Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will return to Tihar jail today as his interim bail in a corruption case linked to the Delhi liquor policy ends. Granted bail by the Supreme Court to campaign for the Lok Sabha elections, Kejriwal must surrender a day after the final polling phase. His bail application will be heard by a Delhi court on June 5. The 55-year-old AAP leader announced he will leave his residence at 3 PM to surrender. Kejriwal's legal team is hopeful for a favorable outcome at the upcoming hearing, which could potentially see him released pending trial.

According to the News18 Mega Exit Poll, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised for a historic third term under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, projected to win between 305 and 315 Lok Sabha seats. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is expected to secure a robust 355 to 370 seats overall. Meanwhile, the Congress may clinch only 62-72 seats, with its INDIA bloc tallying 125-140. The poll predicts the BJP maintaining its stronghold in key states and an improved performance in the south and West Bengal, setting the stage for Modi 3.0.

The BJP-led NDA is predicted to win 68-71 of the 80 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh, according to News18's Mega Exit Poll. BJP alone is expected to secure 64-67 seats. The Congress-led INDIA alliance is projected to win 9-12 seats, with Congress itself potentially claiming 3-6. Uttar Pradesh, a significant political battleground, saw high-profile candidates like Narendra Modi (Varanasi) and Akhilesh Yadav (Kannauj). In 2019, the BJP won 64 seats, and this exit poll suggests a continued strong performance for the NDA in the state. Final results will be announced on June 4.

Exit polls predict the NDA will dominate Karnataka, winning the majority of its 28 Lok Sabha seats. India Today-Axis My India forecasts 23-25 seats for the NDA, with Congress securing 3-5. Other polls, including ABP News-C Voter and Republic TV-P MARQ, echo similar predictions, placing NDA seats between 19-25 and Congress seats between 4-8. These results indicate a significant lead for the BJP-led alliance in a Congress-ruled state. Despite varying numbers, all major polls show the NDA with a clear advantage. However, exit polls are not always accurate, and final results will be revealed on June 4.

The NDA, comprising BJP, Chandrababu Naidu's TDP, and Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena Party, is predicted to secure 21-23 out of 25 Lok Sabha seats in Andhra Pradesh, according to the India Today-Axis My India exit poll. The TDP is expected to win 13-15 seats, BJP 4-6, and Jana Sena Party 2 seats. Jagan Mohan Reddy's YSR Congress Party, contesting alone, may win only 2-4 seats. The election was held in a single phase on May 13, with results to be announced on June 4. The poll indicates a significant setback for the YSRCP.

The News18 Mega Exit Poll forecasts the BJP retaining 5-7 seats in Delhi's Lok Sabha elections. The Congress may secure 0-2 seats, while its INDIA bloc partner, AAP, might not win any. The voter turnout on May 25 was over 54%, with the highest in North East Delhi (58.30%) and the lowest in New Delhi (51.54%). This election marks the first alliance between AAP and Congress in Delhi, contesting under a four-three seat-share formula. Despite the alliance, the AAP's claim of sweeping all seven seats seems unlikely according to the exit poll predictions.

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.