In a significant turnaround, the Congress party looks surpassed 100-seat mark in the Lok Sabha elections, a remarkable increase from its previous tallies of 44 in 2014 and 52 in 2019. Heading the INDIA bloc, formed last year to challenge PM Modi's NDA, Congress leads in 212 seats as of 10 am. However, the NDA maintains a stronghold, leading in 299 seats, crossing the halfway mark early in the counting process. The BJP-led alliance is swiftly approaching the majority mark of 272. Stay tuned for further updates.w

In the latest UP election results, Union Minister Smriti Irani is trailing Congress's K L Sharma by over 10,000 votes in Amethi, as she seeks a second term. Meanwhile, in Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is narrowly ahead of Ajay Rai by around 600 votes. These early trends show a competitive race in key constituencies. The final outcomes in these high-profile battles will be crucial for both the BJP and Congress as the counting continues.

As votes are counted for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP-led NDA has surged past the majority mark with early leads, securing over 300 seats. Key battlegrounds include Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana, with the BJP aiming for gains in the south and east. Despite formidable campaigning by both sides, the election is marked by a lack of a decisive wave, with local issues like unemployment and inflation influencing voters. Allegations of EVM tampering and opposition unity have added to the election’s intensity. The results will determine whether PM Modi secures a third term or the INDIA bloc stages an upset.

In Delhi's Lok Sabha elections, BJP leads in five seats, while the Opposition INDIA bloc leads in two. Bansuri Swaraj, daughter of late BJP leader Sushma Swaraj, trails AAP's Somnath Bharti in New Delhi. AAP-Congress alliance stands at 4:3 against BJP. AAP's Sahi Ram leads in South Delhi. Kanhaiya Kumar challenges BJP's Manoj Tiwari in North East Delhi. Exit polls favor PM Modi, boosting markets to record highs, but as counting begins, markets plummet over 2,000 points.

In early trends, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is behind by 5,000 votes in the Varanasi constituency. The election, a focal point of national attention, shows a tight contest. Varanasi, PM Modi's political stronghold, is witnessing a closely watched battle. The margin signifies a potential shift in dynamics, sparking anticipation among political circles. As counting progresses, all eyes remain on the Varanasi race, considered symbolic of Modi's political dominance.

Early trends from the Uttar Pradesh election results indicate a significant lead for the BJP, holding 110 seats, with the Congress and Samajwadi Party trailing at 42 and 19 seats respectively. Akhilesh Yadav of SP leads by 3,442 votes in Kannauj, while PM Modi and Rajnath Singh maintain strong positions in Varanasi and Lucknow. In Meerut, SP's Sunita Verma leads over BJP's Arun Govil. Other key candidates, including Maneka Gandhi in Sultanpur and Smriti Irani in Amethi, also show early advantages. Counting continues as parties vie for dominance in this crucial state.            

Early trends from the 2024 Lok Sabha elections show the Opposition's INDIA bloc exceeding expectations by surpassing the 200-seat mark, a significant gain from 2019. Despite these advances, the NDA appears poised to retain power, approaching the majority mark of 272 seats. Key leaders such as PM Narendra Modi in Varanasi, Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad, and Akhilesh Yadav in Kannauj are leading. If Modi secures a third term, he will follow Jawaharlal Nehru's record. Counting of votes for state assembly elections in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh is also underway. Results will be finalized later today.

In a potential upset, exit polls suggest the BJP may clinch 26-31 seats in West Bengal's Lok Sabha elections, surpassing the TMC's 11-14 seats out of 42. This outcome could mark the BJP's first-ever lead in the state, posing a significant challenge to TMC's dominance. Despite dismissals by Mamata Banerjee, who labeled the exit polls as 'fake' and 'manufactured,' analysts anticipate far-reaching implications for the 2026 state assembly elections. If confirmed, this development would be a major achievement for Modi 3.0, altering the state's political landscape.

The counting of votes for the North East Delhi Lok Sabha constituency began this morning, with BJP's Manoj Tiwari leading against Congress candidate Kanhaiya Kumar after the first round. Tiwari, a two-time sitting MP, has maintained an early lead, bolstered by the India Today-Axis My India exit poll predicting his victory. Postal ballots were counted first, with EVM votes to follow. The constituency, significant for its development and educational hubs, saw high-decibel electioneering, culminating in the sixth phase of voting on May 25. Results are expected by evening, determining the fate of this key battleground.

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi leads in early results for the Wayanad and Raebareli Lok Sabha seats as vote counting begins for the 2024 general elections. In Wayanad, he leads by 103 votes against BJP's K Surendran and CPI's Annie Raja. In Raebareli, he's ahead of BJP's Dinesh Pratap Singh. Exit polls favor Gandhi in Wayanad. Additional contenders in Raebareli include BSP's Thakur Prasad Yadav. Gandhi aims for a successive term in Wayanad, a Congress stronghold, while facing strong opposition from BJP and CPI candidates. Final results awaited as counting progresses.