BJP Falls Short of Majority in Lok Sabha Elections, NDA Set to Form Government with 290 Seats

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:20am on 04 Jun 2024,Tuesday Politics

The BJP-led NDA is set to form the government with about 290 seats, despite the BJP falling short of the majority mark with 236 seats. Significant gains in Odisha (17 seats), Telangana (8 seats), and Kerala (2 seats) provided some solace amid unexpected losses in Uttar Pradesh (35 seats), Haryana (4 seats), and Rajasthan (13 seats). The I.N.D.I.A. bloc led in 230 seats, with notable performances by the Congress (99 seats) and Samajwadi Party (34 seats). BJP allies like TDP (16 seats) and JD(U) (14 seats) will play a crucial role in maintaining the majority. The election reflected a return to regular politics, focusing on issues like unemployment and price rise.

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