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.

Amid the seventh phase of Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal, Sandeshkhali and Bhangar witnessed outbreaks of violence and tension. Allegations surfaced of voter intimidation by the Trinamool Congress (TMC), with the BJP accusing the state police of running a 'midnight operation' under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's directive to intimidate voters. Reports indicate clashes started Friday night, with women protesting against alleged threats by local TMC activists. BJP leaders Suvendu Adhikari and Amit Malviya shared videos and claims of police intimidation. The incidents highlight escalating tensions in the state's electoral landscape.

Prem Lal, one of 29 booth-level officers in Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul-Spiti district, arrives early Thursday morning in icy conditions. Assigned to Tashigang, a village at 15,256 feet, Lal and his team are set to manage the world’s highest polling station. Tashigang, near the India-China Line of Actual Control, falls under the Mandi Lok Sabha seat. This election sees Bollywood star Kangana Ranaut (BJP) against Vikramaditya Singh (Congress). The Tashigang polling station, serving 62 voters from Tashigang and Gete, is designated as a model booth. Lal joins his colleagues, prepared for the demanding days ahead.

Political strategist Prashant Kishor reiterated his prediction of the BJP winning 303 seats or slightly more in the Lok Sabha elections 2024. Hours before the release of exit poll results, Kishor emphasized the BJP's stronghold in western and northern India, foreseeing gains in eastern and southern states. He cited the lack of significant dissatisfaction with the incumbent government and predicted another victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Voting in the final phase concluded on June 1, with counting scheduled for June 4. Television channels and news outlets will disclose exit poll data after 6:30 pm as per Election Commission guidelines.

During the final phase of Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal, a mob at booths 40 and 41 in Kultali, South 24 Parganas, allegedly threw EVM and VVPAT machines into a nearby pond. The mob's actions were reportedly prompted by threats from Trinamool Congress (TMC) supporters. The West Bengal Election Commission swiftly responded, lodging an FIR and initiating necessary actions. Although reserve EVMs and papers were looted, the commission ensured that the voting process in all six affected booths continued without interruption by providing fresh EVMs and papers. This incident highlights the tense atmosphere surrounding the elections in the state.