As the counting of votes for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections progresses, early trends indicate a significant lead for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) over the opposition INDIA bloc. The elections, held in seven phases and concluded on Saturday, are showing the NDA ahead in several key constituencies. Final results are expected by Tuesday evening.
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- NDA Leading: The NDA is ahead in 286 seats, while the INDIA bloc is trailing with 213 seats.
- Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leading comfortably against Congress candidate Ajay Rai.
- Rae Bareli: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is ahead, leaving BJP’s Dinesh Pratap Yadav and BSP’s Thakur Prasad Yadav trailing.
- West Bengal: A closely contested battle with the NDA leading in 21 seats, and the Trinamool Congress following at 18 seats.
- Thiruvananthapuram: Congress candidate Shashi Tharoor is leading against BJP’s Rajeev Chandrasekhar.
- Himachal Pradesh: Bollywood actress and BJP candidate Kangana Ranaut is leading in Mandi, with Congress candidate Vikramaditya Singh trailing.
- Total Seats: Elections were held for 543 Lok Sabha seats.
- Counting Day: The counting of votes is currently underway and trends are being closely watched.
- Seven Phases: The elections took place over seven phases, concluding on Saturday.
- Final Results: Expected to be announced by Tuesday evening.
