्लिम समाज ने हमारा साथ नहीं दिया ऐसी स्थिति में आगे इनको काफी सोच समझकर ही मौका दिया जाएगा। चुनाव में हुए नुकसान पर उन्होंने कहा कि हम इसका गहन विश्लेषण करेंगे और देश के करोड़ों, गरीबों, दलितों, शोषितों, आदिवासियों, पिछड़ों और धार्मिक अल्पसंख्यकों के लिए काम करते रहेंगे जिससे उनकी सुरक्षा व सम्मान पर मंडराता खतरा दूर हो।

Live Lok Sabha Result 2024: एनडीए-I.N.D.I.A. के घटक दल आज अलग-अलग करेंगे बैठक|

राष्ट्रीय जनतांत्रिक गठबंधन (एनडीए) के सभी घटक दलों ने भाजपा को आश्वासन दिया है कि वे सरकार बनाने में पार्टी का साथ देंगे।  जानकारी के मुताबिक, चार बजे एनडीए के घटक दलों की महत्वपूर्ण बैठक होगी। इस बैठक में सरकार बनाने को लेकर चर्चा होगी। जदयू, लोजपा, टीडीपी, जदएस और शिवसेना दिल्ली में बुधवार को होने वाली एनडीए की बैठक में शामिल होंगे। 

वहीं, विपक्षी इंडि गठबंधन भी अपनी बैठक करेगा। यह बैठक शाम छह बजे होगी।उन्होंने बताया था कि इंडि गठबंधन कल यानी की बुधवार को दिल्ली में एक बैठक करेगा। राष्ट्रवादी कांग्रेस पार्टी-एसपी (राकांपा-एसपी) के प्रमुख शरद पवार ने मंगलवार को ही इस बारे में जानकारी दी थी।  

Lok Sabha Result 2024 Live: केंद्रीय मंत्रिमंडल की बैठक |

लोकसभा चुनाव के नतीजों की घोषणा के बाद बुधवार सुबह केंद्रीय मंत्रिमंडल की बैठक होगी।  प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी इस बैठक की अध्यक्षता करेंगे। बैठक आम चुनाव के नतीजे घोषित होने के एक दिन बाद सुबह साढ़े 11 बजे शुरू होगी। इस दौरान मौजूदा लोकसभा को भंग करने की सिफारिश की जा सकती है। सूत्रों के मुताबिक, पीएम मोदी ने लोक कल्याण मार्ग स्थित अपने आवास पर बैठक बुलाई है।  जिसका कार्यकाल 16 जून को समाप्त हो रहा है। इसमें 17वीं लोकसभा को भंग करने की सिफारिश किए जाने की संभावना है, 

Lok Sabha Result 2024 Live: नीतीश-तेजस्वी एक साथ दिल्ली आ रहे; मायावती ने हार के लिए इन्हें जिम्मेदार ठहराया|

Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी मंगलवार को लगातार तीसरी बार सरकार बनाने की स्थिति में आ गए हैं। भारतीय जनता पार्टी के उम्मीदवारों ने देश में 240 लोकसभा सीटों पर जीत हासिल की। भाजपा नीत राजग को लोकसभा में बहुमत मिल गया है।   अब सरकार के गठन के लिए उसे राजग के अपने सहयोगियों के समर्थन की जरूरत होगी। इससे पहले पार्टी ने 2019 में 303 और 2014 में 282 सीटें जीती थीं। पार्टी बहुमत के 272 के आंकड़े तक नहीं पहुंच पाई है।

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Foreign Media Reacts to BJP’s Performance in Lok Sabha Election 2024

Foreign media outlets have actively observed and reported on the results of India’s Lok Sabha Election 2024, with a particular focus on the success of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Let’s look at how different overseas outlets viewed the election results and what it means for Indian politics.

BJP Falls Short of Expected Landslide Victory

Despite early predictions of a resounding victory for the BJP, the election results revealed a different reality. While the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) became the largest coalition in the Lok Sabha, reaching the majority threshold, the BJP fell short of its lofty ambition. The saffron party aimed to win 370 seats on its own, but ended up with only 240, a substantial decline from its prior record.

Comparison with Previous Elections: BJP’s Declining Performance

The BJP’s performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections aroused concerns, as it saw a significant drop in seat count compared to prior elections. In 2019, the BJP won 303 seats, up from 282 in 2014. The party’s struggle to retain prior levels of electoral victory has raised speculation about its future direction and Prime Minister Modi’s political position.

Foreign Media’s Perspectives: Insights and Analysis

Washington Post’s Assessment: The Washington Post highlighted Prime Minister Modi’s unprecedented track record of electoral victories over his 23-year political career. However, the recent election results indicate a potential political setback for Modi and his Hindu nationalist party. The article underscores the shifting dynamics in Indian politics and the diminishing aura of invincibility surrounding Modi.

New York Times’ Observation: The New York Times emphasized the shattered aura of invincibility surrounding Narendra Modi following the BJP’s electoral setbacks. The party’s potential loss in Ayodhya, along with broader setbacks in Uttar Pradesh, signifies a sweeping electoral setback across the state. These results challenge the BJP’s dominance in key regions of India.

Dawn’s Coverage: Dawn, a Pakistan-based media portal, characterized the Lok Sabha Election 2024 results as a surprisingly narrow majority for Modi’s alliance. The report highlighted the BJP’s defeat in Ayodhya, the constituency synonymous with the Ram Temple inauguration. This unexpected loss has reverberated across Indian politics, sparking discussions about the electorate’s response to BJP’s performance.

Al Jazeera’s Analysis: Al Jazeera discussed the potential challenges awaiting Prime Minister Modi in the parliament following the BJP’s diminished majority. With coalition politics making a comeback, Modi may need to navigate complex negotiations and compromises to push forward his legislative agenda. The analysis reflects on Modi’s previous approach to governance and the evolving dynamics of Indian politics.

Financial Times’ Perspective: The Financial Times noted the return to coalition politics in India, contrary to expectations of a clear victory for Modi. The article highlighted the widespread anticipation of a Modi-centric campaign and its implications for the electoral outcome. The shift towards coalition governance underscores the evolving nature of Indian democracy.

BBC’s Coverage: BBC provided insights into the divergent views on Prime Minister Modi’s leadership. While supporters applaud his strong and efficient leadership, critics raise concerns about the erosion of democratic institutions and press freedom under his rule. The contrasting perspectives reflect the polarizing nature of Modi’s tenure as Prime Minister.

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A Resounding Victory: The Indian Financial Market's Response to the 2019 Lok Sabha Election Results

The 2019 Lok Sabha elections in India were a significant event, not only politically but also economically. The landslide victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) under the leadership of Narendra Modi sent ripples across various sectors, notably the financial markets. This blog post delves into the intricate dynamics of how the Indian financial markets responded to the BJP’s victory and what…

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How Are ‘Influencers’ Affecting India’s Political Scenario

Social media influencers or those who claim to ‘educate’ and ‘influence’ masses using social media platforms including YouTube, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram are affecting India’s current political scenario. Ezivote, India’s first political fantasy application makes an attempt to know about such influencers and what goes behind political content creation.

Content creators and politics

Youtuber and vlogger Dhruv Rathee recently posted a video titled ‘Is India becoming a DICTATORSHIP?’. Around 30 minutes in duration, the content creator compared India’s current central government with Hitler’s ruling approach in his two-month-old video. The video has 24 million views to date. Rathee, who calls himself a ‘Youtube educator with expertise in breaking down complex words into simple words’, comes up with long videos that often encourage debates and divide the internet into two. One section stands strong with the Youtuber, labeling his content as an ‘eye-opener’ or ‘revolutionary’. The latter accused him of being anti-government or being politically biased.

Another story

To understand it better, let us go to the story of another YouTuber who recently joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Manish Kashyap. On his channel, Kashyap posted videos of various social and political issues in his ‘aggressive’ style that caught viewers' attention. Praised by audiences for his heroic style of reporting in Bihar, the journey of creating political content to enter politics came amid many controversies for the YouTuber.

In March 2023, Manish Kashyap aka Tripurari Kumar Tiwari, was arrested by the Tamilnadu police for posting YouTube videos of Bihari migrant workers being harassed in Tamilnadu. The posted video was fake and his videos resulted in a mass exodus of Bihari migrants from Tamil Nadu as they left their workplace without any prior notice. Amid arrest, he spent nine months in jail. Before this, an FIR was lodged against him for inciting vandalism following damage to the statue of King Edward VII on Maharani Janki Kunwar Hospital in his home district. He was arrested for attacking Kashmiri shawl vendors in Patna after the Pulwama attack.

But do online political debates mark an offline impact? Amid the digital revolution in India, the answer is yes. The viewers who consume such content are free to express their opinions. But here, it is equally important to focus on the numbers. With millions of subscribers, there can be some significant impact on opinion formation. However, most creators continue to emphasize that they create content to educate the masses and have nothing to do with the political parties.

Impact on elections

The impact of social media platforms and influencers cannot be overlooked during election campaigning. A report by the Election Commission of India (ECI) states that the BJP spent 325 crore and the Congress spent 356 crore for digital advertising during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. It is quite clear that this figure will be multiplied for the 2024  Lok Sabha elections. Also, the government’s efforts such as the announcement of the National Creators Awards 2024 underline the recognition and importance of creators and influencers. 

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Top 5 @Wikipedia pages from yesterday: Friday, 26th April 2024

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