The United Kingdom is preparing to hold its general elections on July 4, after nearly five years. The main candidates are Conservative Party's Rishi Sunak, the current prime minister and Labour Party's Keir Starmer.&nbsp;

The centre-right Conservatives have been in power for over 14 years. However, after facing many challenges including economic stagnation, declining healthcare and other public services, and various scandals, the left-wing Labour Party has gained more popularity and has focussed its campaign around the single word "change".

The new Reform Party has also challenged the Conservatives for their immigration approaches, pulling votes from them.

<h2>UK election 2024: Election date and process</h2>

The UK general elections will take place on July 4, 2024, from 7 am to 10 pm. Voters will cast their ballots at local polling stations. They can also vote through the post in advance. The results are announced in an exit poll after the voting process is completed.

The House of Commons, the lower house of the UK parliament, consists of 650 members who are elected from respective constituencies. A party needs to win at least 50 per cent or 326 seats to attain a majority and form the government. The leader of the party in the majority becomes the prime minister.

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The winning party will be invited by King Charles III to form the new government. Members of the House of Lords, the upper house, are appointed instead of directly being elected by citizens.

<h2>Key contenders and parties in UK elections</h2>

Conservative candidate, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, has held office since October 2022, after being appointed as the leader of the Conservative Party. He is the first British prime minister of Indian descent and Hindu religion.

Keir Starmer, the Labour Party leader since 2020, is the main opponent of Sunak. The former human rights lawyer and chief prosecutor has recently gained popularity and is seen as a pragmatic leader to bring about change and improve economic conditions.

The leader of the Reform UK party and Brexit campaigner, Nigel Farage, may also impact the election results significantly. Although there have been many controversies surrounding him, he is expected to win the current ruling party seats.

Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, and John Swinney, leader of the Scottish National Party, are also key candidates who may impact the polling results of the 2024 UK elections. Democratic Unionist Party, a British nationalist and national conservative political party in Northern Ireland, is also a significant party in the elections.

<h2>Key issues of the elections</h2>

Britain is currently facing economic stagnation and high inflation rates. Although the current ruling party has&nbsp;reduced inflation, economic growth remains slow, making it a cause of concern.

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The Conservatives are also being confronted with managing the immigration situation in the UK. Additionally, the citizens are struggling with poor healthcare facilities with many reports of patients having to wait for hours for an ambulance.

Sunak has also been criticised for neglecting environmental concerns and not living up to his commitments.

<h2>Who is expected to win the 2024 election?</h2>

Keir Starmer, the Labour Party leader, is likely to win the upcoming elections. Due to the issues prevailing in the state under the leadership of Sunak, the Labour Party has gained more popularity over time, while the Conservatives are facing backlash.&nbsp;

The Conservative Party's reputation has also been tainted by various scandals during former Prime Minister Boris Johnson's term.

(With inputs from agencies)

The United Kingdom is preparing to hold its general elections on July 4, after nearly five years. The main candidates are Conservative Party's Rishi Sunak, the current prime minister and Labour Party's Keir Starmer.

The United Kingdom is preparing to hold its general elections on July 4, after nearly five years. The main candidates are Conservative Party's Rishi Sunak, the current prime minister and Labour Party's Keir Starmer. The centre-right Conservatives have been in power for over 14 years. However, after facing many challenges including economic stagnation, declining healthcare and other public services, and various scandals, the left-wing Labour Party has gained more popularity and has focussed its campaign around the single word "change". The new Reform Party has also challenged the Conservatives for their immigration approaches, pulling votes from them. UK election 2024: Election date and process The UK general elections will take place on July 4, 2024, from 7 am to 10 pm. Voters will cast their ballots at local polling stations. They can also vote through the post in advance. The results are announced in an exit poll after the voting process is completed. The House of Commons, the lower house of the UK parliament, consists of 650 members who are elected from respective constituencies. A party needs to win at least 50 per cent or 326 seats to attain a majority and form the government. The leader of the party in the majority becomes the prime minister. Also Read | In UK, with no NOTA option, unhappy Britons resort to spoiling the ballot paper The winning party will be invited by King Charles III to form the new government. Members of the House of Lords, the upper house, are appointed instead of directly being elected by citizens. Key contenders and parties in UK elections Conservative candidate, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, has held office since October 2022, after being appointed as the leader of the Conservative Party. He is the first British prime minister of Indian descent and Hindu religion. Keir Starmer, the Labour Party leader since 2020, is the main opponent of Sunak. The former human rights lawyer and chief prosecutor has recently gained popularity and is seen as a pragmatic leader to bring about change and improve economic conditions. The leader of the Reform UK party and Brexit campaigner, Nigel Farage, may also impact the election results significantly. Although there have been many controversies surrounding him, he is expected to win the current ruling party seats. Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, and John Swinney, leader of the Scottish National Party, are also key candidates who may impact the polling results of the 2024 UK elections. Democratic Unionist Party, a British nationalist and national conservative political party in Northern Ireland, is also a significant party in the elections. Key issues of the elections Britain is currently facing economic stagnation and high inflation rates. Although the current ruling party has reduced inflation, economic growth remains slow, making it a cause of concern. Also Read | UK elections: Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer clash in testy final TV debate The Conservatives are also being confronted with managing the immigration situation in the UK. Additionally, the citizens are struggling with poor healthcare facilities with many reports of patients having to wait for hours for an ambulance. Sunak has also been criticised for neglecting environmental concerns and not living up to his commitments. Who is expected to win the 2024 election? Keir Starmer, the Labour Party leader, is likely to win the upcoming elections. Due to the issues prevailing in the state under the leadership of Sunak, the Labour Party has gained more popularity over time, while the Conservatives are facing backlash. The Conservative Party's reputation has also been tainted by various scandals during former Prime Minister Boris Johnson's term. (With inputs from agencies)

UK General Election 2024: Voting date, process, candidates, parties, key issues | All you need to know

Jammu and Kashmir Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: Former chief ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti conceded defeat in the Lok Sabha elections on Tuesday (Jun 4).

Jammu and Kashmir Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: Former chief ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti conceded defeat in the Lok Sabha elections on Tuesday (Jun 4). While Omar Abdullah lost the seat to Engineer Rashid of Awami Itihad Party (AIP), Mehbooba Mufti was defeated by National Conference (NC) candidate, Mian Altaf Ahmad. Mehbooba Mufti said in her post on X, "Respecting the verdict of the people I thank my PDP workers & leaders for their hard work & support despite all the odds. My deepest gratitude to the people who voted for me. Winning & losing is part of the game & wont deter us from our path." Also read: PM Modi hails India's progress in spiritual letter following 45-hour meditation in Kanniyakumari In the Srinagar Lok Sabha seat, Syed Ruhullah Mehdi of the NC won against his PDP rival, Waheed Parra. BJP won both the seats it was contesting as Jugal Kishore Sharma defeated Raman Bhalla of the Congress in the Jammu Lok Sabha seat and Dr Jitendra Singh beat Choudhary Lal Singh of the Congress in Udhampur Lok Sabha seat. J&K has five Lok Sabha seats - Baramulla, Srinagar, Anantnag–Rajouri, Udhampur, Jammu, while the UT of Ladakh has one. J&K recorded the highest voter turnout in a Lok Sabha poll in the last 35 years. While the Kashmir Valley witnessed a huge 30-point jump in poll participation compared to 2019. The combined voter turnout at the polling stations for the entire Union Territory with five Lok Sabha seats was 58.46 per cent, as per the election commission data. List of parties: Indian National Congress (INC) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party (JKPDP) Awami Itihad Party (AIP) Also read: Assembly Polls 2024: Sikkim’s ruling SKM registers landslide victory, wins 31 out of 32 seats Jammu and Kashmir Lok Sabha Elections Result 2024: Full List of Candidates Sr. No. Lok Sabha Constituency INC Candidates JKNC Candidates JKPDP Candidates NDA Candidates Others 1 Jammu Raman Bhalla (INC) DNC DNC Jugal Kishore Sharma (BJP) 2 Udhampur Chaudhary Lal Singh (INC) DNC DNC Jitendra Singh (BJP) 3 Srinagar DNC Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi (JKNC) Fayaz Ahmad Mir (JKPDP) DNC 4 Anantnag–Rajouri DNC Mian Altaf Ahmed Larvi (JKNC) Mehbooba Mufti (JKPDP) DNC 5 Baramulla DNC Omar Abdullah (JKNC) Waheed Parra (JKPDP) DNC Abdul Rashid Sheikh (AIP) Jammu and Kashmir Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: Constituency Wise Party-wise Winner List Constituency Winner Candidate Party Anantnag-rajouri Mian Altaf Ahmad JKNC Baramulla Abdul Rashid Sheikh Independent Jammu Jugal Kishore BJP Srinagar Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi JKNC Udhampur Dr Jitendra Singh BJP

Jammu and Kashmir Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Full list of winners

Ladakh Lok Sabha Election Result 2024:&nbsp;Mohmad Haneefa, who is an independent candidate, registered a victory over his Congress and BJP rival from the Ladakh Lok Sabha constituency with 65,259 votes, according to the Election Commission data.&nbsp;

Haneefa beat Congress candidate Tsering Namgyal who got 37,397 and BJP's Tashi Gyalson who bagged 31,956 votes.&nbsp;

Haneefa is a former National Conference leader&nbsp;who&nbsp;quit the party along with its entire Kargil unit to contest as an independent after the Congress fielded Namgyal as the INDIA bloc candidate.&nbsp;

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List of parties&nbsp;

<ol>
	<li>Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Indian National Congress (INC)&nbsp;</li>
</ol>

<h2>Ladakh Lok Sabha Elections Result 2024&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>

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		<tr>
			<td style="width: 68px;">&nbsp; &nbsp; Sr No</td>
			<td style="width: 132px;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;INC</td>
			<td style="width: 95px;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;BJP</td>
			<td style="width: 96px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;Others</td>
			<td style="width: 84px;">&nbsp; &nbsp;Winner</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 68px;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1</td>
			<td style="width: 132px;">&nbsp;Tsering Namgyal</td>
			<td style="width: 95px;">Tashi Gyalson</td>
			<td style="width: 96px;">Mohmad Haneefa (Ind.)</td>
			<td style="width: 84px;">Mohmad Haneefa&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

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Ladakh Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: Mohmad Haneefa, who is an independent candidate, registered a victory over his Congress and BJP rival from the Ladakh Lok Sabha constituency with 65,259 votes, according to the Election Commission data.

Ladakh Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: Mohmad Haneefa, who is an independent candidate, registered a victory over his Congress and BJP rival from the Ladakh Lok Sabha constituency with 65,259 votes, according to the Election Commission data. Haneefa beat Congress candidate Tsering Namgyal who got 37,397 and BJP's Tashi Gyalson who bagged 31,956 votes. Haneefa is a former National Conference leader who quit the party along with its entire Kargil unit to contest as an independent after the Congress fielded Namgyal as the INDIA bloc candidate. Also read: Assembly Polls 2024: Sikkim’s ruling SKM registers landslide victory, wins 31 out of 32 seats List of parties Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Indian National Congress (INC) Ladakh Lok Sabha Elections Result 2024 Sr No INC BJP Others Winner 1 Tsering Namgyal Tashi Gyalson Mohmad Haneefa (Ind.) Mohmad Haneefa Also read: PM Modi hails India's progress in spiritual letter following 45-hour meditation in Kanniyakumari

Ladakh Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Result: Independent candidate Mohmad Haneefa wins

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Result: The fate of 529 constituencies has been decided and with only 14 constituencies left, India's mammoth election exercise has almost winded up.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Result: The fate of 529 constituencies has been decided and with only 14 constituencies left, India's mammoth election exercise has almost winded up. Let's take a look at some of the prominent names that left the dance of democracy with a broken shoe: Smriti Irani, of the BJP, lost from Uttar Pradesh's Amethi Lok Sabha constituency. She was optimistic about winning this seat. Congress' Kishori Lal Sharma won the seat. #WATCH | Union Minister and BJP's candidate from Uttar Pradesh's Amethi Lok Sabha seat, Smriti Irani says, "...I express my gratitude to all the BJP party workers and supporters, those who have worked in the service of the constituency and the party with utmost dedication and… pic.twitter.com/0ypSBBzAh4 — ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024 × The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has conceded in the Faizabad constituency, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Ram Mandir in January, unofficially kicking off his campaign for this year's general election. Awadhesh Prasad of the opposition Samajwadi Party defeated BJP's Lallu Singh, shocking the governing party, which had used the huge Hindu temple as a campaign weapon. (Also read: Lok Sabha Election: Major shocker in Ayodhya as Ram Temple didn't help BJP win Faizabad) Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah lost to an independent candidate Sheikh Abdul Rashid, also known as Engineer Rashid in the Baramulla seat at the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Mehbooba Mufti, president of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), was defeated in the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha constituency by NC leader Mian Altaf of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference. (Also read: Jammu and Kashmir Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Full list of winners) Congress candidate Bhupesh Baghel, the former Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, lost the Rajnandgaon constituency to BJP's Santosh Pandey. Maneka Gandhi, the BJP candidate, lost the Sultanpur seat to Rambhual Nishad of the Samajwadi Party by 43,174 votes. Kanhaiya Kumar, a Congress candidate and former President of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU), lost the North East Delhi Lok Sabha seat to BJP's Manoj Tiwari. Ajay Mishra Teni, a union minister and BJP candidate, lost the Lakhimpur Kheri Lok Sabha seat to Utkarsh Verma of the Samajwadi Party by 34,329 votes. In West Bengal's Bahrampur constituency, Congress candidate Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury lost by more than 85,000 votes to TMC leader Yusuf Pathan. Dilip Tirkey (BJD), a legendary former hockey captain, lost in his home seat of Sundargarh against former Union minister Jual Oram of BJP. Union Tribal Affairs and Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda lost the Khunti Lok Sabha seat to Congress candidate Kalicharan Munda by 1.49 lakh votes. Union Minister and Muzaffarnagar BJP candidate Sanjeev Balyan lost by more than 24,000 votes against Harendra Singh Malik of the Samajwadi Party. K Annamalai of the BJP was defeated by DMK candidate Ganapthy Rajkumar P in the Coimbatore constituency. Congress candidate from Mandi, Vikramaditya Singh was defeated by BJP's Kangana Ranaut, who was also making her BJP debut this election season. Rajeev Chandrashekhar, the Union Minister and BJP candidate from Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha district lost to Congress leader Shashi Tharoor.

Smriti Irani and 13 others who suffered big losses in Lok Sabha elections 2024

Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Live Updates: The counting of votes is on for the Lok Sabha elections in India and the final results will be out in a few hours from now. Of the 543 constituencies, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won 292&nbsp;seats while the opposition INDIA bloc won 234. So far, the INDIA bloc has given a way better peformance than what was predicted in the exit polls on June 1.

This time, some of the key constituencies in the elections are Varanasi, Wayanad, Rae Bareli, Amethi,&nbsp;Mandi, North East Delhi, Bangalore South, Hassan, Baramulla, and Gandhinagar.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi won in Varanasi, defeating Congress' Ajay Rai by a margin of&nbsp;152,513 votes. In Gujarat's Gandhinagar, Union Home Minister Amit Shah defeated Congress leader Sonal Ramanbhai Patel by a margin of&nbsp;744,716 votes.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi defeated CPI's Annie Raja to win the Wayanad constituency. Gandhi also won in the Rae Bareli constituency.&nbsp;

The country is poised to see whether&nbsp; NDA government will retain power, or if a new government will emerge from the opposing INDIA bloc.&nbsp;

Here's a look at the key constituencies and the winners:

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	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td>Sr No.&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Constituency</td>
			<td>Candidate</td>
			<td>Party</td>
			<td>Result</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>1.&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Varanasi</td>
			<td>Narendra Modi</td>
			<td>BJP (Part of NDA)</td>
			<td>Won</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2.&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Wayanad</td>
			<td>Rahul Gandhi</td>
			<td>Congress (Part of INDIA bloc)</td>
			<td>Won</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>3.&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Rae Bareli</td>
			<td>Rahul Gandhi</td>
			<td>Congress (Part of INDIA bloc)</td>
			<td>Won</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>4.&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Amethi</td>
			<td>Kishori Lal</td>
			<td>Congress (Part of INDIA bloc)</td>
			<td>Won</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>5.&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Mandi</td>
			<td>Kangana Ranaut</td>
			<td>BJP (Part of NDA)</td>
			<td>Won</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>6.&nbsp;</td>
			<td>North-East Delhi</td>
			<td>Manoj Tiwari</td>
			<td>BJP (Part of NDA)</td>
			<td>Won</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>7.&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Bangalore South</td>
			<td>Tejasvi Surya</td>
			<td>BJP (Part of NDA)</td>
			<td>Won</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>8.&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Hassan</td>
			<td>Shreyas M Patel</td>
			<td>Congress (Part of NDA)</td>
			<td>Won</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>9.&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Baramulla</td>
			<td>Abdul Rashid Sheikh</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
			<td>Won</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>10.&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Gandhinagar</td>
			<td>Amit Shah</td>
			<td>BJP (Part of NDA)</td>
			<td>Won</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

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Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Live Updates: The counting of votes is on for the Lok Sabha elections in India and the final results will be out in a few hours from now.

Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Live Updates: The counting of votes is on for the Lok Sabha elections in India and the final results will be out in a few hours from now. Of the 543 constituencies, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won 292 seats while the opposition INDIA bloc won 234. So far, the INDIA bloc has given a way better peformance than what was predicted in the exit polls on June 1. This time, some of the key constituencies in the elections are Varanasi, Wayanad, Rae Bareli, Amethi, Mandi, North East Delhi, Bangalore South, Hassan, Baramulla, and Gandhinagar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi won in Varanasi, defeating Congress' Ajay Rai by a margin of 152,513 votes. In Gujarat's Gandhinagar, Union Home Minister Amit Shah defeated Congress leader Sonal Ramanbhai Patel by a margin of 744,716 votes. Meanwhile, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi defeated CPI's Annie Raja to win the Wayanad constituency. Gandhi also won in the Rae Bareli constituency. The country is poised to see whether NDA government will retain power, or if a new government will emerge from the opposing INDIA bloc. Here's a look at the key constituencies and the winners: Sr No. Constituency Candidate Party Result 1. Varanasi Narendra Modi BJP (Part of NDA) Won 2. Wayanad Rahul Gandhi Congress (Part of INDIA bloc) Won 3. Rae Bareli Rahul Gandhi Congress (Part of INDIA bloc) Won 4. Amethi Kishori Lal Congress (Part of INDIA bloc) Won 5. Mandi Kangana Ranaut BJP (Part of NDA) Won 6. North-East Delhi Manoj Tiwari BJP (Part of NDA) Won 7. Bangalore South Tejasvi Surya BJP (Part of NDA) Won 8. Hassan Shreyas M Patel Congress (Part of NDA) Won 9. Baramulla Abdul Rashid Sheikh Independent Won 10. Gandhinagar Amit Shah BJP (Part of NDA) Won

Lok Sabha Poll Results| Key constituencies: Modi wins in Varanasi, Rahul wins in Wayanad and Rae Bareli

Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Following months of intense campaigning, the nation is about to find out the results of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, in which millions of people have cast their ballots in the world's biggest democracy.

Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Following months of intense campaigning, the nation is about to find out the results of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, in which millions of people have cast their ballots in the world's biggest democracy. To ensure a seamless electoral process, security systems and guidelines have been installed at several counting centres in different cities. Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 At eight in the morning, the long eighty-day voting process will come to an end with the counting. On Tuesday, the outcomes of the assembly elections in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh will also be announced, opening the door for the new state administrations. This was the first election in which the INDIA alliance competed against the NDA, which had formed coalitions with regional parties. The Congress stated it is convinced that the INDIA alliance will win the election comfortably with 295 seats. Also read: India Lok Sabha Election 2024: Know how to check poll results on ECI website Most exit polls predicted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's return to power for a third term, with the BJP-led NDA projected to gain a large majority in the Lok Sabha elections. The security services are already making preparations for Modi's swearing-in ceremony, which is set for next weekend, as per an ANI report. Conversely, leaders of the INDIA alliance have pushed the Election Commission to make sure that postal ballots are counted and results revealed before the announcement of the EVM results. The opposition parties unanimously rejected the exit poll prediction and accused the pollsters of influencing the counting process. Also read: INDIA bloc leaders to stay in Delhi for ‘other options’ if seat count falls short of expectations: Report "Elaborate security arrangements have been made by Delhi Police for the vote-counting day of Lok Sabha Elections 2024. On June 4, during the counting process, around 70 companies of the forces will be deployed at all seven counting centres across Delhi," said the police. The Delhi traffic police issued a new advisory ahead of Tuesday's vote counting, listing key roads where traffic restrictions and diversions will start from 5:00 AM to guarantee smooth traffic flow. (With inputs from agencies)

Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: All eyes on verdict day of world's largest democracy

With nearly one billion people eligible to vote, the mammoth seven-week poll exercise, spread over seven-phases, began on April 19 and concluded on June 1. Even amid searing summer heat with temperatures touching nearly 50° Celsius (122° Fahrenheit) in some parts, official figures show that, overall, more than 66 per cent of voters turned out to cast their vote, and choose their government.

Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA is leading in early trends as counting started on Tuesday (June 4) for the Indian general elections. All eyes are on Lok Sabha (General Election) 2024 verdict as India readies to welcome its new government. The results of this crucial and giant elections will determine the political landscape of the world's largest democracy for the next five years. As the counting of votes continues, the nation of over 1.4 billion and the world is poised to see whether the incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government will retain power, or if a new government will emerge from the opposing INDIA bloc. Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Live: 5 Leading political parties at 4:15 PM Party Won Leading Total Bharatiya Janata Party - BJP 8 234 242 Indian National Congress - INC 4 95 99 Janata Dal (Secular) - JD(S) 2 0 2 Aam Aadmi Party - AAAP 1 2 3 Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) - HAMS 1 0 1 Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Key Trends We Are Following - Gujarat: Quite predictably, Modi-led BJP is leading with 24 of 25 seats. Congress meanwhile is ahead in only one constituency - Patan. Surat constituency has already been won uncontested by BJP's Mukeshkumar Chandrakaant Dalal. - Uttar Pradesh: INDIA bloc leading in UP with 44 of 80 seats (SP: 35, CONG: 7, RLD: 2). Meanwhile, BJP is leading in 34 seats. - Odisha: BJP leading in 19 of 21 seats. Biju Janta Dal (BJD) and Congress has the lead in one seat each. - Punjab: INDIA bloc is leading in 10 seats (CONG: 6, AAP: 3). Of the total 13 seats, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has the lead in 1 seat, while Independent candidates are ahead in two seats. BJP is nowhere to be seen. Former Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi and Congress candidate wins the Jalandhar seat with a voter margin of 175993. - Maharashtra: The INDIA bloc is currently leading in a total of 36 out of the 48 constituencies [Shiv Sena (UBT): 11, INC: 12, NCP: 1]. Meanwhile, BJP is leading in 12 seats. Nationalist Congress Party – Sharadchandra Pawar - NCPSP is leading in six seats. - Karnataka: BJP's Govind Makthappa Karjol won from Karnataka's Chitradurga Lok Sabha Constituency Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Live: 6 Leading political parties at 3:45 PM Congress wins another Lok Sabha constituency. Amar Singh clinched victory from Fatehgarh Sahib constituency in Punjab. Party Won Leading Total Bharatiya Janata Party - BJP 3 239 242 Indian National Congress - INC 2 98 100 Samajwadi Party - SP 0 33 33 All India Trinamool Congress - AITC 0 29 29 Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam - DMK 0 21 21 Telugu Desam - TDP 0 16 16 Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Live: 6 Leading political parties at 2:45 PM Party Won Leading Total Bharatiya Janata Party - BJP 3 238 241 Indian National Congress - INC 1 97 98 Samajwadi Party - SP 0 35 35 All India Trinamool Congress - AITC 0 30 30 Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam - DMK 0 21 21 Telugu Desam - TDP 0 16 16 Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Live: Wins and leads as of 2pm As of 2pm IST, the Bharatiya Janata Party has registered a win in two constituencies, and is leading in 237 others. The Indian National Congress has won one seat and is trailing with a lead in 98 constituencies, while the third leading part is the Samajwadi Party, which is ahead in 36 seats. Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Live: Bharatiya Janata Party registers win in Jaipur Bharatiya Janata Party's Manju Sharma has won from Jaipur — one of the 25 Lok Sabha constituencies in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Sharma registered a win with 886,850 votes and a margin of 331,767 over the closest contender. Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Live: Jammu & Kashmir National Conference candidate Omar Abdullah accepts defeat I think it’s time to accept the inevitable. Congratulations to Engineer Rashid for his victory in North Kashmir. I don’t believe his victory will hasten his release from prison nor will the people of North Kashmir get the representation they have a right to but the voters have… — Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) June 4, 2024 × Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Live: 5 Leading political parties at 1:30 pm Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): 243 seats Indian National Congress (INC): 95 seats Samajwadi Party (SP): 36 seats All India Trinamool Congress (AITC): 31 seats Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK): 21 seats Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Live: 'Public has voted for change,' says Congress leader Harish Rawat Noting the early trends that show the BJP-led NDA and Congress-led INDIA bloc in a tough race, Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister and Congress leader Harish Rawat stated, "The candidates of NDA are leading with very little margin… The public has voted for change… For the first time, PM Modi trailed in two rounds of counting." "I hope that the INDIA alliance will get the majority," he added. Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Live: BJP vs Congress at 1 pm Indian Election Commission data at 1 pm IST shows that BJP has the lead in 242 seats. Meanwhile, Congress is ahead in 94 of 543 constituencies. Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Live: Result trends at 12pm The BJP has secured the lead in 235 constituencies and has won one seat, bringing its total to 236. Congress meanwhile as per ECI data has not won any seats but is leading in 97 constituencies. Other leading parties are the Samajwadi Party — ahead in 35 constituencies, All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) — 32 constituencies, and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) — 21 seats. Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Live: BJP leading in 238 of 543 seats As per the latest updates, the BJP is leading in 237 seats with one win. Meanwhile, the Indian National Congress has not won any seats yet but is leading in 96 constituencies. Overall, the INDIA bloc parties are leading in 188 constituencies. Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Live: Result trends at 11am As of 11 am, as per Election Commission of India data of 539 seats, BJP has the lead in 237 seats, while the INC is ahead in 97 seats. Overall the INDIA bloc is leading in over 200 seats. Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Live: INDIA bloc vs Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) The latest ECI data from 10:35 am shows that the INDIA bloc is leading in 223 seats, while the BJP, Narendra-Modi led NDA is leading in 278 seats. Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Live: Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party leading in four seats The Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) candidates as per Election Commission tally are leading in four constituencies. In Kurukshetra, Dr Sushil Gupta is ahead with 34,164 votes, leading by a margin of 6,927 votes. In Hoshiarpur, Dr Raj Kumar Chabbewal is leading with 81,614 votes and a margin of 7,976 votes. Malvinder Singh Kang is the leading candidate in Anandpur Sahib with 69,915 votes, holding a margin of 3,260 votes. Finally, in Sangrur, Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer is leading with 105,382 votes and a substantial margin of 48,539 votes. Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Live: BJP leading with 209/457 seats As per the initial trends at 10:10 am, of 481 seats data released by the Election Commission of India, the BJP is leading in 212 seats, the Indian National Congress INC is leading in 84 seats, and the Samajwadi Party (SP) is leading in 31 seats. A tally of seats by various parties shows that the INDIA bloc overall is leading in 191 seats. Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Live: BJP leading with 209/457 seats As per the initial trends of 457 seats released by the Election Commission of India, the BJP is leading on 209 seats, while the INC is leading on 80 seats. The Samajwadi Party is leading on 29 seats. Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: Narendra Modi leading in Varanasi Narendra Modi, as per the ECI tally, is leading in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh with 436 vote margin. He is trailed by INC's Ajay Rai. Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Live: BJP leading in UP In Uttar Pradesh, the BJP is leading with 34 seats. Of the 73 seats, ECI has posted data of, the Samajwadi Party is leading in 30 seats, followed by INC which has the lead in 6 seats. Additionally, the Rashtriya Lok Dal has the lead in 2 seats, while the Aazad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) - ASPKR is ahead in one constituency. Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Live: Congress fast closing gap with BJP: ECI data As of 9:45 am, the BJP has won one seat and is leading in 194 others, making their total count 195 out of 405 seats. The INC has not secured any wins yet but is leading in 76 seats. Additionally, the Samajwadi Party (SP) is leading in 30 seats, while the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) is ahead in 14 seats. The Shiv Sena (SHS) has leads in 10 seats. Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Live: BJP leading in 143 seats: ECI data Latest election updates show INC leader Rahul Gandhi is leading in two constituencies. In Rae Bareli, he has garnered a total of 8,225 votes with a margin of 2,126 votes. Meanwhile, in Wayanad, he has secured a significant lead with 20,807 votes, holding a substantial margin of 14,030 votes over his closest competitor. Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Live: BJP leading in 143 seats: ECI data In the current tally (as of 9:20 am), early election results for 310 seats, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading the chart with a total of 144 seats, comprising one win and 143 leads. The Indian National Congress (INC) is trailing with 53 seats, all of which are leads. The Samajwadi Party (SP) has secured leads in 27 seats, while the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) is leading in 10 seats. Shiv Sena has 6 leads, and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) - CPI(M) along with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) each have 4 leads. The Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackrey) faction is leading in 3 seats. Meanwhile, the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP), Janata Dal (Secular) - JD(S), and Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKN) are each leading in 2 seats. Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Live: BJP ahead in 92 seats: ECI data Election commission data at 9:05 am IST shows that the BJP is currently ahead with a total of 92 seats, having secured one confirmed win and leading in 91 others. The INC follows with 33 seats, all of which are leads with no confirmed victories. The Samajwadi Party (SP) is at the third position, leading in 15 seats, whereas both the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) are each leading in 6 seats. Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Live: ECI early leading trends at 8:50 am As of 8:50 am IST, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in a total of 63 seats, with 1 confirmed win. The Indian National Congress (INC) is leading in 20 seats, with no confirmed wins yet. Similarly, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is leading in 5 seats without any confirmed wins. Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Live: BJP vs INC as per Election Commission of India data ECI data at 8:42 am IST shows BJP leading in 17 constituencies, while the INC is only leading in one constituency of Jalandhar, Punjab — candidate is Charanjit Singh Channi. Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Live: EVM vote count begins After half hour of dedicated postal ballot counting, the count for EVM votes begins at 8:30 am IST. Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Live: ECI data shows BJP lead in following constituencies As per official ECI data at 8: 25 am, BJP is leading in the following constituencies: - In Arunachal East, Tapir Gao is leading with a total of 865 votes, securing a narrow margin of 69 votes. - In Junagadh, Gujarat Chudasama Rajeshbhai Naranbhai is ahead with 3,024 votes, a margin of just 50 votes. - Dhaval Laxmanbhai Patel in Valsad, Gujarat with a significant lead of 9,091 votes, and a substantial margin of 8,434 votes. - Dr. Rajeev Bhardwaj in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh with 3,364 votes, surpassing his competitors by 1,514 votes. - Dr. Virendra Kumar leading in Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh with a margin of 6283. Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: Rahul Gandhi leading in Wayanad Early trends show Indian National Congress (INC) leader Rahul Gandhi leading the race in Kerala's Wayanad, a Congress bastion since 2009. Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: Early trends show NDA in lead As per early trends, at 8:17 am IST, Narendra Modi-led NDA is leading in a number of constituencies. Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Live: What did the exit polls predict? Political analysts and experts have been making predictions, but the ultimate decision rests with the voters. Exit polls have projected a big win for Prime Minister Modi and if they are confirmed, he will make a resounding comeback with a record-equalling third consecutive term in office. TV exit polls released on Saturday (June 1) after voting ended projected the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance could win a two-thirds majority in the 543-member lower house of parliament. The BJP is projected to win a greater number of seats than the 303 it achieved in 2019, as indicated by a number of major polls. Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: When will election results start coming in? As per the Election Commission of India (ECI) official notification, the results trends will start from 8:00 am IST (2:30 am GMT) on June 4, 2024. Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: RECAP | Modi's BJP retains power in Arunachal Pradesh In Arunachal Pradesh, an Indian state bordering China, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party won the regional vote in Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday (June 2). The BJP comfortably retained power in Arunachal Pradesh by winning 46 of the 60 seats. Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: RECAP | Sikkim State Assembly Results In the northeastern India state of Sikkim, a regional party, the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha swept to power. The party that in 2019 had allied with the BJP for national polls won by a landslide, securing 31 of the 32 seats in the state assembly, while neither the BJP nor the national opposition Congress party won any seats. Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: Voting Begins The vote counting has started. #WATCH | Punjab: Visuals from a counting centre in Amritsar The counting of votes for the #LokSabhaElections2024 will begin at 8 am. pic.twitter.com/LV35Uf4XmA — ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024 × Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: Vote counting to start amid heightened security Ahead of the vote counting — set to begin at 8 am IST — across India, security details have been heightened at various counting centres. Take a look: #WATCH | Jammu and Kashmir: Security heightened at a counting centre in Kathua. Vote counting for #LokSabhaElections to begin at 8 am. pic.twitter.com/SR4XIAVSap — ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024 × #WATCH | Security heightened at a counting centre in Haryana's Jhajjar. Vote counting for #LokSabhaElections to begin at 8 am. pic.twitter.com/qQ5Am62P1W — ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024 × #WATCH | Security heightened at a counting centre in Maharashtra's Nagpur. Vote counting for #LokSabhaElections to begin at 8 am. pic.twitter.com/JqLotOLuhp — ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024 × #WATCH | Security heightened at a counting centre in Jharkhand's Ranchi Vote counting of #LokSabhaElections to begin at 8 am. pic.twitter.com/8qt1HXdLcU — ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024 × Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: BJP's North West Delhi candidate confident about '400 paar' With vote count set to begin soon, BJP's North West Delhi candidate Yogendra Chandolia in a statement to ANI has expressed his confidence in Modi's win. "Exit Polls is saying just one thing '400 paar'…It is the bad habit of the Opposition. They must accept the mandate. Whatever Narendra Modi did for the country in 10 years - public was waiting for the day of voting. Today, counting is being done across the country. It will begin at 8 am and I am confident that with the trends that come in by 12 noon, PM Modi will become the PM for the third time and by 4 pm, it will be '400 paar'…," he said. #WATCH | BJP's North West Delhi candidate Yogendra Chandolia says, "...Exit Polls is saying just one thing '400 paar'...It is the bad habit of the Opposition. They must accept the mandate. Whatever Narendra Modi did for the country in 10 years - public was waiting for the day of… pic.twitter.com/jyPLOQEj4L — ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024 × Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: BJP Raipur unit prepares for 201 kg laddu distribution to celebrate predicted victory Buoyed by exit polls forecasting a landslide victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Lok Sabha elections, the Raipur unit of the BJP as per reports has already started gearing up for a grand celebration. They have prepared 201 kilograms of laddus (a popular Indian sweet) in 11 different varieties to share the anticipated triumph with their leaders and workers. "We have set the target to distribute 201 kg of laddus and we have ordered 11 types of laddus," said BJP district vice president Lalit Jai Singh in an interview with ANI on Sunday, the day before the vote counting. "We will distribute laddus from noon till 11 at night," he added. Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: BJP registers an 'uncontested' win in Gujarat's Surat even before vote counting. Here's how Bharatiya Janata Party has registered a one-sided win in Surat, one of Gujarat's 26 Lok Sabha constituencies. This win was registered way ahead of the vote counting or result declaration in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, but how can that be? Mukesh Dalal, the BJP candidate, became the uncontested winner from Surat on April 22 after all other eight candidates withdrew due to the rejection of Congress nominee Nilesh Kumbhani's nomination.

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Himachal Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2024:&nbsp;The voting for the seventh and last phase of Lok Sabha elections is taking place on Friday (June 1) across 57 constituencies. All four Lok Sabha seats of Himachal Pradesh - Shimla, Mandi, Kangra and Hamirpur, are going to polls in the final phase.

Various prominent faces, including Union minister Anurag Thakur, senior Congress leader Anand Sharma and actor Kangana Ranaut are contesting from Himachal's four parliamentary seats.&nbsp;

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged victorious in all four seats and is eyeing yet another clean sweep. The Congress, which won the 2022 Himachal Pradesh assembly elections by securing 40 of 69 seats, is confident of reversing its electoral fortunes in the June 1 election.

<h2>Himachal Pradesh Elections 2024: Phase 7 constituencies and candidates</h2>

<h3>Hamirpur</h3>

Currently represented by Union minister Anurag Thakur, Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency has been a BJP stronghold. The Congress, which has fielded Satpal Raizada for the June 1 election, last tasted success from the seat in 1996. Anurag Thakur, who was elected for the first time in 2008 bypoll following his father Prem Kumar Dhumal's resignation.&nbsp;The sports minister is now seeking the fifth consecutive win from Hamirpur.

<h3>Kangra</h3>

Kangra Lok Sabha constituency comprises 17 assembly segments including Dalhousie, Chamba, Dharamshala and Palampur among others. The seat is currently represented by BJP's Kishan Kapoor who defeated Congress leader Pawan Kajal in 2019 by a margin of over 4.77 lakh votes. While the grand old party was the dominant party in the initial years, it failed to secure the Kangra seat in the last three elections.

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<h3>Shimla</h3>

Currently represented by Suresh Kumar Kashyap, president of the BJP Himachal Pradesh unit, Shimla Lok Sabha constituency has been reserved to candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC). The BJP first secured Shimla parliamentary seat, which was a Congress stronghold, in 2009. Since then, it has maintained its winning streak.&nbsp;

<h3>Mandi</h3>

Actress Kangana Ranaut will be fighting the polls against Congress candidate Vikramaditya Singh, the son of late former CM Virbhadra Singh. Mandi is a bastion for Virbhadra's family, and the seat is currently held by his widow, Pratibha Devi Singh.

<h2>Himachal Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2024: How many phases were there in Himachal Pradesh?</h2>

Himachal Pradesh voted in only one phase. The result for the state will be announced on June 4. Just like in previous elections, the state without any alteration in the pattern is all set to have its elections scheduled in one phase in 2024 also.

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<h2>Himachal Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2024: How many Lok Sabha constituencies does Himachal Pradesh have?</h2>

Himachal Pradesh has four Lok Sabha constituencies, namely- Kangra, Mandi, Hamirpur and Shimla. In both the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, the BJP ended up winning all four seats, with Anurag Thakur being their biggest face.

<h2>Complete list of candidates for the Himachal Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2024</h2>

BJP, following their trend in the state is all set to contest on all the four seats from NDA’s side in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, while they will be opposed by I.N.D.I.A alliance backed INC this time around.

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(With inputs from agencies)

Himachal Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The voting for the seventh and last phase of Lok Sabha elections is taking place on Friday (June 1) across 57 constituencies.

Himachal Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The voting for the seventh and last phase of Lok Sabha elections is taking place on Friday (June 1) across 57 constituencies. All four Lok Sabha seats of Himachal Pradesh - Shimla, Mandi, Kangra and Hamirpur, are going to polls in the final phase. Various prominent faces, including Union minister Anurag Thakur, senior Congress leader Anand Sharma and actor Kangana Ranaut are contesting from Himachal's four parliamentary seats. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged victorious in all four seats and is eyeing yet another clean sweep. The Congress, which won the 2022 Himachal Pradesh assembly elections by securing 40 of 69 seats, is confident of reversing its electoral fortunes in the June 1 election. Himachal Pradesh Elections 2024: Phase 7 constituencies and candidates Hamirpur Currently represented by Union minister Anurag Thakur, Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency has been a BJP stronghold. The Congress, which has fielded Satpal Raizada for the June 1 election, last tasted success from the seat in 1996. Anurag Thakur, who was elected for the first time in 2008 bypoll following his father Prem Kumar Dhumal's resignation. The sports minister is now seeking the fifth consecutive win from Hamirpur. Kangra Kangra Lok Sabha constituency comprises 17 assembly segments including Dalhousie, Chamba, Dharamshala and Palampur among others. The seat is currently represented by BJP's Kishan Kapoor who defeated Congress leader Pawan Kajal in 2019 by a margin of over 4.77 lakh votes. While the grand old party was the dominant party in the initial years, it failed to secure the Kangra seat in the last three elections. Also Read | Air India passengers faint during long delay on flight without AC Shimla Currently represented by Suresh Kumar Kashyap, president of the BJP Himachal Pradesh unit, Shimla Lok Sabha constituency has been reserved to candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC). The BJP first secured Shimla parliamentary seat, which was a Congress stronghold, in 2009. Since then, it has maintained its winning streak. Mandi Actress Kangana Ranaut will be fighting the polls against Congress candidate Vikramaditya Singh, the son of late former CM Virbhadra Singh. Mandi is a bastion for Virbhadra's family, and the seat is currently held by his widow, Pratibha Devi Singh. Himachal Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2024: How many phases were there in Himachal Pradesh? Himachal Pradesh voted in only one phase. The result for the state will be announced on June 4. Just like in previous elections, the state without any alteration in the pattern is all set to have its elections scheduled in one phase in 2024 also. Also Read | CRPF soldier saves two lives with heart and liver donation after brain death Himachal Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2024: How many Lok Sabha constituencies does Himachal Pradesh have? Himachal Pradesh has four Lok Sabha constituencies, namely- Kangra, Mandi, Hamirpur and Shimla. In both the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, the BJP ended up winning all four seats, with Anurag Thakur being their biggest face. Complete list of candidates for the Himachal Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2024 BJP, following their trend in the state is all set to contest on all the four seats from NDA’s side in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, while they will be opposed by I.N.D.I.A alliance backed INC this time around. No Constituency I.N.D.I.A NDA 1 Kangra - Rajeev Bhardawaj 2 Mandi Vikramaditya Singh Kangana Ranaut 3 Hamirpur - Anurag Thakur 4 Shimla (SC) Vinod Sultanpuri Suresh Kumar Kashyap (With inputs from agencies)

Himachal Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Phase 7 key constituencies and candidates | All you need to know

Sikkim Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Date: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced the schedule for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The 2024 Lok Sabha election will be conducted in seven phases with phase one to be held on April 19.

The last phase of voting will take place on June 1 and the counting to declare the winner will be held&nbsp;on June 4.

In Sikkim, the polling is being held in a single phase, on April 19.&nbsp;

Sikkim has one Lok Sabha constituency and a 32-member legislative assembly. In the 2019 general election, Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM)’s Indra Hang Subba secured victory in the lone parliamentary seat.

<h2>When are the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in Sikkim this year?</h2>

The 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Sikkim will be held on April 19. Sikkim will also undergo assembly polls along with Lok Sabha polls on April 19.&nbsp;

<h2>List of Lok Sabha constituencies in Sikkim</h2>

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	<li>Sikkim</li>
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<h2>List of candidates for 2024 polls</h2>

The Indian National Congress (INC) has nominated Gopal Chettri to contest for the Sikkim Lok Sabha seat, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has names&nbsp;Dinesh Chandra Nepal, a former bureaucrat, as their candidate. Incumbent Indra Hang Subba is running as the candidate for the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha.

<h2>Top contenders for 2024 polls in Sikkim</h2>

In the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the major contenders for the Sikkim seat are Sikkim Krantikari Morcha, Congress, and Bharatiya Janata Party.&nbsp;

<h2>Lok Sabha polls full schedule&nbsp;</h2>

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced this year’s Lok Sabha election schedule on March 16, 2024. The polling will take place in 7 phases, starting on April 19 and ending on June 1. Phase 1 will be held on April 19, the second on April 26, the third on May 7, the fourth on May 13, the fifth on May 20, the sixth on May 25, and the seventh on June 1. The Lok Sabha election 2024 results will be declared on June 4.

<h2>Who won Lok Sabha elections 2019?</h2>

The Bharatiya Janata Party won the 2019 Lok Sabha elections with 303 seats out of 545. Meanwhile, the Congress could only secure 52 seats.

Sikkim Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Date: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced the schedule for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The 2024 Lok Sabha election will be conducted in seven phases with phase one to be held on April 19.

Sikkim Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Date: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced the schedule for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The 2024 Lok Sabha election will be conducted in seven phases with phase one to be held on April 19. The last phase of voting will take place on June 1 and the counting to declare the winner will be held on June 4. In Sikkim, the polling is being held in a single phase, on April 19. Sikkim has one Lok Sabha constituency and a 32-member legislative assembly. In the 2019 general election, Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM)’s Indra Hang Subba secured victory in the lone parliamentary seat. When are the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in Sikkim this year? The 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Sikkim will be held on April 19. Sikkim will also undergo assembly polls along with Lok Sabha polls on April 19. List of Lok Sabha constituencies in Sikkim Sikkim List of candidates for 2024 polls The Indian National Congress (INC) has nominated Gopal Chettri to contest for the Sikkim Lok Sabha seat, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has names Dinesh Chandra Nepal, a former bureaucrat, as their candidate. Incumbent Indra Hang Subba is running as the candidate for the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha. Top contenders for 2024 polls in Sikkim In the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the major contenders for the Sikkim seat are Sikkim Krantikari Morcha, Congress, and Bharatiya Janata Party. Lok Sabha polls full schedule Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced this year’s Lok Sabha election schedule on March 16, 2024. The polling will take place in 7 phases, starting on April 19 and ending on June 1. Phase 1 will be held on April 19, the second on April 26, the third on May 7, the fourth on May 13, the fifth on May 20, the sixth on May 25, and the seventh on June 1. The Lok Sabha election 2024 results will be declared on June 4. Who won Lok Sabha elections 2019? The Bharatiya Janata Party won the 2019 Lok Sabha elections with 303 seats out of 545. Meanwhile, the Congress could only secure 52 seats.

Sikkim Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Polling date, constituencies, candidates list and all you need to know

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav will contest the 2024 Lok Sabha election from Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj, the seat that has sent him to parliament three times.

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav will contest the 2024 Lok Sabha election from Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj, the seat that has sent him to parliament three times. Akhilesh Yadav, a former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday (Apr 25) filed his papers from Kanuaj. #WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav files his nomination from Kannauj, Subrat Pathak. (Video Source: District PRO)#LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/Iy6PWFpqd2 — ANI (@ANI) April 25, 2024 × He won from this seat three times. His wife, Dimple Yadav, and father, the late Mulayam Singh Yadav, also contested this seat in the past. Akhilesh Yadav's homecoming Yadav's return to Kannauj means that SP leader Tej Pratap Singh Yadav, who was nominated as the candidate earlier this week, will not run for this seat. Tej Pratap Yadav is Akhilesh Yadav's nephew and the grandson of Mulayam Yadav's brother Ranveer. He won the Mainpuri seat in the 2014 election. According to reports, the change was due to tension among SP workers on the ground, who wanted the party head to run for the family seat. Yadav had previously decided against running in this election because he needed time to develop his overall strategy. Also read: Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Smriti Irani reacts sarcastically to ‘Amethi wants Robert Vadra’ posters Kannauj: An ex-bastion of Samajwadi Party Kannauj was a bastion of the Samajwadi Party till the BJP's Subrat Pathak won in 2019. The seat was won by Akhilesh Yadav in the 2000 by-election, and he held it in the general elections of 2004 and 2009. Dimple Yadav, Akhilesh Yadav's wife, won the seat in 2012 by-polls. She retained it in the 2014 election but lost to BJP's Subrat Pathak in 2019. She was later fielded from Mainpuri in the 2022 by-poll following the death of Mulayam Singh Yadav. She is again contesting from the Mainpuri seat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. In this election, the SP has allied with the Congress-led INDIA Bloc. It is contesting 63 of Uttar Pradesh's 80 Lok Sabha seats. The remaining 17 have been given to Congress. Kannauj will vote in the fourth phase of the 2024 elections, on May 13.

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav files nomination in UP's Kannauj

Preparations for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 are underway in northeast India, with authorities overcoming difficult terrain and weather conditions. The Election Commission of India (ECI) is facing logistical challenges as officials have to travel for hours to reach outlying polling sites.

Preparations for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 are underway in northeast India, with authorities overcoming difficult terrain and weather conditions. The Election Commission of India (ECI) is facing logistical challenges as officials have to travel for hours to reach outlying polling sites. Deployment and security measures Elections for the state assembly and Lok Sabha are scheduled to be held concurrently in Arunachal Pradesh, where 11,130 poll workers and 6,874 electronic voting machines (EVMs) have been deployed. The Union Home Ministry has assigned 80 companies, totalling 7,500 Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) officers, to oversee peace and order throughout the election process. Traversing hazardous terrain Videos and images showing the journeys of election officials are making rounds on social media. "A polling team traverses difficult terrain to reach their respective polling booth in East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh for polling in Lok Sabha elections tomorrow, 19th April," ANI wrote on X. #WATCH | A polling team traverses difficult terrain to reach their respective polling booth in East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh for polling in Lok Sabha elections tomorrow, 19th April (Video source: CEO, Arunachal Pradesh) pic.twitter.com/tHVPPkBKXe — ANI (@ANI) April 18, 2024 × Also read: Indian election commission rejects claims over EVM error that 'favoured' BJP Ready for the polls Poll workers are being sent to outlying regions of the state in advance for the elections as two Lok Sabha seats are going to the polls in a single phase on April 19. Election schedule Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced the election schedule on March 16, 2024. The voting process will unfold over seven phases, commencing on April 19 and concluding on June 1. The phases are scheduled as follows: April 19 (Phase 1), April 26 (Phase 2), May 7 (Phase 3), May 13 (Phase 4), May 20 (Phase 5), May 25 (Phase 6), and June 1 (Phase 7). Results for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections will be unveiled on June 4.

Watch | Poll officials brave challenging terrain to reach polling stations in northeast India

On April 19, 2024, Meghalaya is voting for its two Lok Sabha constituencies Shillong and Tura in the first phase of India's Lok Sabha elections. The first phase is witnessing voting for 91 seats across 18 states and two union territories.

On April 19, 2024, Meghalaya is voting for its two Lok Sabha constituencies Shillong and Tura in the first phase of India's Lok Sabha elections. The first phase is witnessing voting for 91 seats across 18 states and two union territories. List of candidates for 2024 polls in Meghalaya: The candidates running for Shillong (ST) are Ricky AJ Syngkon of the Voter's Party of India (VPP), Vincent Pala of the Indian National Congress, Ampareen Lyngdoh of the National People's Party (NPP), and Robertjune Kharjahrin of the United Democratic Party (UDP). Candidates for Tura (ST) are Saleng A. Sangma of the Indian National Congress, Agatha Sangma of the National People's Party (NPP), and Zenith Sangma of the All India Trinamool Congress. Also read: Mizoram Lok Sabha elections 2024: Polling dates, phases, candidates list and all you need to know Key contenders: CM Conrad Sangma told ANI, "We are confident of securing victory in both seats- Shillong and Tura in Meghalaya. The impact of the work carried out by NPP in Meghalaya in the last 6 years is evident, particularly in Garo Hills. The public will vote for the NPP for the development initiatives undertaken." "Our MP (Agatha Sangma) has made a significant contribution towards the development of the state. We urge people to come forward and support our MP. The opposition is currently fragmented, with leaders from the former Congress party dispersing into different factions. Due to this fragmented opposition, I believe we will secure victory by a considerable margin," he added. Lok Sabha elections 2024 schedule: Voting for the Lok Sabha elections will take place in seven phases: the first on April 19, the second on April 26, the third on May 7, the fourth on May 13, the fifth on May 20, the sixth on May 25, and the seventh on June 1. The outcome will be announced on June 4.

Lok Sabha polls 2024: Meghalaya votes in Phase 1. Here are the key candidates

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday (March 22), released its fourth list of Lok Sabha candidates for for Tamil Nadu. The list has 15 candidates who will run for seats in the state.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday (March 22), released its fourth list of Lok Sabha candidates for for Tamil Nadu. The list has 15 candidates who will run for seats in the state. Here's all you need to know: Here's the 4th candidate list of BJP for Tamil Nadu Pon V Balaganapathy - Tiruvallur RC Paul Kanagaraj- Chennai (North) A Ashwathaman- Tiruvannamalai KP Ramalingam- Namakkal AP Muruganandam- Tiruppur K Vasantharajan- Pollachi VV Senthilnathan- Karur P Karthiyayini-Chidambaram (SC) SGM Ramesh- Nagapattinam M Muruganandam- Thanjavur Devanathan Yadav- Sivaganga Raama Sreenivasan- Madurai Raadhika Sarathkumar- Virudhunagar B John Pandian- Tenkasi (SC) A Namassivayam- Puducherry Notable candidates and constituencies The list has some prominent names including former AIADMK member P. Karthiyayini who will contest from Chidambaram (SC) constituency and actor-politician Raadhika Sarathkumar who will run from Virudhnagar. By fielding seasoned politicians like former Union Minister Pon Radhakrishnan and nominating faces like Vinoj P Selvam, the BJP is making strategic moves to strengthen its presence in Tamil Nadu, traditionally a stronghold of regional parties and the Congress. In 2019, the BJP did not win even a single seat in this state. In its 3rd candidate list, BJP gave tickets to leaders like former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundarajan and Annamalai. With the ruling DMK and the main opposition AIADMK are in a direct contest in 19 constituencies, including key areas like Chennai North, Chennai South, Kancheepuram (SC), Arakkonam, Arani, Salem, Erode, Theni, Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Pollachi, Thoothukudi, Sriperumbudur, Vellore, Dharmapuri, Tiruvannamalai, Kallakurichi and Perambalur. 2024 Lok Sabha election schedule for Tamil Nadu Polling for Tamil Nadu's 39 Lok Sabha constituencies will commence on April 19, marking the beginning of the seven-phase election process across the country. Phase 1: April 19, 2024 Phase 2: April 26, 2024 Phase 3: May 7, 2024 Phase 4: May 13, 2024 Phase 5: May 20, 2024 Phase 6: May 25, 2024 Phase 7: June 1, 2024 The final results will be announced on June 4, following the culmination of voting on June 1.

Lok Sabha polls 2024: BJP releases 4th list of 15 candidates for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

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