The number of women elected to the Lok Sabha has decreased to 73 from 78 in 2019. West Bengal leads the nation with 11 female MPs elected to the Lower House, out of all the women elected to the House nationwide.

India Elections: Slight dip in number of women in Lok Sabha

NDA coalition leaders including TDP's Chandrababu Naidu and JDU's Nitish Kumar have jointly signed the letter of support paving a third term for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. However it has not come without caveats even though there is no official word. Watch in for more details!

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The BJP-led NDA is heading towards a majority in the Lok Sabha polls but with reduced strength from its 2019 tally as the opposition INDIA alliance put up a strong performance. The BJP-led NDA is leading on 295 seats, the INDIA bloc is ahead on 231 seats and others on 17, according to the latest Election Commission trends. Watch in for more details!

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Watch top headlines of the hour: -Biden unveils Mexico Border curbs -Biden: Netanyahu prolonging war -CIA Chief back in Doha for hostage talks -'Bold decisions' to define third term -I.N.D.I.A Bloc leaders meet in Delhi today - Sunak, Starmer clash in TV debate - Crude on track for 6th day of losses

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated victory at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in country's general election. Modi said India has placed its faith in the ruling coalition 'for a third consecutive time. Watch in for more updates!

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Kerala Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: The Congress party has captured 14 out of the total 20 seats in the south Indian state of Kerala, with winners including K Sudhakaran, Shafi Parambil, Rahul Gandhi, MK Raghavan, VK Sreekandan, Benny Behanan, Hibi Eden, Dean Kuriakose, KC Venugopal, Kodikunnil Suresh, Anto Antony, and Shashi Tharoor from their constituencies.

Kerala Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: The Congress party has captured 14 out of the total 20 seats in the south Indian state of Kerala, with winners including K Sudhakaran, Shafi Parambil, Rahul Gandhi, MK Raghavan, VK Sreekandan, Benny Behanan, Hibi Eden, Dean Kuriakose, KC Venugopal, Kodikunnil Suresh, Anto Antony, and Shashi Tharoor from their constituencies. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi won again from Wayanad constituency. BJP also made history by opening account in the southern state for the first time, with actor Suresh Gopi winning the Thrissur seat. CPM, the party of current Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, managed to win only one seat. Kerala took part in the Lok Sabha Elections in the second phase of the polls on Apr 26. In 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the Congress won most seats here, while the BJP-led NDA didn't win any. Kerala is one of the few states where the Congress remains strong. It is one of the highest voter turnout, so resonating with the people here is significant for both parties. Kerala Lok Sabha Elections Result 2024: Full List of Candidates State Lok Sabha Constituency INDIA Party INDIA Candidates BJP/NDA Party BJP/NDA Candidates LDF Party LDF Candidates Kerala Kasaragod INC Rajmohan Unnithan BJP ML Ashwini CPI(M) MV Balakrishnan Kerala Kannur INC K. Sudhakaran BJP C Raghunath CPI(M) MV Jayarajan Kerala Vatakara INC Shafi Parambil BJP Prafulla Krishna CPI(M) K. K. Shailaja Kerala Wayanad INC Rahul Gandhi BJP K Surendran CPI Annie Raja[4] Kerala Kozhikode INC MK Raghavan BJP MT Ramesh CPI(M) Elamaram Kareem Kerala Malappuram IUML ET Mohammed Basheer BJP M Abdul Salam CPI(M) V Vaseef Kerala Ponnani IUML Abdussamad Samadani BJP Niveditha Subramanian CPI(M) K.S. Hamza Kerala Palakkad INC VK Sreekandan BJP C KrishnaKumar CPI(M) A Vijayaraghavan Kerala Alathur (SC) INC Ramya Haridas BJP TN Sarasu CPI(M) K. Radhakrishnan Kerala Thrissur INC K Muraleedharan BJP Suresh Gopi CPI VS Sunil Kumar Kerala Chalakudy INC Benny Behanan BDJS KA Unnikrishnan CPI(M) C Raveendranath Kerala Ernakulam INC Hibi Eden BJP KS Radhakrishnan CPI(M) KJ Shine Kerala Idukki INC Dean Kuriakose BDJS Sangeetha Vishwanathan CPI(M) Joice George Kerala Kottayam KEC Francis George BDJS Thushar Velapally KC(M) Thomas Chazhikadan Kerala Alappuzha INC KC Venugopal BJP Sobha Surendran CPI(M) AM Ariff Kerala Mavelikara (SC) INC Kodikunnil Suresh BDJS Baiju Kalasala CPI CA Arun Kumar Kerala Pathanamthitta INC Anto Antony BJP Anil Antony CPI(M) Thomas Issac Kerala Kollam RSP NK Premachandran BJP G Krishnakumar CPI(M) Mukesh Madhavan Kerala Attingal INC Adoor Prakash BJP V Muraleedharan CPI(M) V Joy Kerala Thiruvananthapuram INC Shashi Tharoor BJP Rajeev Chandrasekhar CPI Pannyan Raveendran Kerala Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: Constituency Wise Party-wise Winners List No. Constituency Winner Party 1 Kasaragod Rajmohan Unnithan INC 2 Kannur K. Sudhakaran INC 3 Vadakara Shafi Parambil INC 4 Wayanad Rahul Gandhi INC 5 Kozhikode M. K. Raghavan INC 6 Malappuram E.T. Mohammed Basheer Indian Union Muslim League 7 Ponnani Dr. M.P Abdussamad Samadani Indian Union Muslim League 8 Palakkad V K Sreekandan INC 9 Alathur K.Radhakrishnan CPI (M) 10 Thrissur Suresh Gopi BJP 11 Chalakudy Benny Behanan INC 12 Ernakulam Hibi Eden INC 13 Idukki Adv. Dean Kuriakose INC 14 Kottayam Adv K Francis George Kerala Congress 15 Alappuzha K. C Venugopal INC 16 Mavelikkara Kodikunnil Suresh INC 17 Pathanamthitta Anto Antony INC 18 Kollam N K Premachandran Revolutionary Socialist Party 19 Attingal Adv Adoor Prakash INC 20 Thiruvananthapuram Shashi Tharoor INC

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<p>With Indian general election results announced, and NDA crossing the majority mark, focus will be on govt formation in the next few days followed by a packed diplomatic agenda. Preparations for the oath-taking ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan are already underway, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to take office for another term. Global leaders have been quick to extend their congratulations to PM Modi and the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance.</p>

<p>Among the countries sending their wishes to PM Modi&nbsp;and the NDA alliance are Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Italy, Singapore, Barbados, and Jamaica. In countries like&nbsp;Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal political leaders, cutting across party lines, have sent congratulations to PM Modi.</p>

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<p>The US stopped short of sending congratulations given the results were not fully announced by Tuesday evening. State department spokesperson said that they will "wait for the finalisation of those election results before we offer any definitive comment" but commended "the Government of India and voters there for successfully completing and participating in such a massive electoral undertaking". The state dept also said it expects "continued close partnership between the United States and India" under the new Indian govt.</p>

<p>Diplomatic attention will now shift towards the inauguration ceremony, where foreign leaders are expected to be invited. Historically, PM Modi has invited global leaders to attend his swearing-in ceremonies. In 2014, SAARC countries were invited, while in 2019, the BIMSTEC countries graced the occasion. The upcoming inauguration might see a similar diplomatic outreach, reflecting India’s strategic engagements.</p>

<p>One of PM Modi’s first international visits after assuming office is likely to be to Italy&nbsp;where India has been invited to participate in the G7 summit. This invitation is part of a continuing tradition, as Modi has been a regular invitee since 2019, starting with an invitation from France. He attended the G7 summit virtually in the UK in 2021 due to the pandemic, followed by in-person summits in Germany in 2022, Japan in 2023, and now Italy next in line. The G7 summit in 2020 could not materialise due to the COVID-19 crisis, which was to be hosted by then-US president Donald Trump. Italian G7 host, PM Meloni was quick to congratulate PM Modi for his victory. She is the first western leader and G7 leader to wish PM Modi.</p>

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<p>Parliamentary conventions dictate that the Prime Minister must prove his majority in Parliament, which will be a priority before fully engaging in foreign policy commitments. As for the upcoming Swiss Peace Summit, it is unlikely that PM Modi will attend; instead, India is expected to send an official representative.</p>

<p>Kazakhstan will be a significant focus as it hosts the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in the first week of July. PM Modi will share the stage with leaders from Russia, Pakistan, China, and Central Asian countries, marking a crucial diplomatic engagement amid regional geopolitical dynamics.</p>

<p>Key visits for the Indian Prime Minister in 2024 include the ASEAN/BRICS Summit in October and the G20 Summit in November. Additional important engagements are the Annual India-Japan Summit, the India-Africa Summit, and the India-Nordic Summit. Russia, as the current chair of the BRICS group, will host the Foreign Ministers' meeting next week, with Indian participation expected given New Delhi's key role in the grouping.</p>


With Indian general election results announced, and NDA crossing the majority mark, focus will be on govt formation in the next few days followed by a packed diplomatic agenda.

With Indian general election results announced, and NDA crossing the majority mark, focus will be on govt formation in the next few days followed by a packed diplomatic agenda. Preparations for the oath-taking ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan are already underway, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to take office for another term. Global leaders have been quick to extend their congratulations to PM Modi and the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance. Among the countries sending their wishes to PM Modi and the NDA alliance are Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Italy, Singapore, Barbados, and Jamaica. In countries like Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal political leaders, cutting across party lines, have sent congratulations to PM Modi. Congratulations Prime Minister Modi Ji @narendramodi on your laudable victory for a historic third term. Under your helm, the largest democracy will continue to achieve remarkable progress. Long live the Mauritius-India special relationship. — Pravind Kumar Jugnauth (@KumarJugnauth) June 4, 2024 × Congratulations to my friend PM @narendramodi ji and NDA for the historic 3rd consecutive win in the world’s biggest elections. As he continues to lead Bharat to great heights, I look forward to working closely with him to further strengthen the relations between our 2 countries. — Tshering Tobgay (@tsheringtobgay) June 4, 2024 × Congratulations to PM @narendramodi on the electoral success of BJP and NDA in the Loksabha elections for the third consecutive term. We are happy to note the successful completion of the world’s largest democratic exercise with enthusiastic participation of the people of India. — ☭ Comrade Prachanda (@cmprachanda) June 4, 2024 × I extend my warmest felicitations to the @BJP4India led NDA on its victory, demonstrating the confidence of the Indian people in the progress and prosperity under the leadership of PM @narendramodi. As the closest neighbour Sri Lanka looks forward to further strengthening the… — Ranil Wickremesinghe (@RW_UNP) June 4, 2024 × The US stopped short of sending congratulations given the results were not fully announced by Tuesday evening. State department spokesperson said that they will "wait for the finalisation of those election results before we offer any definitive comment" but commended "the Government of India and voters there for successfully completing and participating in such a massive electoral undertaking". The state dept also said it expects "continued close partnership between the United States and India" under the new Indian govt. Diplomatic attention will now shift towards the inauguration ceremony, where foreign leaders are expected to be invited. Historically, PM Modi has invited global leaders to attend his swearing-in ceremonies. In 2014, SAARC countries were invited, while in 2019, the BIMSTEC countries graced the occasion. The upcoming inauguration might see a similar diplomatic outreach, reflecting India’s strategic engagements. One of PM Modi’s first international visits after assuming office is likely to be to Italy where India has been invited to participate in the G7 summit. This invitation is part of a continuing tradition, as Modi has been a regular invitee since 2019, starting with an invitation from France. He attended the G7 summit virtually in the UK in 2021 due to the pandemic, followed by in-person summits in Germany in 2022, Japan in 2023, and now Italy next in line. The G7 summit in 2020 could not materialise due to the COVID-19 crisis, which was to be hosted by then-US president Donald Trump. Italian G7 host, PM Meloni was quick to congratulate PM Modi for his victory. She is the first western leader and G7 leader to wish PM Modi. Congratulazioni a @narendramodi per la nuova vittoria elettorale e i miei auguri più affettuosi di buon lavoro. Certa che continueremo a lavorare insieme per rafforzare l'amicizia che unisce Italia e India e consolidare la cooperazione sui diversi temi che ci legano, per il… pic.twitter.com/v5XJAqkwOz — Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) June 4, 2024 × Parliamentary conventions dictate that the Prime Minister must prove his majority in Parliament, which will be a priority before fully engaging in foreign policy commitments. As for the upcoming Swiss Peace Summit, it is unlikely that PM Modi will attend; instead, India is expected to send an official representative. Kazakhstan will be a significant focus as it hosts the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in the first week of July. PM Modi will share the stage with leaders from Russia, Pakistan, China, and Central Asian countries, marking a crucial diplomatic engagement amid regional geopolitical dynamics. Key visits for the Indian Prime Minister in 2024 include the ASEAN/BRICS Summit in October and the G20 Summit in November. Additional important engagements are the Annual India-Japan Summit, the India-Africa Summit, and the India-Nordic Summit. Russia, as the current chair of the BRICS group, will host the Foreign Ministers' meeting next week, with Indian participation expected given New Delhi's key role in the grouping.

With India election results out, packed diplomatic engagements lie ahead

<p>When Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in the alleged excise policy scam on March 21, it sparked a wave of unifying condemnation across the ranks and file of India's Opposition parties banded together as 'INDIA' bloc to deny PM Modi a third term in power.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ten days later, on March 31, 2024 — to purportedly 'save democracy' — the Opposition did a show of unity at Delhi's historic Ramlila Maidan, the same venue where over a decade ago, Kejriwal under the leadership of social activist Anna Hazare, had led an anti-corruption campaign against the then-ruling United Progressive Alliance government led by Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's spouse Kalpana Soren, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's spouse Sunita Kejriwal alongside top Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan during opposition 'INDIA' bloc's 'Save Democracy' rally on March 31, 2024 | ANI" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/INDIArally.png" /><em>Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's spouse Kalpana Soren, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's spouse Sunita Kejriwal alongside top Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan during opposition 'INDIA' bloc's 'Save Democracy' rally on March 31, 2024 | ANI</em></p>

<p>With Congress-led United Progressive Alliance of 2013 morphed into Indian National Development Inclusive Alliance ('INDIA') by 2024, in Ramlila Maidan,&nbsp;Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party stood with its avowed political foes of&nbsp;yesteryears.</p>

<p>With speaking time allotted to all Opposition leaders, Arvind Kejriwal's spouse Sunita also delivered an address. So did former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's spouse Kalpana Soren.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The wave of unity sparked by Kejriwal's arrest as a show of alleged high-handedness of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government resonated across the Opposition parties all over India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Over six weeks later (on May 10), as Arvind Kejriwal came out of Delhi's Tihar jail after a Supreme Court verdict that allowed him to campaign in elections until June 2, 2024, it came&nbsp;as relieving surprise to the Opposition.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Upon his release, Kejriwal launched Opposition's strongest-ever election-time assault on Prime Minister Modi. The Delhi chief minister claimed that if re-elected, Modi will remain prime minister just for a year &nbsp;— as he will turn 75 in September 2026 and Modi in past is credited to have ensured that leaders beyond 75 years of age no longer get elected designations of power. Kejriwal added that after Modi turns 75, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be allowed to remain&nbsp;PM for the rest of the tenure of the 18th Lok Sabha.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kejriwal's claim immediately put the BJP on defensive as it ended up showing off PM Modi as BJP's leader in control even "after 2029".<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<h2><strong>Aam Aadmi Party's performance in Lok Sabha Elections 2024</strong></h2>

<p>Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party lost all seven Lok Sabha seats of Delhi, where his party is in power for over a decade. In Punjab, the AAP won just two seats with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann conceding&nbsp;defeat of the party, stating that the AAP accepts people's verdict with grace.</p>

<p>But in Punjab, the contradictions within the Opposition's 'INDIA' bloc hurt the AAP. Of the seven seats won by the Congress party, it defeated&nbsp;AAP candidates across four constituencies in one-on-one contests; in Fatehgarh Sahib, Firozpur, Patiala and Amritsar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In terms of seats in Lok Sabha, India's lower house of parliament directly elected by people, the AAP has done better in the past. In their first Lok Sabha election in 2014, they won four seats, all in Punjab. In 2019, the tally came down to one. Despite sweeping Delhi assembly with 67 and 62 of 70 seats in last two elections, the party has failed to open its account in Lok Sabha constituencies of&nbsp;the national capital so far.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But the silver-lining for India's latest national political party came&nbsp;in terms of the vote share.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The AAP secured over 24 per cent vote share in the national capital where it had allied with Congress party as part of the 'INDIA' bloc.</p>

<p>But its partner in Delhi ate up its tangible vote share about 400 km north in Punjab where the two parties contested against each other, with the BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal players making it a four-side contest. AAP received a little over 26 per cent vote share, down from its 42 per cent share in 2022 assembly elections when it swept the state by winning 92 of 117 seats.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Arvind Kejriwal returned to Delhi's Tihar jail on June 2. In the Opposition 'INDIA' bloc's meetings for potential government formation or posing a challenge to the majority-claiming ruling National Democratic Alliance, his party would be represented by his lieutenants.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While his return from prison turbocharged a divided Opposition to move towards unity, the implications of his absence in 'INDIA' bloc meetings&nbsp;remain&nbsp;uncertain.</p>


When Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in the alleged excise policy scam on March 21, it sparked a wave of unifying condemnation across the ranks and file of India's Opposition parties banded together as 'INDIA' bloc to deny PM Modi a third term in power.

When Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in the alleged excise policy scam on March 21, it sparked a wave of unifying condemnation across the ranks and file of India's Opposition parties banded together as 'INDIA' bloc to deny PM Modi a third term in power. Ten days later, on March 31, 2024 — to purportedly 'save democracy' — the Opposition did a show of unity at Delhi's historic Ramlila Maidan, the same venue where over a decade ago, Kejriwal under the leadership of social activist Anna Hazare, had led an anti-corruption campaign against the then-ruling United Progressive Alliance government led by Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh. Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's spouse Kalpana Soren, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's spouse Sunita Kejriwal alongside top Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan during opposition 'INDIA' bloc's 'Save Democracy' rally on March 31, 2024 | ANI With Congress-led United Progressive Alliance of 2013 morphed into Indian National Development Inclusive Alliance ('INDIA') by 2024, in Ramlila Maidan, Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party stood with its avowed political foes of yesteryears. With speaking time allotted to all Opposition leaders, Arvind Kejriwal's spouse Sunita also delivered an address. So did former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's spouse Kalpana Soren. The wave of unity sparked by Kejriwal's arrest as a show of alleged high-handedness of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government resonated across the Opposition parties all over India. Over six weeks later (on May 10), as Arvind Kejriwal came out of Delhi's Tihar jail after a Supreme Court verdict that allowed him to campaign in elections until June 2, 2024, it came as relieving surprise to the Opposition. Also read | Ayodhya to Kashmir to Kanyakumari: Key milestones of Lok Sabha election 2024 Upon his release, Kejriwal launched Opposition's strongest-ever election-time assault on Prime Minister Modi. The Delhi chief minister claimed that if re-elected, Modi will remain prime minister just for a year — as he will turn 75 in September 2026 and Modi in past is credited to have ensured that leaders beyond 75 years of age no longer get elected designations of power. Kejriwal added that after Modi turns 75, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be allowed to remain PM for the rest of the tenure of the 18th Lok Sabha. Kejriwal's claim immediately put the BJP on defensive as it ended up showing off PM Modi as BJP's leader in control even "after 2029". Aam Aadmi Party's performance in Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party lost all seven Lok Sabha seats of Delhi, where his party is in power for over a decade. In Punjab, the AAP won just two seats with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann conceding defeat of the party, stating that the AAP accepts people's verdict with grace. But in Punjab, the contradictions within the Opposition's 'INDIA' bloc hurt the AAP. Of the seven seats won by the Congress party, it defeated AAP candidates across four constituencies in one-on-one contests; in Fatehgarh Sahib, Firozpur, Patiala and Amritsar. In terms of seats in Lok Sabha, India's lower house of parliament directly elected by people, the AAP has done better in the past. In their first Lok Sabha election in 2014, they won four seats, all in Punjab. In 2019, the tally came down to one. Despite sweeping Delhi assembly with 67 and 62 of 70 seats in last two elections, the party has failed to open its account in Lok Sabha constituencies of the national capital so far. But the silver-lining for India's latest national political party came in terms of the vote share. Also watch | Gravitas | India Elections 2024: India's stock market tumble as elections much tighter than forecast × The AAP secured over 24 per cent vote share in the national capital where it had allied with Congress party as part of the 'INDIA' bloc. But its partner in Delhi ate up its tangible vote share about 400 km north in Punjab where the two parties contested against each other, with the BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal players making it a four-side contest. AAP received a little over 26 per cent vote share, down from its 42 per cent share in 2022 assembly elections when it swept the state by winning 92 of 117 seats. Arvind Kejriwal returned to Delhi's Tihar jail on June 2. In the Opposition 'INDIA' bloc's meetings for potential government formation or posing a challenge to the majority-claiming ruling National Democratic Alliance, his party would be represented by his lieutenants. While his return from prison turbocharged a divided Opposition to move towards unity, the implications of his absence in 'INDIA' bloc meetings remain uncertain.

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