<p>Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was granted bail on Friday (June 7) by a Bengaluru court in connection with a case filed by the BJP's Karnataka unit for issuing “defamatory" advertisements in mainstream newspapers.</p>

<p>The advertisement preceding the Assembly polls last year accused the former BJP government in the state of engaging in widespread corruption during its tenure from 2019 to 2023.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/live-lok-sabha-elections-2024-rahul-gandhi-to-appear-before-court-in-connection-to-bjp-defamation-case-729535">Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Modi to take oath as Prime Minister on June 9</a></p>

<p>The court had on June 1 granted bail to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, after they appeared before it in connection with the defamation case.</p>

<p>Judge K N Shivakumar had earlier directed Rahul Gandhi to appear before the court on Friday (June 7) without fail.</p>

<p>It may be recalled here, in February, the Congress leader attended court proceedings related to the defamation case and was granted bail.</p>

<p>BJP leader Vijay Mishra had lodged the complaint against Rahul Gandhi. Last December, a warrant was issued against Gandhi, prompting him to postpone his ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ in Amethi and appear in court on February 20, where he got bail.</p>

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<p>The complaint arose from statements made by Gandhi during a press conference in Bengaluru in May 2018, amidst the Karnataka elections. Gandhi's remarks addressed the BJP's assertion of maintaining integrity in politics despite having a party president (Amit Shah) who faced accusations in a murder case.</p>

<p>Four years before Gandhi's remarks, Amit Shah was acquitted by a special CBI court in Mumbai in connection with a 2005 fake encounter case during his tenure as Minister of State for Home in Gujarat.</p>

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was granted bail on Friday (June 7) by a Bengaluru court in connection with a case filed by the BJP's Karnataka unit for issuing “defamatory" advertisements in mainstream newspapers.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was granted bail on Friday (June 7) by a Bengaluru court in connection with a case filed by the BJP's Karnataka unit for issuing “defamatory" advertisements in mainstream newspapers. The advertisement preceding the Assembly polls last year accused the former BJP government in the state of engaging in widespread corruption during its tenure from 2019 to 2023. Also read: Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Modi to take oath as Prime Minister on June 9 The court had on June 1 granted bail to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, after they appeared before it in connection with the defamation case. Judge K N Shivakumar had earlier directed Rahul Gandhi to appear before the court on Friday (June 7) without fail. It may be recalled here, in February, the Congress leader attended court proceedings related to the defamation case and was granted bail. BJP leader Vijay Mishra had lodged the complaint against Rahul Gandhi. Last December, a warrant was issued against Gandhi, prompting him to postpone his ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ in Amethi and appear in court on February 20, where he got bail. Also read: Stock market scam: Modi, Shah gave investment advice during Lok Sabha polls, alleges Rahul; BJP reacts The complaint arose from statements made by Gandhi during a press conference in Bengaluru in May 2018, amidst the Karnataka elections. Gandhi's remarks addressed the BJP's assertion of maintaining integrity in politics despite having a party president (Amit Shah) who faced accusations in a murder case. Four years before Gandhi's remarks, Amit Shah was acquitted by a special CBI court in Mumbai in connection with a 2005 fake encounter case during his tenure as Minister of State for Home in Gujarat. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s Delhi state convener Gopal Rai on Thursday (Jun 6) clarified that his party's alliance with Congress was only for the Lok Sabha elections 2024 and that it will contest the Delhi assembly polls alone.</p>

<p>"This is clear from the very first day that the INDIA alliance was formed for Lok Sabha elections. As far as Vidhan Sabha is concerned, no alliance has been formed. AAP will fight elections with its full strength," Rai said.</p>

<p>He further said that the opposition parties had come together as the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the general elections and that there was no alliance for assembly polls that are scheduled to take place early next year.</p>

<p>“It is clear from the beginning that the INDIA alliance was formed for the Lok Sabha elections. We fought Lok Sabha elections together but in the Delhi Vidhan Sabha elections, there is no alliance. We will fight the Vidhan Sabha elections together with the people of Delhi,” he said.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>AAP and Congress' alliance in Lok Sabha polls</strong></h2>

<p>The Aam Aadmi Party, which found itself in hot waters in the past few months after supremo Kejriwal was arrested in an excise policy case, allied with Congress as part of the INDIA bloc to contest the 18th Lok Sabha polls.</p>

<p>While AAP fielded candidates for four constituencies out of seven, Congress contested from&nbsp;the remaining three seats.</p>

<p>Both parties drew a blank in the national capital as BJP emerged victorious in all the seven Lok Sabha constituencies.</p>

<p>Despite agreeing on a collaboration for Lok Sabha polls in Delhi, Punjab, and Gujarat, Congress and AAP did not form an alliance in Punjab and both parties went solo.</p>

<p>Congress secured seven out of 13 seats in the north Indian state while AAP despite being the ruling party only managed to get three.</p>

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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s Delhi state convener Gopal Rai on Thursday (Jun 6) clarified that his party's alliance with Congress was only for the Lok Sabha elections 2024 and that it will contest the Delhi assembly polls alone.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s Delhi state convener Gopal Rai on Thursday (Jun 6) clarified that his party's alliance with Congress was only for the Lok Sabha elections 2024 and that it will contest the Delhi assembly polls alone. "This is clear from the very first day that the INDIA alliance was formed for Lok Sabha elections. As far as Vidhan Sabha is concerned, no alliance has been formed. AAP will fight elections with its full strength," Rai said. He further said that the opposition parties had come together as the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the general elections and that there was no alliance for assembly polls that are scheduled to take place early next year. “It is clear from the beginning that the INDIA alliance was formed for the Lok Sabha elections. We fought Lok Sabha elections together but in the Delhi Vidhan Sabha elections, there is no alliance. We will fight the Vidhan Sabha elections together with the people of Delhi,” he said. #WATCH | On being asked about fighting Vidhan Sabha elections with the INDIA alliance, Delhi Minister Gopal Rai says, "It is clear from the beginning that the INDIA alliance was formed for the Lok Sabha Elections. We fought Lok Sabha elections together but in Delhi Vidhan Sabha… pic.twitter.com/FwgfvonUJ0 — ANI (@ANI) June 6, 2024 × Also read: Excise Case: Delhi Court extends Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody till Jun 19 AAP and Congress' alliance in Lok Sabha polls The Aam Aadmi Party, which found itself in hot waters in the past few months after supremo Kejriwal was arrested in an excise policy case, allied with Congress as part of the INDIA bloc to contest the 18th Lok Sabha polls. While AAP fielded candidates for four constituencies out of seven, Congress contested from the remaining three seats. Both parties drew a blank in the national capital as BJP emerged victorious in all the seven Lok Sabha constituencies. Despite agreeing on a collaboration for Lok Sabha polls in Delhi, Punjab, and Gujarat, Congress and AAP did not form an alliance in Punjab and both parties went solo. Congress secured seven out of 13 seats in the north Indian state while AAP despite being the ruling party only managed to get three. (With inputs from agencies)

'AAP to contest Delhi Assembly Elections alone, no alliance with Congress,' clarifies Gopal Rai

According to persons familiar with the situation, India is expected to invite the leaders of several of its neighbors, including Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's swearing-in event this coming weekend.

Modi 3.0: Who are the neighboring leaders of India invited to Narendra Modi's third swearing-in

State-by-state predictions offer fascinating details for the later-in-the-year elections in Maharashtra, Haryana, and Jharkhand. Reportedly, the Opposition now possesses more territory in these states than the NDA did.

BJP now anxious about the upcoming assembly polls?

Predictions by state provide intriguing information for the Maharashtra, Haryana, and Jharkhand votes that are scheduled later this year. According to reports, the Opposition now has more space in these states than the NDA did.

Upcoming Assembly Elections in India: Haryana, Maharashtra and Jharkhand in focus

<p><strong>Chandigarh Lok Sabha Election Results&nbsp;2024: </strong>In Chandigarh, the Indian National Congress's (INC) Manish Tewari won the race for the lone seat with a margin of&nbsp;2,504 votes. He polled&nbsp;21,6657 votes in the elections.</p>

<p>The Union Territory of Chandigarh&nbsp;voted in the last phase of India's Lok Sabha elections on June 1. Chandigarh&nbsp;voted in one phase for its lone seat. The&nbsp;City Beautiful registered a&nbsp;67.90 per cent voter turnout till 10pm on election day&nbsp;— down from&nbsp;70.61 per cent in the 2019.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Chandigarh Lok Sabha Elections Results 2024: Full List of Candidates</strong></h2>

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			<td>Raj Prince Singh&nbsp;</td>
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			<td>Rajinder Kaur</td>
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			<td>Sunil Thaman</td>
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			<td>Kishor Kumar alias Banti Bhaiya</td>
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			<td>Kuldip Rai alias Happy Sood Morind</td>
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			<td>Pushpinder Singh alias Lovely Attawa</td>
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			<td>Partap Singh Rana&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
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			<td>Piar Chand Alias Koundal</td>
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			<td>Baljeet Singh Alias Laddi</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
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			<td>Ex-Assistant Commandant Ranpreet Singh</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
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			<td>Mahant Ravi Kant Muni</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
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			<td>Lakhvir Singh Alias Kotla</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
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			<td>Vinod Kumar</td>
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			<td>Vivek Sharma</td>
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<h2><strong>Chandigarh Lok Sabha Election Results 2024:&nbsp;</strong>Constituency Wise<strong> Party-wise Winner List&nbsp;</strong></h2>

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Chandigarh Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: In Chandigarh, the Indian National Congress's (INC) Manish Tewari won the race for the lone seat with a margin of 2,504 votes.

Chandigarh Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: In Chandigarh, the Indian National Congress's (INC) Manish Tewari won the race for the lone seat with a margin of 2,504 votes. He polled 21,6657 votes in the elections. The Union Territory of Chandigarh voted in the last phase of India's Lok Sabha elections on June 1. Chandigarh voted in one phase for its lone seat. The City Beautiful registered a 67.90 per cent voter turnout till 10pm on election day — down from 70.61 per cent in the 2019. Chandigarh Lok Sabha Elections Results 2024: Full List of Candidates Candidate Party Manish Tewari Indian National Congress Ritu Singh Bahujan Samaj Party Sanjay Tandon Bharatiya Janata Party Deepanshu Sharma Akhil Bhartiya Parivar Party Raj Prince Singh Super Power India Party Rajinder Kaur Sainik Samaj Party Sunil Thaman Jansena Party Kishor Kumar alias Banti Bhaiya Independent Kuldip Rai alias Happy Sood Morind Independent Pushpinder Singh alias Lovely Attawa Independent Partap Singh Rana Independent Piar Chand Alias Koundal Independent Baljeet Singh Alias Laddi Independent Ex-Assistant Commandant Ranpreet Singh Independent Mahant Ravi Kant Muni Independent Lakhvir Singh Alias Kotla Independent Vinod Kumar Independent Vivek Sharma Independent Sunilkumar Independent Chandigarh Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Constituency Wise Party-wise Winner List Lok Sabha Constituency Winner Party Chandigarh Manish Tewari Indian National Congress (With inputs from agencies)

Chandigarh Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Full Winner List: Congress' Manish Tewari wins lone seat

<p>Newly elected MP and actress Kangana Ranaut was reportedly slapped by a CISF guard at the Chandigarh airport on Thursday.&nbsp;The actress has alleged that a female guard called Kulwinder Kaur slapped her while she was at the Chandigarh airport- on her way to New Delhi. According to a report in ABP news, the actress has demanded strict action against the&nbsp;perpetrator.<br />
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Kangana Ranaut won the Mandi constituency on a BJP ticket at the recently held Lok Sabha Elections 2024. The newly elected MP was on her way to Delhi for a party&nbsp;meeting when the incident took place.&nbsp;<br />
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Earlier in the day, Kangana had shared photos on&nbsp;Instagram informing her followers that she was on her way to Delhi.&nbsp;<br />
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The CISF guard reportedly attacked Kangana over her earlier comments on the farmers' protest in 2021.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch video of the actress getting into an altercation with the guard here</strong></p>

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<p>On her arrival in Delhi on Thursday&nbsp;evening, media personnel thronged the actress but she refrained from commenting about the incident.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>During the 2020-2021 farmer agitation against the three farm laws, Bollywood actor Kangana had allegedly misidentified a woman farmer from Punjab and called her Bilkis Bano, an octogenarian who made international headlines during the anti-CAA protests&nbsp;in the Delhi neighbourhood of Shaheen Bagh.</p>

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She had reportedly shared a tweet alleging that the “Shaheen Bagh Dadi” also joined the farmers’ agitation over the new farm laws at various border points of the national capital. She retweeted the post with pictures of two elderly women, including Bilkis Bano, and wrote that the “same Dadi” who featured in Time Magazine was “available in 100 rupees”.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kangana-ranaut-issues-statement-after-slapping-incident-how-do-we-handle-terrorism-in-punjab-729402">Kangana Ranaut issues statement after slapping incident: How do we handle terrorism in Punjab?</a></strong></p>

<p>Hours after the incident, Kangana took to social media and reassured fans that she was safe. Recounting the incident in a video statement, Kangana revealed that the CISF guard hurled abuses and hit her on her face during the security check at the Chandigarh airport. Kangana also questioned&nbsp;how should one handle the&nbsp;growing terrorism&nbsp;in Punjab as she concluded her statement in the video.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch Kangana's reaction here:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>An inquiry committee comprising senior CISF officers has been set up to conduct a further investigation.</p>


Newly elected MP and actress Kangana Ranaut was reportedly slapped by a CISF guard at the Chandigarh airport on Thursday. The actress has alleged that a female guard called Kulwinder Kaur slapped her while she was at the Chandigarh airport- on her way to New Delhi.

Newly elected MP and actress Kangana Ranaut was reportedly slapped by a CISF guard at the Chandigarh airport on Thursday. The actress has alleged that a female guard called Kulwinder Kaur slapped her while she was at the Chandigarh airport- on her way to New Delhi. According to a report in ABP news, the actress has demanded strict action against the perpetrator. Kangana Ranaut won the Mandi constituency on a BJP ticket at the recently held Lok Sabha Elections 2024. The newly elected MP was on her way to Delhi for a party meeting when the incident took place. Earlier in the day, Kangana had shared photos on Instagram informing her followers that she was on her way to Delhi. The CISF guard reportedly attacked Kangana over her earlier comments on the farmers' protest in 2021. Watch video of the actress getting into an altercation with the guard here Kangana Ranaut slapped by CISF woman constable pic.twitter.com/GflQhHmBCg — Mohd. Mobassir مبشر 🇮🇳🇵🇸 (@03_mobassir) June 6, 2024 × On her arrival in Delhi on Thursday evening, media personnel thronged the actress but she refrained from commenting about the incident. #WATCH | BJP leader and actor Kangana Ranaut arrives at Delhi airport A constable-rank CISF officer allegedly slapped Kangana at Chandigarh Airport during a frisking argument. An inquiry committee comprising senior CISF officers has been set up to conduct a further… pic.twitter.com/kUHmg7PsAs — ANI (@ANI) June 6, 2024 × During the 2020-2021 farmer agitation against the three farm laws, Bollywood actor Kangana had allegedly misidentified a woman farmer from Punjab and called her Bilkis Bano, an octogenarian who made international headlines during the anti-CAA protests in the Delhi neighbourhood of Shaheen Bagh. Also see: ‘On my way to Parliament…' Kangana after Mandi Win She had reportedly shared a tweet alleging that the “Shaheen Bagh Dadi” also joined the farmers’ agitation over the new farm laws at various border points of the national capital. She retweeted the post with pictures of two elderly women, including Bilkis Bano, and wrote that the “same Dadi” who featured in Time Magazine was “available in 100 rupees”. Kangana Ranaut issues statement after slapping incident: How do we handle terrorism in Punjab? Hours after the incident, Kangana took to social media and reassured fans that she was safe. Recounting the incident in a video statement, Kangana revealed that the CISF guard hurled abuses and hit her on her face during the security check at the Chandigarh airport. Kangana also questioned how should one handle the growing terrorism in Punjab as she concluded her statement in the video. Watch Kangana's reaction here: Shocking rise in terror and violence in Punjab…. pic.twitter.com/7aefpp4blQ — Kangana Ranaut (Modi Ka Parivar) (@KanganaTeam) June 6, 2024 × An inquiry committee comprising senior CISF officers has been set up to conduct a further investigation.

Kangana Ranaut slapped by a CISF guard at Chandigarh airport, watch

The election results are out in India. NDA is going to form the new government. Narendra Modi will take the oath as PM again. Who all are invited to Modi's swearing-in ceremony? Watch this video to find out.

Modi 3.0: Who all are going to attend Modi's swearing-in ceremony?

<p>Dismissing rumours of switching allegiance to the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) said that it will continue to support the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).</p>

<p>The speculations surfaced as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) witnessed unexpected Lok Sabha election results on Tuesday (Jun 4) where the saffron party did not receive a full majority.</p>

<p>"Our pre-poll pact with BJP and Janasena in Andhra Pradesh isn't just political arithmetic; it's a matter of credibility," TDP's senior leader Kanakamedala Ravindrakumar told news agency PTI.</p>

<p>"We will remain part of the NDA. There is absolutely no question of supporting the India Bloc," he said.</p>

<p>This comes after the TDP registered a landslide victory in both Assembly and Lok Sabha polls.</p>

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<h2><strong>BJP-led NDA poised to win 291 seats, while INDIA bloc gets 234</strong></h2>

<p>The BJP-led NDA is slated to win 291 seats and the INDIA opposition bloc is poised to grab 234. Other political parties are poised to win 18 seats.</p>

<p>With what the ECI data has shown, NDA will approximately have 17 more seats than the majority mark of 272 in the Lok Sabha.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the results came out, Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked the people of the country for their unwavering faith in India's Constitution stating that the BJP-led NDA will form its third successive government.</p>

<p>"The people of the country have expressed their trust in the NDA for the third consecutive time. This is an unprecedented moment in the history of India. I thank my family for their love and blessings. I assure the countrymen that to fulfil their aspirations, we will move forward with new energy, new enthusiasm, and new resolves," PM Modi earlier said on X.</p>

<p>"I express my heartfelt gratitude and congratulations to all the workers for the dedication and tireless hard work they have done," he added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Dismissing rumours of switching allegiance to the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) said that it will continue to support the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

Dismissing rumours of switching allegiance to the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) said that it will continue to support the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The speculations surfaced as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) witnessed unexpected Lok Sabha election results on Tuesday (Jun 4) where the saffron party did not receive a full majority. "Our pre-poll pact with BJP and Janasena in Andhra Pradesh isn't just political arithmetic; it's a matter of credibility," TDP's senior leader Kanakamedala Ravindrakumar told news agency PTI. "We will remain part of the NDA. There is absolutely no question of supporting the India Bloc," he said. This comes after the TDP registered a landslide victory in both Assembly and Lok Sabha polls. Also read: Radical preacher Amritpal Singh wins Khadoor Sahib Lok Sabha seat BJP-led NDA poised to win 291 seats, while INDIA bloc gets 234 The BJP-led NDA is slated to win 291 seats and the INDIA opposition bloc is poised to grab 234. Other political parties are poised to win 18 seats. With what the ECI data has shown, NDA will approximately have 17 more seats than the majority mark of 272 in the Lok Sabha. After the results came out, Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked the people of the country for their unwavering faith in India's Constitution stating that the BJP-led NDA will form its third successive government. "The people of the country have expressed their trust in the NDA for the third consecutive time. This is an unprecedented moment in the history of India. I thank my family for their love and blessings. I assure the countrymen that to fulfil their aspirations, we will move forward with new energy, new enthusiasm, and new resolves," PM Modi earlier said on X. "I express my heartfelt gratitude and congratulations to all the workers for the dedication and tireless hard work they have done," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: TDP dismisses rumours of switching allegiance to INDIA, says will support NDA

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<p>With more than 640 million votes counted, India has wrapped up its 2024 general elections making the end of the world’s largest democratic exercise which took place between April 19 to June 1. The vote counting began on June 4, and the Election Commission of India (ECI) declared results for all 543 parliamentary constituencies on&nbsp;Wednesday (Jun 5) morning.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Lok Sabha Election 2024 Final Results</strong></h2>

<p>While the Lok Sabha (lower house of the Indian parliament) has 543 seats, the counting was held for 542 as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Surat, Gujarat was elected unopposed.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;India Elections 2024: Nitish Kumar, Chandrababu Naidu emerge as kingmakers</strong></p>

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<p>The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is poised to form the next government as the ruling party and its allies garnered a total of 292 votes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP failed to cross the 272 majority mark and will need the support of allies to form the government. The ruling party had won 303 and 282 seats in the general elections in 2019 and 2014, respectively.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the main opposition INDIA bloc, led by the Indian National Congress (INC), put up a tough fight and won 234 seats.</p>

<p>INC managed to get 99 seats compared to 52 it won in 2019. It was also the highest number of seats that the grand old party bagged&nbsp;since 2014.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Samajwadi Party (SP), a part of the INDIA bloc, won 37 seats, the third-highest overall after BJP and Congress.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The party, led by Akhilesh Yadav, also emerged as the single-largest party in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh which has 80 parliamentary constituencies, the highest in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Lok Sabha Election 2024 Final Results: Full List</strong></h2>

<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 553px;">
	<thead>
		<tr>
			<th scope="col">No.</th>
			<th scope="col" style="width: 394px;">Party</th>
			<th scope="col" style="width: 118px;">Seats Won</th>
		</tr>
	</thead>
	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td>1</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">240</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">Indian National Congress (INC)</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">99</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>3</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">Samajwadi Party (SP)</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">37</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>4</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">All India Trinamool Congress (AITC)</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">29</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>5</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">22</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>6</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">Telugu Desam Party (TDP)</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">16</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>7</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">Janata Dal (United) (JD(U))</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">12</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>8</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackrey) (Shiv Sena (UBT))</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">9</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>9</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">Nationalist Congress Party-Sharad Chandra Pawar&nbsp;(NCP (SCP))</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">8</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>10</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">Shiv Sena</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">7</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>11</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">Lok Janshakti Party&nbsp;(Ram Vilas) (LJPRV)</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">5</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>12</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP)</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">4</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>13</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">4</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>14</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M))</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">4</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>15</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">Indian Union Muslim League (IUML)</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">3</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>16</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">3</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>17</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">3</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>18</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">Jana Sena Party (JSP)</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">2</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>19</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (Liberation) (CPI(ML)(L))</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">2</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>20</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">Janata Dal (Secular) (JD(S))</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">2</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>21</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK)</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">2</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>22</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">Communist Party of India (CPI)</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">2</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>23</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD)</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">2</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>24</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKN)</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">2</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>25</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">United People’s Party, Liberal (UPPL)</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">1</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>26</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">Asom Gana Parishad (AGP)</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">1</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>27</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular)&nbsp;</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">1</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>28</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">Kerala Congress (KEC)</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">1</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>29</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP)</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">1</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>30</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">1</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>31</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">Voice of the People Party (VOTPP)</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">1</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>32</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM)</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">1</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>33</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">1</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>34</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLTP)</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">1</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>35</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">Bharat Adivasi Party&nbsp;</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">1</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>36</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM)</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">1</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>37</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK)</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">1</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>38</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">Aazad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram)&nbsp;</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">1</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>39</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">Apna Dal (Soneylal)</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">1</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>40</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSUP)</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">1</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>41</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM)</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">1</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>42</td>
			<td style="width: 394px;">Independent (IND)</td>
			<td style="width: 118px;">7</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


With more than 640 million votes counted, India has wrapped up its 2024 general elections making the end of the world’s largest democratic exercise which took place between April 19 to June 1.

With more than 640 million votes counted, India has wrapped up its 2024 general elections making the end of the world’s largest democratic exercise which took place between April 19 to June 1. The vote counting began on June 4, and the Election Commission of India (ECI) declared results for all 543 parliamentary constituencies on Wednesday (Jun 5) morning. Lok Sabha Election 2024 Final Results While the Lok Sabha (lower house of the Indian parliament) has 543 seats, the counting was held for 542 as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Surat, Gujarat was elected unopposed. WATCH | India Elections 2024: Nitish Kumar, Chandrababu Naidu emerge as kingmakers The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is poised to form the next government as the ruling party and its allies garnered a total of 292 votes. However, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP failed to cross the 272 majority mark and will need the support of allies to form the government. The ruling party had won 303 and 282 seats in the general elections in 2019 and 2014, respectively. Meanwhile, the main opposition INDIA bloc, led by the Indian National Congress (INC), put up a tough fight and won 234 seats. INC managed to get 99 seats compared to 52 it won in 2019. It was also the highest number of seats that the grand old party bagged since 2014. Also Read | PM Modi thanks supporters as NDA on its way to form government for third consecutive term The Samajwadi Party (SP), a part of the INDIA bloc, won 37 seats, the third-highest overall after BJP and Congress. The party, led by Akhilesh Yadav, also emerged as the single-largest party in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh which has 80 parliamentary constituencies, the highest in the country. Lok Sabha Election 2024 Final Results: Full List No. Party Seats Won 1 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) 240 2 Indian National Congress (INC) 99 3 Samajwadi Party (SP) 37 4 All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) 29 5 Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) 22 6 Telugu Desam Party (TDP) 16 7 Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) 12 8 Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackrey) (Shiv Sena (UBT)) 9 9 Nationalist Congress Party-Sharad Chandra Pawar (NCP (SCP)) 8 10 Shiv Sena 7 11 Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) (LJPRV) 5 12 Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) 4 13 Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) 4 14 Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) 4 15 Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) 3 16 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) 3 17 Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) 3 18 Jana Sena Party (JSP) 2 19 Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (Liberation) (CPI(ML)(L)) 2 20 Janata Dal (Secular) (JD(S)) 2 21 Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) 2 22 Communist Party of India (CPI) 2 23 Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) 2 24 Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKN) 2 25 United People’s Party, Liberal (UPPL) 1 26 Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) 1 27 Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) 1 28 Kerala Congress (KEC) 1 29 Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) 1 30 Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) 1 31 Voice of the People Party (VOTPP) 1 32 Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) 1 33 Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) 1 34 Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLTP) 1 35 Bharat Adivasi Party 1 36 Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) 1 37 Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) 1 38 Aazad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) 1 39 Apna Dal (Soneylal) 1 40 All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSUP) 1 41 All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) 1 42 Independent (IND) 7 (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Putting rumours to rest, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Chief Chandrababu Naidu has said that he will continue to support the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), affirming that he is "a part of NDA".</p>

<p>"I have seen so many political changes in the country. I am in NDA. I am going to the NDA meeting. If there is anything else, we will report to you," Naidu said while addressing a press briefing in Vijaywada.</p>

<p>The speculations that TDP might switch allegiance to the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) surfaced as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) witnessed unexpected Lok Sabha election results on Tuesday (Jun 4) where the saffron party failed to receive a full majority.</p>

<p>This pushes the BJP into a situation where it will have to rely on the support of other parties in its coalition as it falls 32 seats short of the 272 majority mark.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/akhilesh-yadav-the-man-whose-pda-stole-the-show-from-bjp-in-hindu-dominated-uttar-pradesh-728921">Akhilesh Yadav: The man whose PDA stole the show from BJP in Hindu-dominated Uttar Pradesh</a></p>

<h2><strong>Naidu thanked the people of Andhra for their support</strong></h2>

<p>Naidu, extending heartfelt thanks to the people of Andhra Pradesh after winning the Assembly polls, said, "I haven't seen such a historical election. In this election people from the USA spending 5 lakhs rupees came and voted. Even the labourers working in other states have come to vote. These elections will be written in golden words".</p>

<p>"I urge all the people that they should constantly give us feedback during our governance. It will help us to give good governance. We will review everything after going to Delhi and coming back," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He further slammed the YSR Congress Party stating that during their tenure extensive damage was caused in the state on&nbsp;economic and agricultural fronts.</p>

<p>Taking potshots at the five years of the YSRCP government in Andhra Pradesh, Naidu said, "The past five years of governance have inflicted damage equivalent to 30 years. The economy is in ruins, and the exact debt levels are unknown. Agriculture is suffering from severe water shortages. Farmers were unable to protest when sand was removed from their lands. Additionally, our workers were placed under house arrest."</p>

<p>"During assembly sessions, I encountered difficult situations, and many YSRCP leaders harassed me and my family. On that day, I vowed to return to the assembly with a super-majority. The public supported me and sent me back to the assembly. I have been responsible both in opposition and in power. We will meet your expectations," he added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Putting rumours to rest, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Chief Chandrababu Naidu has said that he will continue to support the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), affirming that he is "a part of NDA".

Putting rumours to rest, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Chief Chandrababu Naidu has said that he will continue to support the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), affirming that he is "a part of NDA". "I have seen so many political changes in the country. I am in NDA. I am going to the NDA meeting. If there is anything else, we will report to you," Naidu said while addressing a press briefing in Vijaywada. The speculations that TDP might switch allegiance to the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) surfaced as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) witnessed unexpected Lok Sabha election results on Tuesday (Jun 4) where the saffron party failed to receive a full majority. This pushes the BJP into a situation where it will have to rely on the support of other parties in its coalition as it falls 32 seats short of the 272 majority mark. Also read: Akhilesh Yadav: The man whose PDA stole the show from BJP in Hindu-dominated Uttar Pradesh Naidu thanked the people of Andhra for their support Naidu, extending heartfelt thanks to the people of Andhra Pradesh after winning the Assembly polls, said, "I haven't seen such a historical election. In this election people from the USA spending 5 lakhs rupees came and voted. Even the labourers working in other states have come to vote. These elections will be written in golden words". "I urge all the people that they should constantly give us feedback during our governance. It will help us to give good governance. We will review everything after going to Delhi and coming back," he added. He further slammed the YSR Congress Party stating that during their tenure extensive damage was caused in the state on economic and agricultural fronts. Taking potshots at the five years of the YSRCP government in Andhra Pradesh, Naidu said, "The past five years of governance have inflicted damage equivalent to 30 years. The economy is in ruins, and the exact debt levels are unknown. Agriculture is suffering from severe water shortages. Farmers were unable to protest when sand was removed from their lands. Additionally, our workers were placed under house arrest." "During assembly sessions, I encountered difficult situations, and many YSRCP leaders harassed me and my family. On that day, I vowed to return to the assembly with a super-majority. The public supported me and sent me back to the assembly. I have been responsible both in opposition and in power. We will meet your expectations," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

TDP Chief Chandrababu Naidu extends support to BJP, affirms 'I am in NDA'

<p>In the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, the results of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 took a twisted turn as in the battle between NDA and INDIA alliance, Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party&nbsp;emerged as the true winner.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the debacle in the 2017 polls, Yadav gave his best-ever performance in this Lok Sabha elections as his party clinched victory in 37 of the 80 seats in Uttar Pradesh and became the single-largest party in the most populous state of the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The results were unexpected as the exit polls had also predicted big gains for the BJP in this state, which was reduced to 33 seats from 62 in 2019. The Samajwadi Party emerged as the third largest party after the BJP and&nbsp;Congress.</p>

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<p>The INDIA bloc gave a huge blow to the NDA in the state as the alliance won 43 seats in the state. But the Samajwadi Party had its biggest leap as its voter base multiplied seven times from its five-seat tally in 2019.</p>

<h2><strong>Akhilesh's PDA formula, the revival of 'UP ke ladkey' image struck a chord&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>In the 2024 elections, Akhilesh Yadav reworked his long-tested formula and named it PDA - Pichada (backwards including Yadavs and non-Yadavs), Dalits and Alpsankhyaks (minorities, largely Muslims).</p>

<p>Yadav bolstered the PDA formula amid the demand for caste census and also held a PDA-caste census bus yatra across the state.</p>

<p>As Akhilesh rode on top of the red bus, “Samajik Nyay Jaatiya Janganana Rasta (Caste census is the path to social justice)” remained boldly printed on all of its sides.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;NDA, I.N.D.I.A meeting in Delhi | Nitish Kumar, Chandrababu Naidu emerge kingmakers</strong></p>

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<p>He also galvanised the campaign and agenda of the party. The party was reorganised and the ticket distribution plan was made keeping in mind PDA and caste census. The results later showed Yadav's caste card easily countered the BJP’s Hindutva and Ram Mandir.</p>

<p>Before the 2024 polls,&nbsp;Samajwadi Party's national and state executives were reorganised and most of the posts were given to non-Yadav OBCs, Dalits, Muslims, and Yadavs.</p>

<p>He applied the same formula to&nbsp;ticket distribution for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Among the 62 seats on which the Samajwadi Party contested, tickets were given to 27 non-Yadav OBCs, five Yadavs (all Yadav family members of the SP), 15 Dalits, four Muslims, and 11 upper caste leaders.</p>

<p>Akhilesh Yadav and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's unity further revived their “UP ke ladkey” image in the state.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, the results of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 took a twisted turn as in the battle between NDA and INDIA alliance, Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party emerged as the true winner.

In the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, the results of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 took a twisted turn as in the battle between NDA and INDIA alliance, Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party emerged as the true winner. After the debacle in the 2017 polls, Yadav gave his best-ever performance in this Lok Sabha elections as his party clinched victory in 37 of the 80 seats in Uttar Pradesh and became the single-largest party in the most populous state of the country. The results were unexpected as the exit polls had also predicted big gains for the BJP in this state, which was reduced to 33 seats from 62 in 2019. The Samajwadi Party emerged as the third largest party after the BJP and Congress. Also Read: Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi Yadav in same flight to Delhi, netizens say they may land in 10 Janpath The INDIA bloc gave a huge blow to the NDA in the state as the alliance won 43 seats in the state. But the Samajwadi Party had its biggest leap as its voter base multiplied seven times from its five-seat tally in 2019. Akhilesh's PDA formula, the revival of 'UP ke ladkey' image struck a chord In the 2024 elections, Akhilesh Yadav reworked his long-tested formula and named it PDA - Pichada (backwards including Yadavs and non-Yadavs), Dalits and Alpsankhyaks (minorities, largely Muslims). Yadav bolstered the PDA formula amid the demand for caste census and also held a PDA-caste census bus yatra across the state. As Akhilesh rode on top of the red bus, “Samajik Nyay Jaatiya Janganana Rasta (Caste census is the path to social justice)” remained boldly printed on all of its sides. Watch: NDA, I.N.D.I.A meeting in Delhi | Nitish Kumar, Chandrababu Naidu emerge kingmakers He also galvanised the campaign and agenda of the party. The party was reorganised and the ticket distribution plan was made keeping in mind PDA and caste census. The results later showed Yadav's caste card easily countered the BJP’s Hindutva and Ram Mandir. Before the 2024 polls, Samajwadi Party's national and state executives were reorganised and most of the posts were given to non-Yadav OBCs, Dalits, Muslims, and Yadavs. He applied the same formula to ticket distribution for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Among the 62 seats on which the Samajwadi Party contested, tickets were given to 27 non-Yadav OBCs, five Yadavs (all Yadav family members of the SP), 15 Dalits, four Muslims, and 11 upper caste leaders. Akhilesh Yadav and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's unity further revived their “UP ke ladkey” image in the state. (With inputs from agencies)

Akhilesh Yadav: The 'son of UP' whose PDA stole the show from BJP

<p>BJP's sitting MP from Indore Shankar Lalwani won from the Indore constituency with a record margin of 11,75,092 votes while NOTA created a record with 218,000&nbsp;votes in India's Lok Sabha elections 2024.</p>

<p>The Lok Sabha general election 2024 results took an interesting turn in&nbsp;Indore city in the central state of Madhya Pradesh after NOTA (None of the Above) emerged as the second&nbsp;most preferred choice of voters after BJP&nbsp;candidate Shankar Lalvani on Tuesday (June 4).</p>

<p>NOTA emerged as the preferred choice of the people of Indore after former Congress leader Akshay Kanti Bam left the party just a day before the polls and joined BJP.</p>

<p>After this, Congress appealed to voters to choose NOTA. The voters indeed chose NOTA, which garnered 111,691 votes in the constituency.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lok-sabha-elections-results-2024-bjp-to-get-a-hat-trick-or-india-bloc-to-rise-and-shine-728474">Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Exit polls defied as INDIA bloc gives tough fight to NDA</a></p>

<p>NOTA&nbsp;(None of the Above) is an option introduced by the Election Commission in 2013 if the voter does not want to vote for any candidate, but still wants to exercise the right to vote.&nbsp;</p>

<p>BSP's Sanjay Solanki garnered the third-highest number of votes.</p>

<h2><strong>Nobody can defeat&nbsp;BJP in Indore: Former LS speaker</strong></h2>

<p>Since 1989, Indore has remained a BJP stronghold as former Lok Sabha Speaker&nbsp;Sumitra Mahajan held the seat for eight consecutive terms.</p>

<p>Mahajan, expressing her displeasure at the dropping out of the Opposition candidate, said, “I was surprised to know about the withdrawal of the nomination of the main opposition party candidate in Indore... This should not have happened. There was no need for this development as it was written on the wall that nobody can defeat the BJP in Indore.”&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India Election Results | Maharashtra: I.N.D.I.A. bloc leading in 28 seats</strong></p>

<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-election-results-maharashtra-india-bloc-leading-in-28-seats-728560/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>

<p>"I explained to them that BJP has done nothing in this regard and that, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the party is sticking to its core ideology and our candidate (Mr Lalwani) is in the fray, so they should vote for BJP instead of NOTA," she said while talking to PTI.</p>

<p>In Indore, the 2024&nbsp;Lok Sabha election took place on May 13 in the fourth phase of the elections and saw a voter turnout of 61.67 per cent.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


BJP's sitting MP from Indore Shankar Lalwani won from the Indore constituency with a record margin of 11,75,092 votes while NOTA created a record with 218,000 votes in India's Lok Sabha elections 2024.

BJP's sitting MP from Indore Shankar Lalwani won from the Indore constituency with a record margin of 11,75,092 votes while NOTA created a record with 218,000 votes in India's Lok Sabha elections 2024. The Lok Sabha general election 2024 results took an interesting turn in Indore city in the central state of Madhya Pradesh after NOTA (None of the Above) emerged as the second most preferred choice of voters after BJP candidate Shankar Lalvani on Tuesday (June 4). NOTA emerged as the preferred choice of the people of Indore after former Congress leader Akshay Kanti Bam left the party just a day before the polls and joined BJP. After this, Congress appealed to voters to choose NOTA. The voters indeed chose NOTA, which garnered 111,691 votes in the constituency. Also Read: Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Exit polls defied as INDIA bloc gives tough fight to NDA NOTA (None of the Above) is an option introduced by the Election Commission in 2013 if the voter does not want to vote for any candidate, but still wants to exercise the right to vote. BSP's Sanjay Solanki garnered the third-highest number of votes. Nobody can defeat BJP in Indore: Former LS speaker Since 1989, Indore has remained a BJP stronghold as former Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan held the seat for eight consecutive terms. Mahajan, expressing her displeasure at the dropping out of the Opposition candidate, said, “I was surprised to know about the withdrawal of the nomination of the main opposition party candidate in Indore... This should not have happened. There was no need for this development as it was written on the wall that nobody can defeat the BJP in Indore.” Watch: India Election Results | Maharashtra: I.N.D.I.A. bloc leading in 28 seats "I explained to them that BJP has done nothing in this regard and that, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the party is sticking to its core ideology and our candidate (Mr Lalwani) is in the fray, so they should vote for BJP instead of NOTA," she said while talking to PTI. In Indore, the 2024 Lok Sabha election took place on May 13 in the fourth phase of the elections and saw a voter turnout of 61.67 per cent. (With inputs from agencies)

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: BJP MP Lalwani wins by record margin in Indore after defeating NOTA

<p><strong>Jharkhand Lok Sabha elections 2024:</strong> In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Jharkhand voted in four phases to elect 14 members who will represent the state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The BJP emerged as a strong party in the 2019 elections after securing the win on 11 seats. Meanwhile, the All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU) Party, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), and the Indian National Congress (INC) had clinched one seat each.</p>

<p>Even in the 2014 polls, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) had emerged as the strongest party after winning 12 out of the 14 seats in the state. The JMM had claimed the remaining two seats.</p>

<h2><strong>Jharkhand Lok Sabha Election Result 2024 Winner List Partywise</strong></h2>

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	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td>Sl. no.</td>
			<td>Constituency</td>
			<td>Winners</td>
			<td>Party</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>1.</td>
			<td>Rajmahal (ST)&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</td>
			<td>VIJAY KUMAR HANSDAK</td>
			<td>Jharkhand Mukti Morcha&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2.</td>
			<td>Dumka (ST)</td>
			<td>SITA MURMU&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Jharkhand Mukti Morcha&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>3.</td>
			<td>Godda</td>
			<td>NISHIKANT DUBEY&nbsp;</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>4.</td>
			<td>Chatra</td>
			<td>KALI CHARAN SINGH&nbsp;</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>5.</td>
			<td>Kodarma</td>
			<td>ANNPURNA DEVI</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>6.</td>
			<td>Giridih</td>
			<td>CHANDRA PRAKASH CHOUDHARY</td>
			<td>AJSU Party</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>7.</td>
			<td>Dhanbad</td>
			<td>DULU MAHATO</td>
			<td>Bharatiya Janata Party&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>8.</td>
			<td>Ranchi</td>
			<td>SANJAY SETH</td>
			<td>Bharatiya Janata Party&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>9.</td>
			<td>Jamshedpur</td>
			<td>BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO&nbsp;</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>10.</td>
			<td>Singhbhum (ST)</td>
			<td>JOBA MAJHI&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Jharkhand Mukti Morcha&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>11.</td>
			<td>Khunti (ST)</td>
			<td>KALI CHARAN MUNDA&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Indian National Congress&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>12.</td>
			<td>Lohardaga (ST)</td>
			<td>SUKHDEO BHAGAT</td>
			<td>Indian National Congress&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<br />
			&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>13.</td>
			<td>Palamau (SC)</td>
			<td>VISHNU DAYAL RAM&nbsp;</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>14.</td>
			<td>Hazaribagh</td>
			<td>MANISH JAISWAL&nbsp;</td>
			<td>BJP</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

<h2><strong>Jharkhand Lok Sabha Elections Result 2024: Full List of Candidates&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jharkhand Lok Sabha seats and candidates</p>

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	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td><strong>No</strong></td>
			<td><strong>Constituencies</strong></td>
			<td><meta name="uuid" content="uuidjq2XIYOJQOk0" /><meta charset="utf-8" />
			<p><strong>Candidates (I.N.D.I.A)</strong></p>
			</td>
			<td><meta name="uuid" content="uuidjq2XIYOJQOk0" /><meta charset="utf-8" />
			<p><strong>Candidates (NDA)</strong></p>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>1</td>
			<td>Rajmahal (ST)</td>
			<td><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" /><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />
			<p>Vijay Kumar Hansdak (JMM)</p>
			</td>
			<td><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />
			<p>Tala Marandi (BJP)</p>
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2</td>
			<td>Dumka (ST)</td>
			<td><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />Nalin Soren (JMM)</td>
			<td><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />Sita Soren (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>3</td>
			<td>Godda</td>
			<td><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />Dipika Pandey Singh (INC)</td>
			<td><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />Nishikant Dubey (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>4</td>
			<td>Chatra</td>
			<td><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />Krishna Nand Tripathi (INC)</td>
			<td>Kalicharan Singh (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>5</td>
			<td>Kodarma</td>
			<td><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />Vinod Kumar Singh CPI (ML) L</td>
			<td><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />Annpurna Devi (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>6</td>
			<td>Giridih</td>
			<td><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />Mathura Prasad Mahto (JMM)</td>
			<td><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />Chandra Prakash Choudhary (AJSU)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>7</td>
			<td>Dhanbad</td>
			<td>Anupama Singh (INC)</td>
			<td>Dulu Mahato (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>8</td>
			<td>Ranchi</td>
			<td><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />Banna Gupta (INC)</td>
			<td><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />Sanjay Seth (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>9</td>
			<td>Jamshedpur</td>
			<td>Samir Kumar Mohanty (JMM)</td>
			<td><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />Bidyut Baran Mahato (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>10</td>
			<td>Singhbhum (ST)</td>
			<td><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />Joba Manjhi&nbsp;(JMM)<meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" /></td>
			<td><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />Geeta Koda (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>11</td>
			<td>Khunti (ST)</td>
			<td>Kalicharan Munda (INC)</td>
			<td><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />Arjun Munda (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>12</td>
			<td>Lohardaga (ST)</td>
			<td><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />Sukhdeo Bhagat (INC)</td>
			<td><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />Sameer Oraon (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>13</td>
			<td>Palamau (SC)</td>
			<td>Mamta Bhuiyan (RJD)</td>
			<td><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />Vishnu Dayal Ram (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>14</td>
			<td>Hazaribagh</td>
			<td><meta name="uuid" content="uuidW3wbNqJ5yLQP" />Jai Prakash Bhai Patel (INC)</td>
			<td>Manish Jaiswal (BJP)</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Jharkhand Lok Sabha elections 2024: In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Jharkhand voted in four phases to elect 14 members who will represent the state. The BJP emerged as a strong party in the 2019 elections after securing the win on 11 seats.

Jharkhand Lok Sabha elections 2024: In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Jharkhand voted in four phases to elect 14 members who will represent the state. The BJP emerged as a strong party in the 2019 elections after securing the win on 11 seats. Meanwhile, the All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU) Party, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), and the Indian National Congress (INC) had clinched one seat each. Even in the 2014 polls, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) had emerged as the strongest party after winning 12 out of the 14 seats in the state. The JMM had claimed the remaining two seats. Jharkhand Lok Sabha Election Result 2024 Winner List Partywise Sl. no. Constituency Winners Party 1. Rajmahal (ST) VIJAY KUMAR HANSDAK Jharkhand Mukti Morcha 2. Dumka (ST) SITA MURMU Jharkhand Mukti Morcha 3. Godda NISHIKANT DUBEY BJP 4. Chatra KALI CHARAN SINGH BJP 5. Kodarma ANNPURNA DEVI BJP 6. Giridih CHANDRA PRAKASH CHOUDHARY AJSU Party 7. Dhanbad DULU MAHATO Bharatiya Janata Party 8. Ranchi SANJAY SETH Bharatiya Janata Party 9. Jamshedpur BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO BJP 10. Singhbhum (ST) JOBA MAJHI Jharkhand Mukti Morcha 11. Khunti (ST) KALI CHARAN MUNDA Indian National Congress 12. Lohardaga (ST) SUKHDEO BHAGAT Indian National Congress 13. Palamau (SC) VISHNU DAYAL RAM BJP 14. Hazaribagh MANISH JAISWAL BJP Jharkhand Lok Sabha Elections Result 2024: Full List of Candidates Jharkhand Lok Sabha seats and candidates No Constituencies Candidates (I.N.D.I.A) Candidates (NDA) 1 Rajmahal (ST) Vijay Kumar Hansdak (JMM) Tala Marandi (BJP) 2 Dumka (ST) Nalin Soren (JMM) Sita Soren (BJP) 3 Godda Dipika Pandey Singh (INC) Nishikant Dubey (BJP) 4 Chatra Krishna Nand Tripathi (INC) Kalicharan Singh (BJP) 5 Kodarma Vinod Kumar Singh CPI (ML) L Annpurna Devi (BJP) 6 Giridih Mathura Prasad Mahto (JMM) Chandra Prakash Choudhary (AJSU) 7 Dhanbad Anupama Singh (INC) Dulu Mahato (BJP) 8 Ranchi Banna Gupta (INC) Sanjay Seth (BJP) 9 Jamshedpur Samir Kumar Mohanty (JMM) Bidyut Baran Mahato (BJP) 10 Singhbhum (ST) Joba Manjhi (JMM) Geeta Koda (BJP) 11 Khunti (ST) Kalicharan Munda (INC) Arjun Munda (BJP) 12 Lohardaga (ST) Sukhdeo Bhagat (INC) Sameer Oraon (BJP) 13 Palamau (SC) Mamta Bhuiyan (RJD) Vishnu Dayal Ram (BJP) 14 Hazaribagh Jai Prakash Bhai Patel (INC) Manish Jaiswal (BJP) (With inputs from agencies)

Jharkhand Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: BJP wins 8 out of 14 seats

<p>Criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for failing to get majority votes, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched an attack saying people have rejected his leadership, which is why the BJP failed to secure a majority on its own.</p>

<p>“Modi has broken many parties and now the people have shattered his morale. Modi should resign on moral grounds along with Union Home Minister Amit Shah,” she said.</p>

<p>While addressing the media on Tuesday (June 4), Banerjee said, “Aap ka magic gya (your magic is gone). You have lost credibility. We want you to resign.”</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lok-sabha-election-results-2024-live-pm-modi-looks-set-for-third-term-even-as-indi-alliance-plans-its-next-move-728805">LS Elections 2024 LIVE: Modi confident of 3rd term, INDIA charts way ahead</a></p>

<p>“I will surely help the INDIA alliance, had discussions with some people. I will try that Modi is out and INDIA is at the Centre. INDIA has got enough votes and it has the capacity,” the West Bengal CM said.</p>

<p>Hitting back, Amit Malviya, BJP’s IT cell chief, said, “Mamata Banerjee had lost her election in Nandigram to BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari. Yet, she continued as the Chief Minister of Bengal. She should be the last person to pontificate on ‘credibility’."</p>

<p>Talking about the state, the TMC leader said, “West Bengal was the most tormented state. Atrocities were the worst on West Bengal. On the one hand, there was the CBI, ED, and IT. And a section of the media also worked against us.”</p>

<p>"I want the Centre to clear the dues of every state and restart the central schemes they halted. They should stop using central agencies and manipulating the judiciary. If they don't, there will be a huge movement."</p>

<p>"Protests have already prevented them from entering Haryana, and similarly, they may not be allowed to enter the Parliament," Banerjee added.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/andhra-pradesh-assembly-election-results-2024-tdp-headed-for-landslide-victory-ruling-ysrcp-set-to-lose-728556">Andhra Pradesh Assembly Election Results 2024: Chandrababu Naidu's TDP headed for landslide victory</a></p>

<p>According to&nbsp;political experts, the TMC government’s schemes such as the Lakshmir Bhandar to provide financial assistance to women, not only earned the party rich dividends in the assembly but also in the Lok Sabha elections. The assistance was increased from ₹500 to ₹1,000 per month just ahead of the polls.</p>

<p>“The TMC’s main hold is the women for whom the government has floated a series of schemes including financial aid. These schemes include women and girls of all ages starting from a schoolgirl to a senior citizen. There are special schemes for widows,” said a TMC woman minister.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for failing to get majority votes, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched an attack saying people have rejected his leadership, which is why the BJP failed to secure a majority on its own.

Criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for failing to get majority votes, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched an attack saying people have rejected his leadership, which is why the BJP failed to secure a majority on its own. “Modi has broken many parties and now the people have shattered his morale. Modi should resign on moral grounds along with Union Home Minister Amit Shah,” she said. While addressing the media on Tuesday (June 4), Banerjee said, “Aap ka magic gya (your magic is gone). You have lost credibility. We want you to resign.” Also read: LS Elections 2024 LIVE: Modi confident of 3rd term, INDIA charts way ahead “I will surely help the INDIA alliance, had discussions with some people. I will try that Modi is out and INDIA is at the Centre. INDIA has got enough votes and it has the capacity,” the West Bengal CM said. Hitting back, Amit Malviya, BJP’s IT cell chief, said, “Mamata Banerjee had lost her election in Nandigram to BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari. Yet, she continued as the Chief Minister of Bengal. She should be the last person to pontificate on ‘credibility’." Talking about the state, the TMC leader said, “West Bengal was the most tormented state. Atrocities were the worst on West Bengal. On the one hand, there was the CBI, ED, and IT. And a section of the media also worked against us.” "I want the Centre to clear the dues of every state and restart the central schemes they halted. They should stop using central agencies and manipulating the judiciary. If they don't, there will be a huge movement." "Protests have already prevented them from entering Haryana, and similarly, they may not be allowed to enter the Parliament," Banerjee added. Also read: Andhra Pradesh Assembly Election Results 2024: Chandrababu Naidu's TDP headed for landslide victory According to political experts, the TMC government’s schemes such as the Lakshmir Bhandar to provide financial assistance to women, not only earned the party rich dividends in the assembly but also in the Lok Sabha elections. The assistance was increased from ₹500 to ₹1,000 per month just ahead of the polls. “The TMC’s main hold is the women for whom the government has floated a series of schemes including financial aid. These schemes include women and girls of all ages starting from a schoolgirl to a senior citizen. There are special schemes for widows,” said a TMC woman minister. (With inputs from agencies)

PM Modi has lost credibility, he should resign, says Mamata Banerjee

<p>The Lok Sabha elections 2024 exhibited a resurgence for the Congress in Punjab, where the grand old party won&nbsp;seven constituencies,&nbsp;surpassing the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).</p>

<p><strong>Lok Sabha seats where Congress won:</strong></p>

<p>- Amritsar<br />
- Jalandhar<br />
- Fatehgarh Sahib<br />
- Ferozepur<br />
- Gurdaspur<br />
- Anandpur Sahib<br />
- Ludhiana&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ruling AAP won in Hoshiarpur, Sangrur and Anandpur Sahib.</p>

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<p><strong>Top Points:</strong></p>

<p>- Congress' Sukhjinder Randhawa won the Gurdaspur Lok Sabha seat by a margin of 82861 votes. He was pitted against BJP’s Dinesh Singh Babbu.</p>

<p>- In Amritsar, Congress candidate Gurjeet Singh Aujla won by a margin of&nbsp;40301 votes against AAP's Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal.</p>

<p>- In Fatehgarh Sahib, Congress candidate Amar Singh won as he polled 332591&nbsp;votes. He was pitted against AAP’s Gurpreet Singh GP.</p>

<p>- The grand old party's Sher Singh Ghubaya won the Ferozepur seat as he got 266626 votes. He defeated&nbsp;AAP’s Jagdeep Singh Kaka Brar.</p>

<p>- The former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi won the Jalandhar constituency by a margin of&nbsp;175993 votes. He defeated BJP's Sushil Kumar Rinku.</p>

<p>- &nbsp;Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee President Amrinder Singh Raja Warring won the&nbsp;Ludhiana constituency and defeated BJP’s Ravneet Singh Bittu.</p>

<p>- Congress nominee Dharamvira Gandhi won Punjab's Patiala Lok Sabha seat and defeated&nbsp;BJP candidate Preneet Kaur.</p>

<p>- Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)'s Harsimrat Kaur Badal won&nbsp;in Bathinda.</p>

<p>- AAP’s Raj Kumar Chabbewal won in Hoshiarpur against Congress’s Yamini Gomar.</p>

<p>- AAP’s Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer won in Sangrur against SAD (Amritsar) Simranjit Singh Mann. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The polling was held in the state of Punjab in the seventh and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections, which was on June 1.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the Election Commission's data, the state's voter turnout was 62.80 per cent. During the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the state had recorded a voter turnout of 65.96 per cent.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Lok Sabha elections 2024 exhibited a resurgence for the Congress in Punjab, where the grand old party won seven constituencies, surpassing the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

The Lok Sabha elections 2024 exhibited a resurgence for the Congress in Punjab, where the grand old party won seven constituencies, surpassing the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Lok Sabha seats where Congress won: - Amritsar - Jalandhar - Fatehgarh Sahib - Ferozepur - Gurdaspur - Anandpur Sahib - Ludhiana The ruling AAP won in Hoshiarpur, Sangrur and Anandpur Sahib. Also read: Lok Sabha elections 2024: Jailed Khalistani separatist Amritpal Singh leads from Khadoor Sahib seat Top Points: - Congress' Sukhjinder Randhawa won the Gurdaspur Lok Sabha seat by a margin of 82861 votes. He was pitted against BJP’s Dinesh Singh Babbu. - In Amritsar, Congress candidate Gurjeet Singh Aujla won by a margin of 40301 votes against AAP's Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal. - In Fatehgarh Sahib, Congress candidate Amar Singh won as he polled 332591 votes. He was pitted against AAP’s Gurpreet Singh GP. - The grand old party's Sher Singh Ghubaya won the Ferozepur seat as he got 266626 votes. He defeated AAP’s Jagdeep Singh Kaka Brar. - The former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi won the Jalandhar constituency by a margin of 175993 votes. He defeated BJP's Sushil Kumar Rinku. - Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee President Amrinder Singh Raja Warring won the Ludhiana constituency and defeated BJP’s Ravneet Singh Bittu. - Congress nominee Dharamvira Gandhi won Punjab's Patiala Lok Sabha seat and defeated BJP candidate Preneet Kaur. - Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)'s Harsimrat Kaur Badal won in Bathinda. - AAP’s Raj Kumar Chabbewal won in Hoshiarpur against Congress’s Yamini Gomar. - AAP’s Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer won in Sangrur against SAD (Amritsar) Simranjit Singh Mann. The polling was held in the state of Punjab in the seventh and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections, which was on June 1. As per the Election Commission's data, the state's voter turnout was 62.80 per cent. During the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the state had recorded a voter turnout of 65.96 per cent. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p><strong>Chandigarh Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Schedule and Date:</strong>&nbsp;The Union Territory of Chandigarh is voting in the final phase of India's Lok Sabha elections on Saturday (June 1).<br />
<br />
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on March 16 announced the election schedule of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections for 28 states and eight union territories.</p>

<p>Rajiv Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) announced that polling will start in the country on April 19, lasting till June 1. The results will be announced on June 4.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here are the important dates and facts about this year's Lok Sabha elections to be held in the Indian Union Territory of Chandigarh:</p>

<h2><strong>When is Chandigarh Lok Sabha Elections 2024?</strong></h2>

<p>The Union Territory of Chandigarh is holding elections in the final phase, on June 1.</p>

<h2><strong>How many phases Chandigarh will have?</strong></h2>

<p>Chandigarh, which is also known as the City Beautiful, will only vote in one phase.</p>

<h2><strong>How many Lok Sabha constituencies Chandigarh has?</strong></h2>

<p>Chandigarh itself is a Lok Sabha parliamentary constituency and covers the entire Union Territory.</p>

<h2><strong>Complete list of candidates for the Chandigarh Lok Sabha Elections 2024:</strong></h2>

<p>For the Union Territory of Chandigarh, the last date of filing nominations, as per the Election Commission announcement, was May 14. This year,&nbsp;BJP has decided to replace the incumbent MP Kirron Kher with Sanjay Tandon, who&nbsp;served as a Municipal Councillor in Punjab for 14 years and also won six assembly elections in Punjab.</p>

<p>Here are the candidate nominations for the Chandigarh Lok Sabha Elections 2024.</p>

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	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td>Candidate</td>
			<td>Party</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Manish Tewari</td>
			<td>Indian National Congress</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Ritu Singh</td>
			<td>Bahujan Samaj Party</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Sanjay Tandon</td>
			<td>Bharatiya Janata Party</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Deepanshu Sharma</td>
			<td>Akhil Bhartiya Parivar Party</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Raj Prince Singh&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Super Power India Party</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Rajinder Kaur</td>
			<td>Sainik Samaj Party</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Sunil Thaman</td>
			<td>Jansena Party</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Kishor Kumar alias Banti Bhaiya</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Kuldip Rai alias Happy Sood Morind</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Pushpinder Singh alias Lovely Attawa</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Partap Singh Rana&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Piar Chand Alias Koundal</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Baljeet Singh Alias Laddi</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Ex-Assistant Commandant Ranpreet Singh</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Mahant Ravi Kant Muni</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Lakhvir Singh Alias Kotla</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Vinod Kumar</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Vivek Sharma</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Sunilkumar</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

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<h2><strong>Chandigarh Lok Sabha Elections 2019 - A Recap</strong></h2>

<p>In the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, Chandigarh witnessed a 74.2 per cent voter turnout, with BJP's Kirron Kher securing victory over former Congress Minister Pawan Bansal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This victory mirrored Kher's win in 2014 when the Bollywood actress garnered 231,188 votes compared to Bansal's 184,218.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prior to Kher's tenure, Pawan Bansal, a Congress leader, had represented Chandigarh for three consecutive terms — 1999, 2004, and 2009.</p>

<h2><strong>Complete list of elected candidates in the Chandigarh Lok Sabha elections 2019:</strong></h2>

<p>In 2019, actress Kirron Kher, a Bharatiya Janta Party candidate, won the Chandigarh Lok Sabha constituency with a margin of 46,970 votes over major contender Pawan Kumar Bansal.</p>

<h2><strong>Facts About Chandigarh Lok Sabha Elections 2024</strong></h2>

<p>Chandigarh holds the unique distinction of being the capital of two Indian states: Punjab and Haryana.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/haryana-lok-sabha-elections-2024-schedule-phase-seats-candidates-all-you-need-to-know-703494">Haryana Lok Sabha elections 2024: Schedule, phase, seats, candidates - All you need to know</a></strong></p>

<p>According to new data, Chandigarh currently has 647,000 registered voters, comprising 335,000 males, 312,000 females, and 33 third-gender voters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Among these, 15,006 are first-time voters aged 18-19, while 4,799 are voters over 85 years old.</p>

<p>The largest group falls in the 30-39 age bracket, with 162,000 voters, followed by the 40-49 and 20-29 age groups with 138,000 and 125,000&nbsp;voters, respectively.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chandigarh has a total of 614 polling booths, up from 597 in the last general election of 2019.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Chandigarh Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Schedule and Date: The Union Territory of Chandigarh is voting in the final phase of India's Lok Sabha elections on Saturday (June 1).

Chandigarh Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Schedule and Date: The Union Territory of Chandigarh is voting in the final phase of India's Lok Sabha elections on Saturday (June 1). The Election Commission of India (ECI) on March 16 announced the election schedule of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections for 28 states and eight union territories. Rajiv Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) announced that polling will start in the country on April 19, lasting till June 1. The results will be announced on June 4. Here are the important dates and facts about this year's Lok Sabha elections to be held in the Indian Union Territory of Chandigarh: When is Chandigarh Lok Sabha Elections 2024? The Union Territory of Chandigarh is holding elections in the final phase, on June 1. How many phases Chandigarh will have? Chandigarh, which is also known as the City Beautiful, will only vote in one phase. How many Lok Sabha constituencies Chandigarh has? Chandigarh itself is a Lok Sabha parliamentary constituency and covers the entire Union Territory. Complete list of candidates for the Chandigarh Lok Sabha Elections 2024: For the Union Territory of Chandigarh, the last date of filing nominations, as per the Election Commission announcement, was May 14. This year, BJP has decided to replace the incumbent MP Kirron Kher with Sanjay Tandon, who served as a Municipal Councillor in Punjab for 14 years and also won six assembly elections in Punjab. Here are the candidate nominations for the Chandigarh Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Candidate Party Manish Tewari Indian National Congress Ritu Singh Bahujan Samaj Party Sanjay Tandon Bharatiya Janata Party Deepanshu Sharma Akhil Bhartiya Parivar Party Raj Prince Singh Super Power India Party Rajinder Kaur Sainik Samaj Party Sunil Thaman Jansena Party Kishor Kumar alias Banti Bhaiya Independent Kuldip Rai alias Happy Sood Morind Independent Pushpinder Singh alias Lovely Attawa Independent Partap Singh Rana Independent Piar Chand Alias Koundal Independent Baljeet Singh Alias Laddi Independent Ex-Assistant Commandant Ranpreet Singh Independent Mahant Ravi Kant Muni Independent Lakhvir Singh Alias Kotla Independent Vinod Kumar Independent Vivek Sharma Independent Sunilkumar Independent Also read | National Commission for Women demands action against congress leaders for derogatory remarks on Kangana Ranaut Chandigarh Lok Sabha Elections 2019 - A Recap In the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, Chandigarh witnessed a 74.2 per cent voter turnout, with BJP's Kirron Kher securing victory over former Congress Minister Pawan Bansal. This victory mirrored Kher's win in 2014 when the Bollywood actress garnered 231,188 votes compared to Bansal's 184,218. Prior to Kher's tenure, Pawan Bansal, a Congress leader, had represented Chandigarh for three consecutive terms — 1999, 2004, and 2009. Complete list of elected candidates in the Chandigarh Lok Sabha elections 2019: In 2019, actress Kirron Kher, a Bharatiya Janta Party candidate, won the Chandigarh Lok Sabha constituency with a margin of 46,970 votes over major contender Pawan Kumar Bansal. Facts About Chandigarh Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Chandigarh holds the unique distinction of being the capital of two Indian states: Punjab and Haryana. Also read | Haryana Lok Sabha elections 2024: Schedule, phase, seats, candidates - All you need to know According to new data, Chandigarh currently has 647,000 registered voters, comprising 335,000 males, 312,000 females, and 33 third-gender voters. Among these, 15,006 are first-time voters aged 18-19, while 4,799 are voters over 85 years old. The largest group falls in the 30-39 age bracket, with 162,000 voters, followed by the 40-49 and 20-29 age groups with 138,000 and 125,000 voters, respectively. Chandigarh has a total of 614 polling booths, up from 597 in the last general election of 2019. (With inputs from agencies)

Chandigarh Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Schedule, date, phase, seat, candidates, all you need to know

<p><strong>Lok Sabha election result 2024: </strong>The announcement of the Lok Sabha election results 2024 was keenly followed by global media agencies on Tuesday (June 4), with most of them expressing shock at the narrow lead of the incumbent PM Narendra Modi's National Democratic Alliance (NDA). His Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lost a decade-old majority in the lower house of the Indian Parliament as opposition INDIA bloc registered a&nbsp;surprising comeback. But INDIA's revival will still fail to thwart Modi's third term in office as the NDA alliance, which is expected to win over 290 seats, has&nbsp;crossed the 272 majority-mark. Here is how global media reacted to NDA's shocker performance in the Lok Sabha election results.</p>

<h2><strong>BBC</strong></h2>

<p>UK news broadcaster BBC writes, "India's Modi faces stunning blow as alliance heads for reduced majority." It suggested how INDIA bloc's stress on 'Save Democracy' slogan worked wonders for them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Opposition parties highlighted cost of living issues, high unemployment - especially for young people - and fears that constitutional changes could disempower the disadvantaged. They also promised to stop India’s “slide into autocracy”.</p>
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<h2><strong>CNN</strong></h2>

<p>American news broadcaster CNN writes, "Modi declares victory in election but his party faces shock losses". CNN reported how Modi’s BJP will now&nbsp;have to rely on coalition partners to form a government. It said BJP was hoping for a supermajority in the lower house of the parliament that would have enabled it to change the country's constitution.</p>
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<h2>&nbsp;<strong>AlJazeera</strong></h2>

<p>The Qatar-based news broadcaster wrote, "Allies to shape Modi’s fate after shock election setback for BJP".</p>

<p>The news channel wrote: "Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP is on course to lose its national majority after suffering major losses in key states, marking a dramatic shift in a political landscape it has dominated for the past decade." It also reported how exit polls didn't reflect on the reality on the ground. It highlighted BJP's shocking loss in Ayodhya.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The BJP concedes defeat in Faizabad constituency where Modi inaugurated a controversial Hindu temple in January."</p>
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<h2><strong>Guardian</strong></h2>

<p>The UK-based daily national wrote: "Narendra Modi claims ‘historical’ third term but projections show party unlikely to win outright majority".</p>

<p>The paper put spotlight on the resurgence of INDIA bloc, writing, "The opposition, INDIA alliance, led by&nbsp;<strong>Rahul Gandhi</strong>’s centrist Congress party, appeared to far outperform expectations, leading in just over 230 seats.</p>

<p>It highlighted how celebrations at the BJP headquarters in Delhi were 'bit muted' "with nothing like the size of the crowds seen on counting days at Narendra Modi’s previous election wins."</p>
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<h2><strong>Newsweek</strong></h2>

<p>The US-based news website reported, "Indian Opposition Celebrates as Modi's BJP Faces Shock Election Setback"</p>

<p>"The opposition's strategy to focus on local issues and build a narrative around unity and justice appears to have resonated with voters," wrote&nbsp;Danish Manzoor Bhat for Newsweek.</p>

<p>"Political analysts had anticipated a huge win for the BJP, with some even predicting 400 plus out of the 543 seats in elections, but the scale of its losses has taken many by surprise."</p>
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Lok Sabha election result 2024: The announcement of the Lok Sabha election results 2024 was keenly followed by global media agencies on Tuesday (June 4), with most of them expressing shock at the narrow lead of the incumbent PM Narendra Modi's National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

Lok Sabha election result 2024: The announcement of the Lok Sabha election results 2024 was keenly followed by global media agencies on Tuesday (June 4), with most of them expressing shock at the narrow lead of the incumbent PM Narendra Modi's National Democratic Alliance (NDA). His Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lost a decade-old majority in the lower house of the Indian Parliament as opposition INDIA bloc registered a surprising comeback. But INDIA's revival will still fail to thwart Modi's third term in office as the NDA alliance, which is expected to win over 290 seats, has crossed the 272 majority-mark. Here is how global media reacted to NDA's shocker performance in the Lok Sabha election results. BBC UK news broadcaster BBC writes, "India's Modi faces stunning blow as alliance heads for reduced majority." It suggested how INDIA bloc's stress on 'Save Democracy' slogan worked wonders for them. "Opposition parties highlighted cost of living issues, high unemployment - especially for young people - and fears that constitutional changes could disempower the disadvantaged. They also promised to stop India’s “slide into autocracy”. CNN American news broadcaster CNN writes, "Modi declares victory in election but his party faces shock losses". CNN reported how Modi’s BJP will now have to rely on coalition partners to form a government. It said BJP was hoping for a supermajority in the lower house of the parliament that would have enabled it to change the country's constitution. AlJazeera The Qatar-based news broadcaster wrote, "Allies to shape Modi’s fate after shock election setback for BJP". The news channel wrote: "Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP is on course to lose its national majority after suffering major losses in key states, marking a dramatic shift in a political landscape it has dominated for the past decade." It also reported how exit polls didn't reflect on the reality on the ground. It highlighted BJP's shocking loss in Ayodhya. "The BJP concedes defeat in Faizabad constituency where Modi inaugurated a controversial Hindu temple in January." Guardian The UK-based daily national wrote: "Narendra Modi claims ‘historical’ third term but projections show party unlikely to win outright majority". The paper put spotlight on the resurgence of INDIA bloc, writing, "The opposition, INDIA alliance, led by Rahul Gandhi’s centrist Congress party, appeared to far outperform expectations, leading in just over 230 seats. It highlighted how celebrations at the BJP headquarters in Delhi were 'bit muted' "with nothing like the size of the crowds seen on counting days at Narendra Modi’s previous election wins." Newsweek The US-based news website reported, "Indian Opposition Celebrates as Modi's BJP Faces Shock Election Setback" "The opposition's strategy to focus on local issues and build a narrative around unity and justice appears to have resonated with voters," wrote Danish Manzoor Bhat for Newsweek. "Political analysts had anticipated a huge win for the BJP, with some even predicting 400 plus out of the 543 seats in elections, but the scale of its losses has taken many by surprise."

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