The BJP is projected to secure a decisive victory in Odisha's 2024 Lok Sabha elections, winning 18-20 out of 21 seats, according to the India Today-Axis My India exit poll. The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) may only win 0-2 seats, while the Congress might secure 0-1 seat. The BJP is expected to gain 51% of the votes, with BJD at 33% and Congress at 13%. This marks a significant shift from 2019 when BJD won 12 seats. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s BJD faces a tough challenge as BJP strengthens its hold in the state.

The News18 Mega Exit Poll predicts a significant victory for the INDIA bloc in Tamil Nadu's 2024 Lok Sabha elections, estimating 36-39 seats. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its National Democratic Alliance (NDA) are projected to secure 1-3 seats, while the Congress might win 8-10 seats, largely supported by its ally, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). The opposition AIADMK is expected to struggle with 0-2 seats. In Puducherry, the lone seat is likely to go to the Congress. Tamil Nadu recorded a voter turnout of 72.09%, with Kallakurichi showing the highest participation at 75.67%.

Exit polls indicate a significant surge for the BJP in West Bengal, with predictions surpassing Trinamool Congress's seat count. Forecasts range from 21 to 26 seats for the BJP, while Trinamool is expected to secure between 16 to 19 seats. NDTV's Poll of Polls suggests 22 seats for BJP and 19 for Trinamool. Despite outliers, most polls align in projecting BJP's dominance in the state. Factors contributing to BJP's rise include anti-incumbency sentiment, allegations of corruption, and strategic campaigning. Trinamool's stronghold faces challenge amidst allegations of sexual assault and land grabbing.

An aggregate of exit polls indicates that the NDA is poised to secure 365 seats, with the BJP projected to win 327 seats in the Lok Sabha elections 2024. This forecast comes from a combination of exit polls, with the highest prediction by Jan ki Baat placing the NDA between 362-392 seats. Despite variations among polls, all predict NDA's strengthened performance in the south and Bengal. The BJP is anticipated to make gains in states like Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. Bengal could see BJP surpassing Trinamool Congress, while Odisha might witness a significant BJP win with 15 seats.

Exit polls for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections indicate a decisive victory for the BJP-led NDA, with projections of over 350 seats. The voter turnout for the final phase was 58.3%. Prominent pollsters such as India News-D-Dynamics and Republic Bharat-P Marq forecast a landslide, predicting the NDA to win between 353-371 seats. NDTV India-Jan Ki Baat projects 362-392 seats for the NDA. Meanwhile, the opposition INDIA bloc is expected to secure 141-161 seats. In states like Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh, the BJP is predicted to sweep all seats. Karnataka shows a strong NDA performance with 20-25 seats. Official results will be announced on June 4, confirming if the predictions hold true.

The INDIA bloc, including the Congress, announced participation in exit poll debates after a meeting at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's residence. This follows Congress's previous decision to abstain from such debates, citing a desire to avoid speculation before official results on June 4. Pawan Khera, Congress's media head, stated the bloc aims to expose the BJP's influence on exit polls. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP president J.P. Nadda criticized the initial boycott, suggesting it indicated Congress's electoral defeat. The exit poll results for the Lok Sabha elections will be aired on June 1.

The final phase of the Lok Sabha elections saw a 58.3% voter turnout till 5 pm across 57 seats. Voting occurred in nine West Bengal seats, marked by violence, including an incident in South 24 Parganas where an Electronic Voting Machine was thrown into a pond. All 13 seats in Punjab and key constituencies like Varanasi, represented by PM Narendra Modi, were also contested. Prominent candidates included BJP's Anurag Thakur and TMC's Abhishek Banerjee. The Congress reversed its exit poll boycott. Vote counting is scheduled for June 4, with results also expected for state polls in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a 45-hour meditation session at Kanniyakumari's Vivekananda Rock Memorial on Saturday, coinciding with the final phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024. Dismissing the event as mere "photo shoots," former Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav criticized Modi's spiritual activity. Modi's visit to Kanniyakumari, symbolizing national unity at India's southern tip, marks the end of his extensive election campaign, which included around 206 campaign events across 75 days. The elections, spanning seven phases, will conclude on June 4, with vote counting to follow.    

Delhi court has reserved its order on Arvind Kejriwal's bail plea in the Delhi liquor scam case until June 5. Kejriwal, currently on interim bail until June 1, filed for regular bail and a seven-day interim bail extension on medical grounds. The court highlighted that Supreme Court rules prohibit him from seeking an interim bail extension. The Enforcement Directorate argued against the interim bail, noting Kejriwal is not in custody. Kejriwal had earlier claimed significant weight loss and high ketone levels, requiring medical tests. He must surrender on Sunday if no extension is granted.

The seventh phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections saw a 40.09% voter turnout by 1 PM. Himachal Pradesh led with 48.63%, while Bihar lagged at 35.65%. Voting is happening in 57 constituencies across eight states and a Union Territory. Notable candidates include PM Narendra Modi in Varanasi and actress Kangana Ranaut in Mandi. Voting ends at 6 PM, marking the conclusion of this major electoral process. In West Bengal, BJP candidate Rekha Patra cast her vote, expressing confidence in her party's success despite alleged disruptions.