Lok Sabha Elections are a vital event in the Indian Legislature as they decide the prime leader of the country and other heads of various ministries. The Lok Sabha General Elections take place in every 5th year to elect the 543 Members of Parliament (MP) of various constituencies. The Lok Sabha Elections were organized by the Election Commission of India, they are responsible for organizing fair and impartial elections in the country. From authenticating the candidature to counting the votes to announcing the final results, the Election Commission is accountable for the complete process.
Previously the Lok Sabha elections were held in the year 2019. This year 2024, the Election Commission of India announced the dates of General Elections on March 16, 2024. The voting for the general elections was held in 7 phases from April 19, 2024, to June 1, 2024.
On June 4, 2024, the Lok Sabha General Election results were announced, and the BJP (Bhartiya Janta Party) -led NDA won the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. However, the process of vote counting was a complete roller coaster and the fight between the two major Alliances NDA (National Democratic Alliance) and INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) was close enough. The country is going to witness a coalition Government after a decade and some things can be analyzed from it.
In this blog, we will talk about everything related to the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. This can be important from the General Awareness section of any Government competitive exam. So, it’s better if you read this blog till the end.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: An Overview
The results of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 were the biggest shocker for everyone. On June 3rd, the Exit polls came out. The predictions and results are completely upside down. On one hand, the Exit Polls have predicted 361-401 parliament seats for NDA but in reality, the number gets restricted to 294 seats only. Whereas in the Exit polls the seats predicted for the INDI Alliance were only 152-180 seats and in reality, they got 231 seats. This series of incidents has shaken the stock market. On June 3rd after the Exit poll release, the NIFTY and SENSEX reached their record highest mark and just the next day after the release of the result the SENSEX and NIFTY fell to their record lowest mark after the COVID-19 scenario.
Talking separately about the two major political parties of India BJP and INC (Indian National Congress), the difference between the seats was very high. BJP independently won 240 seats and INC won only 99. However, the number of BJP seats was not enough to form a Government on their own. The number of seats needed to form a government was 272. Thus they have to join hands with their allies to form the Government. However, now the BJP is all set to form a Coalition Government with its allies.
The final parliamentary seat distribution among all the allies is:
| Allies | Number of Seats |
| NDA | 294 |
| INDIA | 231 |
| Others | 18 |
| Total | 543 |
State wise Status of Constituencies in Lok Sabha Elections 2024
Let’s have a thorough look at the state-wise constituencies in the General Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Below is the tally indicating the state-wise Lok Sabha Election results.
| State/UT | Total | NDA | INDIA | Others |
| Uttar Pradesh | 80 | 36 | 43 | 1 |
| Maharashtra | 48 | 17 | 30 | 1 |
| West Bengal | 42 | 12 | 30 | 0 |
| Bihar | 40 | 30 | 9 | 1 |
| Tamil Nadu | 39 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 29 | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| Gujarat | 26 | 25 | 1 | 0 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 25 | 21 | 0 | 4 |
| Odisha | 21 | 20 | 1 | 0 |
| Karnataka | 28 | 19 | 9 | 0 |
| Kerela | 20 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Rajasthan | 25 | 14 | 11 | 0 |
| Telangana | 17 | 8 | 8 | 1 |
| Assam | 14 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Jharkhand | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Punjab` | 13 | 0 | 10 | 3 |
| Chhattisgarh | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Haryana | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Delhi | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Uttarakhand | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Tripura | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Andaman & Nicobar | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadar & Nagar Haveli Daman & Dieu | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Goa | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sikkim | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chandigarh | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ladakh | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lakshadweep | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Manipur | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Meghalaya | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Mizoram | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nagaland | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Puducherry | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Analysis of the General Lok Sabha Elections 2024
Here are the major highlights from the election that you should know to enhance your Current Affairs for various competitive exams.
- PM Narendra Modi is going to become the Prime Minister of India for third consecutive time. He is going to be the second person after Jawaharlal Nehru to serve as PM for three consecutive tenures in the post-Independence Era.
- NDA is going to form a coalition Government after a decade. Before this is 2019 and 2014 election, BJP itself got enough seats to form a strong Government on its own.
Here are some other major take outs from the Lok Sabha Elections 2024:
- Exit Poll Predictions:
Positioned the opposition’s INDIA bloc between 125 and 165 seats.
Leaders dismissed the pollsters’ predictions.
- Actual Election Results:
INDIA bloc crossed the 200-seat mark.
Made massive gains compared to 2019.
- BJP’s Dependence on Allies:
Needs support from N Chandrababu Naidu’s TDP and Nitish Kumar’s JD(U).
- INDIA Bloc’s Achievement:
Crossed the 230-seat mark.
Injected new energy into the opposition.
- Emerging Parties
Newer and smaller political parties, such as the Jana Swara Party (VOTPP) and the Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) have also made their presence felt, signalling a shift towards more diverse political representation.
Conclusion
The 2024 Lok Sabha election results brought about a major change in Indian politics. The INDIA wing of the Opposition energized their base by exceeding expectations and crossing the 200 seat mark. Meanwhile, the BJP, which had earlier secured a clear majority, now needs allies like the TDP and the JD(U) to form the government. In addition, new and smaller parties such as the Jana Swara Party (VOTPP) and the Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) have emerged, signalling a shift towards more diverse political representation.
For Government Exam candidates, staying updated on this information is important for general awareness. Understanding these political changes helps in understanding the evolution of Indian democracy and better prepares you for questions on current affairs.
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