Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: What's cooking? Nitish Kumar likely to arrive in Delhi today

Modi finishes of his adress to nation

PM Modi took to the stand and conveyed his heartfelt thanks to the people of the nation for voting NDA to power in this election in 2024. Modi added to his gratitude for the third term as the BJP returns to power. 

PM Modi on returning for a third run at the chair

PM Modi says, "There are many aspects of this mandate. After 1962, it is the first time that a government has returned to power for the third consecutive time after completing its two tenures..."

#WATCH | PM Modi says, "There are many aspects of this mandate. After 1962, it is the first time that a government has returned to power for the third consecutive time after completing its two tenures..." pic.twitter.com/pg0HfruCBR

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

PM Modi thanked ECI

PM Modi says, "I also thank the Election Commission of India for conducting such a large-scale election exercise. Every Indian is proud of the credibility of India's election process and system."

#WATCH | PM Modi says, "I also thank the Election Commission of India for conducting such a large-scale election exercise. Every Indian is proud of the credibility of India's election process and system." pic.twitter.com/cdCEnkIV9T

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

PM Modi comments on NDA making govt for the 3rd time

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, " ...On this sacred day, it is confirmed that NDA is making govt for the 3rd time. We are grateful to the people..."

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, " ...On this sacred day, it is confirmed that NDA is making govt for the 3rd time. We are grateful to the people..." pic.twitter.com/VCeSS9qdM9

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

PM Modi starts to address crowds with chants

PM Modi begins his address to BJP workers with chants of "Jai Jagannath" BJP has swept Odisha Assembly elections.

#WATCH | PM Modi begins his address to BJP workers with chants of "Jai Jagannath"

BJP has swept Odisha Assembly elections. pic.twitter.com/sST73dV5JK

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

Vindod Tawade on crossing majority mark

Delhi | "NDA is leading in 292 seats. The majority mark is 272. BJP forming the government for the third time is certain," says BJP General Secretary Vinod Tawade.

#WATCH | Delhi | "NDA is leading in 292 seats. The majority mark is 272. BJP forming the government for the third time is certain," says BJP General Secretary Vinod Tawade. pic.twitter.com/uJy7uadZ5Q

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

What's cooking? Nitish Kumar is coming to Delhi tomorrow

Nitish Kumar to leave for Delhi, media outlets are reporting. In a further development to the results of Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Nitish Kumar, whose party Janata Dal (United) is curently leading on 15 seats in the constiuencies of Bihar.

Mamata Banerjee speaks on shattering BJP's faith

On Lok Sabha election results, TMC chairperson Mamata Banerjee says, "...Even after causing so many atrocities, spending so much money, this arrogance of Modi ji and Amit Shah, INDIA has won and Modi has lost. They have even lost in Ayodhya..."

#WATCH | On Lok Sabha election results, TMC chairperson Mamata Banerjee says, "...Even after causing so many atrocities, spending so much money, this arrogance of Modi ji and Amit Shah, INDIA has won and Modi has lost. They have even lost in Ayodhya..." pic.twitter.com/mjNkYDLYH5

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

Rahul Gandhi thanks UP voters

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi says, "UP ki janta ne kamaal karke dikha diya...The people of UP understood the politics of the country and the danger to the Constitution, and they safeguarded the Constitution. I thank them for supporting Congress party and INDIA alliance..."

#WATCH | Congress leader Rahul Gandhi says, "UP ki janta ne kamaal karke dikha diya...The people of UP understood the politics of the country and the danger to the Constitution, and they safeguarded the Constitution. I thank them for supporting Congress party and INDIA… pic.twitter.com/hNxvqRNjp2

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

Smriti Irani speeks after loosing Amethi

Union Minister and BJP's candidate from Uttar Pradesh's Amethi Lok Sabha seat, Smriti Irani says, "...I express my gratitude to all the BJP party workers and supporters, those who have worked in the service of the constituency and the party with utmost dedication and fidelity...Today, I am grateful to PM Narendra Modi and CM Yogi Adityanath that their governments have completed the pending works of 30 years in just 5 years. I congratulate those who win. I will continue to be in the service of the people of Amethi..."

#WATCH | Union Minister and BJP's candidate from Uttar Pradesh's Amethi Lok Sabha seat, Smriti Irani says, "...I express my gratitude to all the BJP party workers and supporters, those who have worked in the service of the constituency and the party with utmost dedication and… pic.twitter.com/0ypSBBzAh4

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

Ragul thanks Rae Bareli and Wayanad voters

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi says, "I have won from Rae Bareli and Wayanad and I thank the voters. I need to decide which seat I will retain. I haven't decided yet."

#WATCH | Congress leader Rahul Gandhi says, "I have won from Rae Bareli and Wayanad and I thank the voters. I need to decide which seat I will retain. I haven't decided yet." pic.twitter.com/ZEMveYlxVZ

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

"We are going to have a meeting with our INDIA alliance partners..." : Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi says, " We are going to have a meeting with our INDIA alliance partners tomorrow...we respect our alliance partners and we won't make statements to press without asking them" 

#WATCH | Congress leader Rahul Gandhi says, " We are going to have a meeting with our INDIA alliance partners tomorrow...we respect our alliance partners and we won't make statements to press without asking them" pic.twitter.com/9y1lQVRGSz

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

Rahul breaks silence on INDIA alliance's wins

On the question of chances of govt formation by INDIA alliance, Rahul Gandhi says, "We will hold a meeting with our alliance partners tomorrow. These questions will be raised and answered there. We won't make any statements without asking our alliance partners."

#WATCH | On the question of chances of govt formation by INDIA alliance, Rahul Gandhi says, "We will hold a meeting with our alliance partners tomorrow. These questions will be raised and answered there. We won't make any statements without asking our alliance partners." pic.twitter.com/8NuhO2YwsE

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

RaGa adress the public

Addressing a press conference, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi says, "We fought this election not just against BJP but also the institutions, the governance structure of the country, the intelligence agencies CBI &EDI, judiciary because all these institutions were captured by Amit Shah & Narendra Modi ji..."

#WATCH | Delhi | Addressing a press conference, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi says, "We fought this election not just against BJP but also the institutions, the governance structure of the country, the intelligence agencies CBI &EDI, judiciary because all these institutions were… pic.twitter.com/VbhckSJEvW

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

Rahul Gandi Speaks on Elections 2024

Addressing a press conference, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi says, "We fought this election not just against BJP but also the institutions, the governance structure of the country, the intelligence agencies CBI &EDI, judiciary because all these institutions were captured by Amit Shah & Narendra Modi ji..."

#WATCH | Delhi | Addressing a press conference, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi says, "We fought this election not just against BJP but also the institutions, the governance structure of the country, the intelligence agencies CBI &EDI, judiciary because all these institutions were… pic.twitter.com/VbhckSJEvW

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

Kangana Ranaut thanks voters on winning Mandi

Kangana Ranaut, said, that she is feeling quite emotional. She later appreciated the people of Mandi, who chose the BJP and PM Modi's leadership.

#WATCH | BJP leader Kangana Ranaut says, "I am emotional at the moment. I am grateful that the people of Mandi elected the BJP and good governance of PM Modi..." https://t.co/aXXZHfWEez pic.twitter.com/apGyFIgq4I

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

Cong president Rajesh Thakur wins in Jharkhand

Jharkhand Congress President Rajesh Thakur says, "We have been able to gather the agitation of the people. Rahul Gandhi did Bharat Jodo Yatra and Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra, listened to the problems of the people, and created a manifesto based on that. The people have shown faith in it..."

#WATCH | Ranchi: Jharkhand Congress President Rajesh Thakur says, "We have been able to gather the agitation of the people. Rahul Gandhi did Bharat Jodo Yatra and Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra, listened to the problems of the people, and created a manifesto based on that. The people… pic.twitter.com/jkIH6AId3M

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

Kiren Rijiju wins from Arunachal West

Bharatiya Janata Party's minister Kiren Rijiju has won from Arunchal West with a margin of over 1 lakh votes.

Union Minister and BJP candidate Kiren Rijiju wins from Arunachal West Lok Sabha constituency pic.twitter.com/quc0BAY3q8

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

KC Venugopal win with margin of over 60,000 votes

Congress General Secretary KC Vnugopal wins with a margin of 63,513 votes from Kerala's Alappuzha Lok Sabha seat. 

Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal wins from Kerala's Alappuzha Lok Sabha seat. pic.twitter.com/AjT7fmFWLy

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

Kangana Ranaut wins from Mandi

BJP's candidate from Mandi of Himachal Pradesh Kangana Ranaut.

BJP candidate Kangana Ranaut wins from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi Lok Sabha seat.

(file pic)#LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/hbwCofWW1M

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang says SKM fully supports NDA

Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang says that the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) Party fully supports the NDA.

Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang congratulates PM Modi and NDA on their performance in the Lok Sabha elections and says that the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) Party fully supports the NDA pic.twitter.com/TrHCxlZ4WK

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

PM Narendra Modi wins in Varanasi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wins from Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi Lok Sabha seat defeating Ajay Rai of Congress with a margin of over 1.5 lac votes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wins from Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi Lok Sabha seat.#LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/ApU0hU0obQ

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar trails, hails Thrissur candidate | Video

Union Minister and BJP's trailing candidate from Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha constituency Rajeev Chandrasekhar says, "...It is too early to analyse that...we campaigned extremely positively. There were dynamics of certain minority communities and certain narratives that were put out there by parties...maybe we were not able to break through or express...we are very happy and excited (Suresh Gopi leading from Thrissur)...it marks a very important milestone in the growth and expansion of BJP in Kerala and South India..."

#WATCH | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala: Union Minister and BJP's trailing candidate from Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha constituency Rajeev Chandrasekhar says, "...It is too early to analyse that...we campaigned extremely positively. There were dynamics of certain minority communities… pic.twitter.com/lrPNVnYjvK

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

LJP chief Chirag Paswan set to win from Hajipur, celebrates

LJP (Ram Vilas) chief and leading candidate from Hajipur, Chirag Paswan shows victory sign and celebrates with his supporters, at his residence as he almost.

#WATCH | Patna, Bihar: LJP (Ram Vilas) chief and leading candidate from Hajipur, Chirag Paswan shows victory sign and celebrates with his supporters, at his residence pic.twitter.com/l3SShV2T5d

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

Why is counting slowing down in UP and Bihar?

Why is there such a delay in counting on so many seats in UP and Bihar? It is completely abnormal asks Congress leader Jairam Ramesh.

यूपी और बिहार की कई सीटों पर काउंटिंग में इतनी देरी क्यों हो रही है @ECISVEEP? यह पूरी तरह से असामान्य है।

— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) June 4, 2024

Why are these election results pending? What is going on? asks Congress leader Pawan Khera. 

ये चुनाव के नतीज़े क्यों रुके हुए हैं ? क्या चल रहा है? @ECISVEEP

— Pawan Khera 🇮🇳 (@Pawankhera) June 4, 2024

Exit Poll agencies should apologise: Sanjay Singh on share market dip

AAP MP Sanjay Singh says "The survey agencies that conducted the exit poll should apologise to the people of the country...Their exit poll made a huge change in the share market...The exit poll also deceived the administration, public and ECI. I have been saying for the last 3 days the exit polls are far away from reality... The numbers will be in favour of the INDIA alliance by the end of the results. According to my information, the INDIA alliance is close to 255 seats but by the end of the counting, results will be in favour of the INDIA alliance..."

#WATCH | AAP MP Sanjay Singh says "The survey agencies that conducted the exit poll should apologise to the people of the country...Their exit poll made a huge change in the share market...The exit poll also deceived the administration, public and ECI. I have been saying for the… pic.twitter.com/2rX4rBZdu7

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

INDIA will definitely reach 295: Cong leader Pawan Khera

On being asked if they are in touch with NDA allies, Congress leader Pawan Khera says, "Not every such thing is made public which is happening behind the scenes." He says, "...We are keeping the same target (of 295 seats), if everything goes well then we will definitely reach 295...Why are the results not being uploaded on time on the Election Commission website?... We are confident that we will be in a position to form the government."

#WATCH | On being asked if they are in touch with NDA allies, Congress leader Pawan Khera says, "Not every such thing is made public which is happening behind the scenes."

He says, "...We are keeping the same target (of 295 seats), if everything goes well then we will definitely… pic.twitter.com/Xi2vb6Se9f

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

Anurag Thakur leads with comfortable margin in Hamirpur

Union Minister and BJP candidate from Hamirpur Lok Sabha seat Anurag Thakur says "The people of Hamirpur have shown trust in me. I am thankful to the people of Himachal Pradesh and Hamirpur for blessing me for the fifth time. I will be working for the next 5 years for the people of Hamirpur...NDA will cross 300 seats and form the Govt once again..."

#WATCH | Union Minister and BJP candidate from Hamirpur Lok Sabha seat Anurag Thakur says "The people of Hamirpur have shown trust in me. I am thankful to the people of Himachal Pradesh and Hamirpur for blessing me for the fifth time. I will be working for the next 5 years for… pic.twitter.com/jKncIxC4Zu

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

JDU once again expresses its support to NDA: KC Tyagi

JD(U) spokesperson KC Tyagi says, "...We continue with our previous stand. Under the leadership of Nitish Kumar, JD(U) once again expresses its support in NDA...We are with the NDA, we will continue to be with the NDA..." As per official ECI trends, JD(U) is leading on 15 seats. Counting is still underway.

#WATCH | JD(U) spokesperson KC Tyagi says, "...We continue with our previous stand. Under the leadership of Nitish Kumar, JD(U) once again expresses its support in NDA...We are with the NDA, we will continue to be with the NDA..."

As per official ECI trends, JD(U) is leading on… pic.twitter.com/fPMq8x2q3U

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

PM Modi, Amit Shah rings Chandrababu Naidu as TDP leads

As per TDP sources quited by ANI, it is being said that both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah called TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu. As per official ECI trends, TDP is leading on 16 Lok Sabha seats and is leading on 131 Assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh. Counting for both elections is underway.

RJD MP Manoj Jha saus Nitish is like Tejashvi Yadav's guardian.

Nitish is Tejashvi Yadav's guardian angel. Nitish was one of the INDIA bloc's original members. Nitish does not possess the chance. He will not ever hang out with "fascists." said, Manoj Jha, the RJD MP

Manju Sharma wins Rajasthan by a margin of 3,31,767 votes

Manju Sharma, the BJP candidate, defeated Congressman Pratap Singh Khachariyawas by a margin of 3,31,767 votes to win the Jaipur Lok Sabha seat.

Rajasthan: BJP candidate Manju Sharma wins from Jaipur Lok Sabha seat; defeats Congress candidate Pratap Singh Khachariyawas by a margin of 3,31,767 votes. pic.twitter.com/TehpfL7ajb

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

MPCM Dr Mohan Yadav thanks voters on leading in seat & BJP majority

Mohan Yadav, expressed that, he is glad that the BJP is forming a government with a majority once more, led by the Prime Minister Modi. Furthermore, He said, its quite satisfying that the Bharatiya Janata Party is winning each of Madhya Pradesh's 29 seats, in line with current patterns. 

मुझे इस बात की प्रसन्नता है कि पुनः एक बार पूर्ण बहुमत के साथ आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी के नेतृत्व में भाजपा की सरकार बन रही है...

साथ ही यह भी बड़े संतोष का विषय है कि अभी जो रूझान आये हैं, मध्यप्रदेश की सभी 29 सीटों पर भारतीय जनता पार्टी जीत रही है। मैं… pic.twitter.com/crszdeJSz3

— Dr Mohan Yadav (Modi Ka Parivar) (@DrMohanYadav51) June 4, 2024

Union Minister, BJP candidate from Mumbai North, Piyush Goyal thanks voters

Piyush Goyal, the union minister and BJP candidate from Mumbai North, said, that he is grateful for the support of the people of North Mumbai. According to the trends, the BJP is ahead by about 1.25 lakh votes. If this trend keeps up, Goyal will undoubtedly win the seat in North Mumbai, and the BJP-led NDA will form the government in India.

#WATCH | Delhi: Union Minister and BJP candidate from Mumbai North, Piyush Goyal says, "I want to thank the voters of North Mumbai for blessing us. As per the trends, BJP is leading by around 1.25 lakh votes and if this continues, we will surely win the North Mumbai seat and in… pic.twitter.com/QCmX12I57l

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

INDIA bloc has crossed 200; Take a look at celebrations in Delhi

Party headquarters in Delhi are surrounded by celebrations as the Congress leads on 95 seats and the India bloc crosses 200. 

#WATCH | Celebrations outside Congress headquarters in Delhi.

As per official ECI trends, Congress is leading on 95 seats and INDIA bloc has crossed 200. #LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/G59p5IbdX2

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

BJP ahead by 241 seats leads to celebrations in Delhi

festivities outside of JP Nadda, the national president of the BJP. Official ECI trends show that the BJP is leading in 241 seats. We are in the process of counting.

#WATCH | Delhi: Celebrations outside the residence of BJP national president JP Nadda.

As per official ECI trends, BJP is leading on 241 seats. Counting is underway.#LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/peQz1tUA19

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

Akhilesh Yadav leads in Kannauj with heavy margin

Workers of the Samajwadi Party (SP) in Kannauj rejoice as the party leads in 36 seats, according to official ECI trends. Party leader Akhilesh Yadav eading in Kannauj by a margin of 78,627 votes.

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Samajwadi Party (SP) workers celebrate in Kannauj, as the party shows a lead on 36 seats as per official ECI trends. Poster depicting party chief Akhilesh Yadav as the 'PM to be' seen during the celebrations.

As per official ECI trends, Akhilesh Yadav is… pic.twitter.com/qfTVfWvhEy

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

Amit Shah races ahead in Gandhinagar

Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister and the BJP's nominee for the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency in Gujarat, is leading by a margin of 4,88,250 votes.

BJP leads ahead of INDIA Bloc

With 241 seats, the BJP leads, the Congress has 95 seats, and the Samajwadi Party has 36 seats.

As per ECI trends, the BJP is leading on 241 seats, Congress leading on 95 seats, Samajwadi Party leading on 36 seats

#LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/eyJnyPuG01

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

PM Modi is leading by 86,777 vote margin in Varanasi

PM Narendra Modi is leading in the Varanasi seat, ahead of Congress candidate Ajay Rai by 86,777 vote margin. Over 4,400 votes have turned out to be NOTA in Varanasi.

Arun Govil reacts on traling behind INDIA Bloc in Meerut

Arun Govil reacts on trailing behind Meerut in Lok Sabha seat with 3232 votes. The Ramayan star took to the streets this year with BJP's flag in hand. "Sab achha hai bhaiya, sthiti bahut achhi hai," said the BJP candidate from Meerut Lok Sabha seat. 

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: "Sab achha hai bhaiya, sthiti bahut achhi hai," says BJP candidate from Meerut Lok Sabha seat, Arun Govil.

As per official ECI trends, he is trailing by a margin of 3232 votes here. Counting of votes is underway.#LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/SYZf8xfKmq

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

RaGa was right, these are Modi Polls: Gaurav Gogoi

Congress MP from Assam's Jorhat seat, Gaurav Gogoi says,"In the beginning, all I would like to say is that Rahul Gandhi had said that the Exit Polls declared a few days back are Modi polls - this has turned out to be true."

#WATCH | Assam: Congress MP and candidate from Jorhat Lok Sabha seat, Gaurav Gogoi says, "In the beginning, all I would like to say is that Rahul Gandhi had said that the Exit Polls declared a few days back are Modi polls - this has turned out to be true. The ground reality is… pic.twitter.com/jBvYT9ucsu

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

Digvijay Singh raises questions on couple of EVMs

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh says that seal of EVMs were not matching at two polling stations.

#WATCH | Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh: On EVM, Congress leader and candidate from Rajgarh Lok Sabha seat, Digvijaya Singh says, "The seal of EVM was not matching at two polling stations..." pic.twitter.com/o6tLZyq05E

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

Amritpal leading from Khadoor Sahib with over 68,000 votes

Jailed pro-Khalistani separatist Amritpal Singh leads from Punjab's Khadoor Sahib seat with over 68,000 votes. Read full story.

Rahul Gandhi reaches Priyanka's home

As the counting of votes continue across the nation, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi reaches Priyanka Gandhi's home to further observe the result day.

#WATCH | Delhi: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi reaches the residence of party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, in Khan Market. pic.twitter.com/SxJ8fF9Qow

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

Watch: BJP candidate from Mandi and actor Kangana Ranaut offers prayers at her residence

As per the latest ECI trends, she is leading from the seat by a margin of 30,254 votes. Counting is underway.

#WATCH | Himachal Pradesh: BJP candidate from Mandi and actor Kangana Ranaut offers prayers at her residence.

As per the latest ECI trends, she is leading from the seat by a margin of 30,254 votes. Counting is underway.#LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/Bs9BTAK765

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

NDA leads on 303 seats

The result trends in postal ballot counting shows NDA crossing the majority mark of 303 Lok Sabha seats. 

JD(S) candidate from Karnataka's Hassan Prajwal Revanna leading from the seat with a margin of 1446 votes.

JD(S) candidate is leading with a margin of over 1446 votes in the Hassan Lok Sabha constituency in southern Karnataka after trailing for a while. 

'Present (PM) is going to become former': Jairam Ramesh

Delhi: Congress General Secretary in-charge Communications, Jairam Ramesh says, "These trends show that the present (PM) is going to become former. This is his moral and political defeat...It has never happened before that the Prime Minister trails from his own constituency. The trends in Varanasi are just the trailer..."

#WATCH | Delhi: Congress General Secretary in-charge Communications, Jairam Ramesh says, "These trends show that the present (PM) is going to become former. This is his moral and political defeat...It has never happened before that the Prime Minister trails from his own… pic.twitter.com/LPxTE6SbtW

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

INDIA bloc fights back with lead on 222 seats in early trends

Early trends show PM Modi trail in Varanasi

Congress candidate Ajay Rai leads in Varanasi if early trends are to be believed. PM Modi trailing sends share market to crash.

Trends show a fight back with lead on 202 seats

Postal Ballot counting trends show NDA comfortably crossing 300 mark

With a claim of 'Ab ki baar, 400 paar,' the NDA seems to be comfortably reaching the magical mark as the early trends of postal ballot counting shows 300+ Lok Sabha seats for the BJP-led alliance, On the othe hand, INDIA bloc seems to be leading on around 150 seats.

'Opposition have no policy and agenda, public has rejected them': UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak

Lucknow, UP: Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak says, "Counting has begun, all polling agents have reached the counting centres...NDA alliance will win all 80 seats (of Uttar Pradesh)...Opposition is derailed and baseless. They speak irrelevant things. They have no policy and agenda, public has rejected them."

#WATCH | Lucknow, UP: Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak says, "Counting has begun, all polling agents have reached the counting centres...NDA alliance will win all 80 seats (of Uttar Pradesh)...Opposition is derailed and baseless. They speak irrelevant things. They have no policy and… pic.twitter.com/xmHkLRPryd

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

NDA leads on 272 seats

The early result trends in postal ballot counting shows NDA crossing the majority mark of 272 Lok Sabha seats.

'We will win on our merit': Congress MP & candidate from Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor

#WATCH | On exit polls, Congress MP & candidate from Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor says, "...Expectations were set on 26th April because once people have cast their votes and the boxes are sealed in the strong room then there is no further room for any argument or debate...There was no cross-voting in the previous elections. We have neither benefitted from cross-voting in the past nor do we expect to see any cross-voting this time...We will win on our merit or we will fail but my view is that we are winning..."

#WATCH | On exit polls, Congress MP & candidate from Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor says, "...Expectations were set on 26th April because once people have cast their votes and the boxes are sealed in the strong room then there is no further room for any argument or… pic.twitter.com/12jFp6Yiwm

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

NDA leads on 130 seats, INDIA on 70 in postal ballots counting

Early trends of postal ballots counting shows NDA lead on 130 seats while INDIA on 70.

NDA leads on 86 seats, INDIA on 39

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Counting of postal ballots underway

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Counting of postal ballots underway at a counting centre in Raebareli Parliamentary constituency. #LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/Gm9abdEyzd

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

NDA leads result trends

Initial result trends show NDA leading on 48 seats while INDIA on 21

Counting of votes begins...

Counting of votes for the #LokSabhaElections2024 begins. The fate of candidates on 542 of the 543 Parliamentary seats is being decided today. Postal ballot counting to begin first.

Counting is also being done for Andhra Pradesh and Odisha Assembly elections as well as… pic.twitter.com/3tu7Opjasf

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

Lotus will bloom on all 7 seats in Delhi: BJP candidate from East Delhi Lok Sabha seat, Harsh Malhotra

Harsh Malhotra says, "I gave great hopes...I believe that Lotus will bloom on all 7 seats in Delhi, PM Modi will become for the third time and NDA will cross 400." On Opposition's attack on counting process, "How did they think of this all of a sudden?..This is all after thought, they have realised that they are nowhere in these elections. That is why they have started questioning bureaucrats after the EVM issue became old. Where were they when the election process started 3 months back?..."

#WATCH | Harsh Malhotra says, "I gave great hopes...I believe that Lotus will bloom on all 7 seats in Delhi, PM Modi will become for the third time and NDA will cross 400."

On Opposition's attack on counting process, "How did they think of this all of a sudden?..This is all… https://t.co/d1nCpnfAIF pic.twitter.com/sgIYHXgF1G

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

#WATCH | Punjab: Visuals from a counting centre in Amritsar

#WATCH | Punjab: Visuals from a counting centre in Amritsar

The counting of votes for the #LokSabhaElections2024 will begin at 8 am. pic.twitter.com/LV35Uf4XmA

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

Karti Chidambaram offers prayer at the Kali Amman Temple in Karaikudi

Tamil Nadu: Congress candidate from Sivaganga Lok Sabha seat Karti Chidambaram offers prayer at the Kali Amman Temple in Karaikudi, Sivaganga district

#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Congress candidate from Sivaganga Lok Sabha seat Karti Chidambaram offers prayer at the Kali Amman Temple in Karaikudi, Sivaganga district pic.twitter.com/6fAwYnOsox

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

Ahead of couting of votes, 5 injured in bomb blast in West Bengal

#BreakingNews‌: काउंटिंग से पहले बंगाल में बम धमाका#loksabaelctions2024 #BengalNews #Bombblast #latestupdates #IndiaDailyLive pic.twitter.com/Lmf5pIDSdy

— India Daily Live (@IndiaDLive) June 4, 2024

Bihar: BJP workers perform hawan and pooja in Patna ahead of the Lok Sabha Election results

#WATCH | Bihar: BJP workers perform hawan and pooja in Patna ahead of the Lok Sabha Election results.

Vote counting for #LokSabhaElections2024 to begin at 8 am. pic.twitter.com/lMqhtaNELh

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

Bansuri Swaraj says, 'I know Teesri Baar Phir Modi Sarkar'

BJP candidate from New Delhi Lok Sabha seat, Bansuri Swaraj says, "...I am completely confident that today the people of India will choose the public welfare policies of BJP, will choose the development policies of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi...I know Teesri Baar Phir Modi Sarkar."

#WATCH | BJP candidate from New Delhi Lok Sabha seat, Bansuri Swaraj says, "...I am completely confident that today the people of India will choose the public welfare policies of BJP, will choose the development policies of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi...I know Teesri Baar… pic.twitter.com/8VgHIrxDXj

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

AAP destroyed Delhi in 10 years: BJP's North West Delhi candidate Yogendra Chandolia

"Atishi says something, (Arvind) Kejriwal says something and Swati Maliwal says something - they should discuss among themselves that what is to be done. They destroyed Delhi in 10 years. This is nothing but false allegations. This is just a trailer, Atishi will go to jail, Raghav Chadha will go to jail too; even Saurabh Bharadwaj in Jal Board Scam - all of them will go to jail...," BJP's North West Delhi candidate Yogendra Chandolia.

Amit Shah is going to win: Sanand MLA Kanu Patel

Sanand MLA Kanu Patel said, "Union Home Minister Amit Shah is going to win from here with a huge margin. We have set a very big target from Gandhinagar Lok Sabha and we are thinking of a lead of more than 10 lakhs...."

#WATCH | Gandhinagar, Gujarat: Sanand MLA Kanu Patel says, "Union Home Minister Amit Shah is going to win from here with a huge margin. We have set a very big target from Gandhinagar Lok Sabha and we are thinking of a lead of more than 10 lakhs...." pic.twitter.com/MRPgRkh3pz

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

Strong room being opened in Madhya Pradesh's Indore, Visuals surface

The mammoth exercise to count votes polled for the Lok Sabha seats in the 2024 elections will begin at 8 am on Tuesday. Trends and results will begin from 8 am today.

#WATCH | Madhya Pradesh: Strong room being opened in Indore district ahead of the counting of votes for the #loksabhaelections2024phase5

Vote counting for #LokSabhaElections2024 to begin at 8 am.

(Source: Madya Pradesh I&PR) pic.twitter.com/ntfmwhTEPC

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

Strong room opened in Gujarat's Anand

Officials open the strong room in Anand district of Gujarat ahead of the counting of votes for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. The counting will begin at 8 am.

#WATCH | Gujarat: Strong room being opened in Anand district ahead of the counting of votes for the #LokSabhaElections2024

Vote counting for #LokSabhaElections2024 to begin at 8 am.

(Source: Information Department) pic.twitter.com/5yyOX7ag7a

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

Bansuri Swaraj offers prayer at Birla Mandir, Delhi

BJP candidate from New Delhi Lok Sabha seat, Bansuri Swaraj offers prayers at Shri Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir) in Delhi ahead of counting of Lok Sabha results.

#WATCH | BJP candidate from New Delhi Lok Sabha seat, Bansuri Swaraj offers prayers at Shri Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir) in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/VBosg3YM8R

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

It will be '400 paar': BJP's North West Delhi candidate Yogendra Chandolia

BJP's North West Delhi candidate Yogendra Chandolia said, "...Exit Polls is saying just one thing '400 paar'...It is the bad habit of the Opposition. They must accept the mandate. Whatever Narendra Modi did for the country in 10 years - public was waiting for the day of voting. Today, counting is being done across the country. It will begin at 8 am and I am confident that with the trends that come in by 12 noon, PM Modi will become the PM for the third time and by 4 pm, it will be '400 paar'..."

#WATCH | BJP's North West Delhi candidate Yogendra Chandolia says, "...Exit Polls is saying just one thing '400 paar'...It is the bad habit of the Opposition. They must accept the mandate. Whatever Narendra Modi did for the country in 10 years - public was waiting for the day of… pic.twitter.com/jyPLOQEj4L

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

Akhilesh Yadav urges ECI to maintain 'credibility'

Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav took to X to write: "Together we need to find the truth
A freedom we all deserve"

"Be alert, vigilant, cautious and cautious while monitoring the vote counting and remain fully alert. The public has as much right to protect their vote as they have to cast their vote.

It is hoped that the Election Commission will carry forward its glorious tradition of impartiality and will continue to maintain its respect in the minds of the people by eliminating any suspicion of rigging. He is the 'Panch Parmeshwar' of today.

Long live democracy!"

हमको मिलकर लानी है सच की
एक आज़ादी हम सबके हक़ की

सजग, सतर्क, सचेत, सावधान रहते हुए मतगणना पर निगरानी रखें और पूरी तरह चौकन्ने रहें। जनता को जितना वोट देने का अधिकार है, उतना ही अपने वोट की रक्षा का भी।

आशा है चुनाव आयोग निष्पक्षता की अपनी गौरवशाली परंपरा को आगे बढ़ायेगा और…

— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) June 4, 2024

BJP will definitely be victorious: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

Union Minister and BJP candidate from Rajasthan's Jodhpur, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said, "...Continuing the series from 2023 Vidhan Sabha elections, of making the BJP win, all workers are going ahead to make all the hard work fruitful on this last day...The workers have departed from here after they were all given 'saafa' and 'shagun'. We will definitely be victorious...BJP will form the government with a thumping majority..."

#WATCH | Jodhpur, Rajasthan: Union Minister and BJP candidate from Rajasthan's Jodhpur, Gajendra Singh Shekhawatsays, "...Continuing the series from 2023 Vidhan Sabha elections, of making the BJP win, all workers are going ahead to make all the hard work fruitful on this last… pic.twitter.com/XjpblZGHAb

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

Tejashwi Yadav rubbishes Exit polls

We believe in Exit poll not Exact Poll. The polls of Godi media, despite being conservative, are showing 14-15% in our favour and Positive Swing % in NDA while 6-7% in our favour and Negative swing. This negative swing is more than this. 48.2 even in 60 degree temperature, thousands of people came to the block level to listen to our positive views on the issues. INDIA coalition government is going to be formed. The public 2020 will not tolerate rigging like the Bihar assembly elections.

हम 𝐄𝐱𝐢𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐥 में नहीं 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐥 में यकीन रखते है। गोदी मीडिया के पोल कंजर्वेटिव होते हुए भी हमारे पक्ष में 𝟏𝟒-𝟏𝟓% का 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 दिखा रहे है जबकि 𝐍𝐃𝐀 के पक्ष में 𝟔-𝟕% का 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 दिखा रहे है। ये नेगेटिव स्विंग इससे… pic.twitter.com/4zAaiwwUJs

— Tejashwi Yadav (@yadavtejashwi) June 3, 2024

BJP will win all seven seats of Delhi: Praveen Khandelwal

"We are winning the Chandni Chowk seat with record votes. BJP is also winning all the seven seats of Delhi with majority ...," BJP candidate from Chandni Chowk Praveen Khandelwal said on Lok Sabha Election 2024 counting.

#WATCH दिल्ली: चांदनी चौक से भाजपा उम्मीदवार प्रवीण खंडेलवाल ने लोकसभा चुनाव 2024 मतगणना पर कहा, "चांदनी चौक की सीट हम रिकॉर्ड वोटों से जीत रहे हैं। दिल्ली की सातों सीटें भी भाजपा बहुमत से जीत रही है..." pic.twitter.com/T4KTmDFzWt

— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) June 4, 2024

Elections has been looted: Congress worker

Congress worker Jagdish Sharma, while speaking to ANI said, "I have already said 6 days ago that the election has been looted, it (counting of vote) is just a formality because the people of the country believe in the Constitution system. All Congress party leaders will come but I will not wait for the Constitutional result... We have been losing for 10 years and still, we are fighting, fighting every day... My leaders are standing with the people, they are true to their work."

#WATCH | Delhi: Congress worker Jagdish Sharma says, "I have already said 6 days ago that the election has been looted, it (counting of vote) is just a formality because the people of the country believe in the Constitution system. All Congress party leaders will come but I will… pic.twitter.com/vzkn3YrKT4

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

Will it be Modi 3.0 or INDIA Bloc surprise?

As the curtains draw on the intense drama of India's 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the nation waits with bated breath to uncover the verdict. Will the BJP-led NDA secure a historic third term in power, or will the united opposition front known as INDIA pose a formidable challenge to Prime Minister Modi's dominance? With anticipation reaching its peak, the Election Commission is poised to unveil the election results today, revealing the outcome of months of meticulous preparation and rigorous on-the-ground campaigning.

Why do parties question when they lose the elections: Amit Raina

Political Analyst Amit Raina, while speaking to The India Daily said that why do parties question when they lose the elections.

Visuals from the counting centers

The security has been beefed up across the states for the counting of the votes.

#WATCH | Security heightened at a counting centre in Jharkhand's Ranchi

Vote counting of #LokSabhaElections to begin at 8 am. pic.twitter.com/8qt1HXdLcU

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

#WATCH | Security heightened at a counting centre in Maharashtra's Nagpur.

Vote counting for #LokSabhaElections to begin at 8 am. pic.twitter.com/JqLotOLuhp

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

#WATCH | Security heightened at a counting centre in Haryana's Jhajjar.

Vote counting for #LokSabhaElections to begin at 8 am. pic.twitter.com/qQ5Am62P1W

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

#WATCH | Jammu and Kashmir: Security heightened at a counting centre in Kathua.

Vote counting for #LokSabhaElections to begin at 8 am. pic.twitter.com/SR4XIAVSap

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

Will win and bring justice to Hyderabad: BJP Candidate Madhavi Lata

While speaking to ANI, BJP candidate from Hyderabad, Madhavi Latha says, "I am pretty excited and all of them who have voted for BJP in the entire country are looking forward for especially this particular seat that we win and bring justice to Hyderabad. We all know that PM Modi in the entire two terms has tremendously worked for the nation and he has not just worked and left the love but he has also left a beautiful autograph of 'Modi Ka Pariwar' in the hearts of all Indians. I'm so sure that the entire country today would have been in their prayers, blessing and wishing for '400 paar' and these blessings have a tremendous storm of positivity in the nation along with winning the Hyderabad seat..."

#WATCH | BJP candidate from Hyderabad, Madhavi Latha says, "I am pretty excited and all of them who have voted for BJP in the entire country are looking forward for especially this particular seat that we win and bring justice to Hyderabad. We all know that PM Modi in the entire… pic.twitter.com/tqz0YMhjwf

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

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Security beefed up across states

On the preparations of Lok Sabha Election results, the security has been beefed up across counting centers. According to the officials, all the security checks have been made.

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: On the preparation for Lok Sabha poll counting day today, Manvendra Singh DM, Moradabad says, "At 8 am the counting of the votes will begin here...All the arrangements have been made...We have also made the necessary arrangements to tackle the heat...29-30… pic.twitter.com/FvIEZmk8wl

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: On preparation for Lok Sabha poll counting day today, Moradabad SSP Hemraj Meena says, "At 8 am the counting of the votes will begin here...All the arrangements have been made...We have made the necessary force deployment at the centre...Barricades have… pic.twitter.com/8pBCW686mM

— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2024

Today, it will be decided whether democracy is saved or not: Somnath Bharti

While spekaing to media person, AAP leader and party candidate from New Delhi Lok Sabha seat Somnath Bharti said, "It is a big day today for the country's democracy and Constitution. Today, it will be decided whether the democracy will be saved or not. The kind of wave we saw in the public, that wanted to defeat the BJP, I believe we will see an amazing result this time and INDIA alliance will form government."

Here's what Nitish Rane said before the results

BJP MLA Nitish Rane said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will once again make the government with majority.

नतीजों से पहले बीजेपी विधायक @NiteshNRane को सुनिए...Exit Poll पर क्या बोले? #electioncommission #ElectionsResults #loksabhaelection24 #ExitPolls #BJP #indiaalliance #NDA #IndiaDailyLive@NAINAYADAV_06 @BJP4India pic.twitter.com/uCYNu7xgo3

— India Daily Live (@IndiaDLive) June 4, 2024

Security tightened at counting centers, strong room pan-India

With hours left before the counting of votes for the Lok Sabha elections in the world's largest democracy, security has been heightened at multiple locations across the country with police and paramilitary forces conducting intensive patrolling.

Country braces for the Lok Sabha Results

Ahead of the Lok Sabha poll counting day, security heightened at a counting centre in the Siri Institutional Area, Delhi.

#WATCH | Ahead of the Lok Sabha poll counting day, security heightened at a counting centre in the Siri Institutional Area, Delhi.

(Visuals from Jija Bai Industrial Training Institute for Women, August Kranti Marg, Siri Institutional Area) pic.twitter.com/OuGs6Qeuoh

— ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2024