Lok Sabha Election Results: In the aftermath of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, which denied the BJP a two-thirds majority, both the NDA and INDIA coalitions are set to hold crucial meetings today to strategise their next moves. The BJP-led NDA secured 294 seats in the 543-member Parliament, just 22 seats above the majority threshold of 272. Meanwhile, the INDIA Opposition bloc finished with 234 seats, 38 short of the majority mark. Key NDA allies, TDPs Chandrababu Naidu and JDUs Nitish Kumar, could play a decisive role in the formation of the new government.Sanjay Rauts Scathing CritiqueFollowing the election results, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut made a striking statement: The BJP has not won a majority they have secured somewhere around 235-240 seats. They talked about bringing in Modis government. Where is Modis government now If the NDA government is formed with the support of Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar, it can fall anytime. The BJP has lost its respect. We do not want a Prime Minister who has lost his respect. The Modi brand is finished. The seats the BJP has won are due to the influence of the ED, CBI, and IT. If they form the government, let them. Its a democracy. They have the right to form the government. But we also have the numbers. People have given us 250 seats, and we have a mandate to form the government. If Naidu and Kumar decide to support democracy over dictatorship, what will happen#WATCH | Mumbai: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut says, ... BJP has not won a majority... They have received somewhere around 235-240 seats... They were talking about bringing Modi ki Sarkar. Where is Modi Sarkar If the NDA government is formed with the support of these two… pic.twitter.com/8HfbsnuEhu— ANI (@ANI) June 5, 2024The Role of Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu NaiduIt is essential to note that both Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu have previously been vocal critics of Prime Minister Modi and the BJP. Nitish Kumar, in particular, had been a key advocate for an Opposition alliance against the BJP before his unexpected realignment with the NDA. Their decisions in the coming days will significantly impact the political landscape.Key Leaders Converge in DelhiLeaders from both alliances are heading to Delhi for crucial discussions. Among the INDIA bloc attendees are Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, RJDs Tejashwi Yadav, Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar, and DMK president MK Stalin, along with prominent Left leaders.For the NDA, Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu will be joined by Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde, Hindustani Awam Morcha chief Jitan Ram Manjhi, Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan, LJP leader Chirag Paswan, and JDSs HD Kumaraswamy.Navigating Political Alliances: The Road AheadAs both coalitions deliberate their next moves, the political scenario remains fluid. The BJP, despite achieving a majority, faces the challenge of maintaining its alliances to ensure stable governance. The INDIA bloc, although trailing in seats, seeks to strengthen its position by attracting influential political figures. The outcomes of these strategic meetings will be crucial in shaping Indias political future and stability.
