Lok Sabha Polls 2024: PM Modi thanks voters, party workers, appreciates India's young generation and women

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Jun 1) thanked the voters who exercised their franchise as exit polls project Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led alliance to win big in the Lok Sabha Election 2024.

"India has voted!" said PM Modi, further adding, "A heartfelt thank you to all those who exercised their franchise. Their active participation is the cornerstone of our democracy. Their commitment and dedication ensures that the democratic spirit thrives in our nation."

"I would also like to specially appreciate India’s Nari Shakti and Yuva Shakti. Their strong presence at the polls is a very encouraging sign," he said on X.

As per the exit polls, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by PM Modi's BJP is projected to win a two-thirds majority in the lower house of parliament as per surveys.

At least six exit polls projected the NDA could win between 355 and 380 seats. The NDA won 353 seats in the 2019 general election, of which BJP accounted for 303.

Meanwhile, the opposition INDIA alliance led by Rahul Gandhi's Indian National Congress party was projected to win between 125 to 165 seats.

In his post, PM Modi also said, "I can say with confidence that the people of India have voted in record numbers to re-elect the NDA government. They have seen our track record and the manner in which our work has brought about a qualitative change in the lives of the poor, marginalised and downtrodden."

"At the same time, they have seen how the reforms in India have propelled India to being the fifth largest global economy. Every scheme of ours has reached the intended beneficiaries without any bias or leakage," he added.

Targeting the opposition, he said, "The opportunistic INDI Alliance failed to strike a chord with the voters. They are casteist, communal and corrupt."

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PM Modi said that this alliance is aimed at protecting a "handful of dynasties" and apparently failed to present a futuristic vision for the nation.

"Through the campaign, they only enhanced their expertise on one thing - Modi bashing. Such regressive politics has been rejected by the people," he said,

Lastly, he praised the NDA workers across the nation. "I compliment them for meticulously explaining our development agenda to the people and motivating them to come out and vote. Our Karyakartas are our greatest strength," he said.

(With inputs from agencies)