Prime Minister Narendra Modi aims for a historic third consecutive victory as the NDA surpasses the critical 272-seat mark, leading in 299 seats.
Contrary to most exit polls, the INDIA coalition presents a stronger performance, leading in over 200 seats, defying earlier predictions.
In Uttar Pradesh, the BJP trails behind the Samajwadi Party and Congress-led INDA, with the latter leading in 42 seats compared to NDA’s 37. Meanwhile, in Bihar, the JDU emerges as the dominant party, leading in 15 seats, followed closely by the BJP with 11. States like Rajasthan and Gujarat, where BJP previously swept, witness a potential comeback for Congress.
Despite being part of the INDIA alliance, TMC opts for a solo run in West Bengal and leads in the state.
The BJP-led NDA faces challenges in reaching its 400-seat target, as the INDIA alliance gains momentum, contrary to earlier projections of over 350 seats.
As the 2024 Lok Sabha election counting unfolds, the fate of the NDA and INDIA hangs in the balance, shaping the political landscape.