Lok Sabha Election Results: PM Modi calls NDA's third consecutive win 'historical feat'

'NDA to form government, it's confirmed', says PM Modi

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While addressing the nation after BJP's victory in Lok Sabha Elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, " ...On this sacred day, it is confirmed that NDA is forming the government for the 3rd time. We are grateful to the people..."

PM Modi thanks Election Commission, special forces for conducting smooth polls

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In his victory speech, PM Modi thanked the Election Commission of India and special forces for conducting the world's largest election smoothly. He also thanked all candidates and voters for participating in the largest festival of democracy. 

Watch: BJP workers welcome PM Modi at the party headquarters

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BJP workers welcomed PM Narendra Modi at the party headquarters to celebrate the party's victory in Lok Sabha elections 2024. 

PM Modi calls NDA's third consecutive win 'historical feat'

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In his first remarks on the Lok Sabha election results, which showed the INDIA bloc giving the NDA a close fight, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the alliance's win for the third consecutive time was a historical feat. "People have placed their faith in NDA, for a third consecutive time! This is a historical feat in India's history," PM Modi tweeted.

"I bow to the Janata Janardan for this affection and assure them that we will continue the good work done in the last decade to keep fulfilling the aspirations of people. I also salute all our Karyakartas for their hard work. Words will never do justice to their exceptional efforts," he further said.

Modi has lost credibility, should resign as PM, says Mamata Banerjee

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With TMC defying exit polls to lead in 29 seats in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee demanded Narendra Modi's resignation as Prime Minister, saying he has lost credibility. "We have broken BJP's back... Have taken political revenge against BJP," Mamata said. She also said the BJP was using TDP and JD(U) as crutches as trends showed the BJP way below the majority mark of 272 seats. "Sandeshkhali had zero effect on the poll results. Lies were spread about Sandeshkhali," she further said.

Nation has rejected Narendra Modi, says Rahul Gandhi

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Addressing a press conference, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the nation has "rejected" Narendra Modi. Flanked by his mother Sonia Gandhi, Rahul said  the INDIA bloc fought the elections not just against the BJP, but also against investigative agencies and democratic institutions that were captured by the Modi government. "The fight was for saving the Constitution," Rahul Gandhi said.

Fought not just BJP, but central agencies too, says Rahul Gandhi

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Addressing a press conference, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the INDIA bloc fought the elections not just against the BJP, but also against investigative agencies and democratic institutions that were captured by the Modi government. "The fight was for saving the Constitution," Rahul Gandhi said.

Election Results 2024: Amit Shah wins Gandhinagar by over 7 lakh votes

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah secured a massive victory in Gujarat's Gandhinagar, winning by 7,44,716 votes. The veteran BJP leader bagged 1,010,972 votes, defeating his nearest rival, Congress's Sonal Patel. Patel received 2,66,256 votes.

Lok Sabha Election Results: Kangana Ranaut wins Mandi in debut polls

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Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has won from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi in her debut polls by a margin of 74,755 votes. Ranaut defeated Congress heavyweight leader Vikramaditya Singh, who secured 4,62,267 votes. Meanwhile, the BJP is leading in the rest of the four seats in Himachal Pradesh.

Lok Sabha polls result: Congress chief's son-in-law wins Gulbarga

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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's son-in-law Radhakrishna Doddamani won Karnataka's Gulbarga seat by 27,205 votes.

Lok Sabha polls result: Jitan Ram Manjhi wins from Bihar's Gaya

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Former Bihar Chief Minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) founder Jitan Ram Manjhi has won from Gaya Lok Sabha seat by 1,01,812 votes over his nearest rival, RJD's Sarvjeet Kumar.

Lok Sabha polls result: BJP's Basavaraj Bommai wins from Haveri seat in Karnataka

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Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai was elected MP from the Haveri seat. He secured 7,05,538 votes, winning with a margin of 43,513 votes.

Lok Sabha Election results: BJP leading on all 7 seats in Delhi, near hat-trick sweep

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The BJP is leading on all seven seats in Delhi. The party, which had won all seven Lok Sabha seats in the previous two general elections in 2014 and 2019, is eyeing a hat-trick this election.
 

Lok Sabha Election Results: Shiv Sena UBT faction ahead in 7 of 13 seats

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The rival factions of the Shiv Sena directly took on each other in 13 seats in Maharashtra. As per the latest Election Commission trends, the Uddhav Thackeray faction is leading in seven of the 13 seats. The Eknath Shinde faction is ahead in six seats. Here is a look at which party is leading in the 13 seats.

Mumbai North West - Shiv Sena (UBT) 
Mumbai South Central - Shiv Sena (UBT)
Mumbai South - Shiv Sena (UBT)
Hingoli - Shiv Sena (UBT)
Yavatmal-Washim - Shiv Sena (UBT)
Buldhana - Shiv Sena
Hatkanangale - Shiv Sena (777 votes margin)
Shirdi - Shiv Sena (UBT)
Nashik - Shiv Sena (UBT)
Kalyan - Shiv Sena
Thane - Shiv Sena 
Maval - Shiv Sena
Aurangabad - Shiv Sena

Lok Sabha Election Results: PM Modi to arrive at BJP office at 7 pm

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With the NDA crossing the majority mark and looking set to form the government for a third time despite reduced numbers, the BJP has planned a victory bash at its party headquarters in Delhi in the evening. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive at BJP office at 7 pm along with top BJP leaders.
 

Lok Sabha Election Results: Mayawati's BSP trailing in all 80 seats in UP

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The Bahujan Samaj Party, which fought the Lok Sabha election on its own, is staring at one of its worst electoral defeats from Uttar Pradesh. The  Mayawati-led BSP is trailing behind in all 80 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh.

Humbleness works, not arrogance in Amethi, says Congress LS candidate KL Sharma

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Veteran Congress leader Kishori Lal Sharma is headed towards a massive win in Amethi over BJP's Smriti Irani and is leading by over 1,15,128 votes. 

Speaking with India Today, Sharma said humbleness works and not arrogance in Amethi, taking a dig at Irani. He also credited Priyanka Gandhi for the mandate. "We had the support of allies and the Gandhi family. This is Gandhi family's bhoomi, not mine," Sharma said.

Lok Sabha Election Results: Chandrababu Naidu returns in Andhra, oath likely on June 9

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N Chandrababu Naidu's Telugu Desam Party (TDP) is set for a comeback in Andhra Pradesh, with ECI data showing the party leading in 132 seats. Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy's YSRCP is ahead on only 16 seats. Sources said Naidu is likely to take oath as Chief Minister on June 9. Jagan Mohan Reddy has sought time from the Governor at 4 pm to tender his resignation.
 

Lok Sabha Election Results: NDA crosses majority mark as per ECI trends

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Trends as per the Election Commission of India data showed that the NDA has crossed the majority mark of 272. The INDIA bloc is ahead in over 200 seats, defying all exit poll predictions. BJP is ahead in 240 seats while the broader coalition NDA is leading in 299 seats. Meanwhile, the opposition INDIA bloc is leading on 226 seats.

Party-wise details show that Congress is leading on 96 seats, Samajwadi Party on 37, DMK on 21 seats, Trinamool Congress on 31, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray) on 10 seats, NCP (SP) on eight seats, CPI(M) on five seats and AAP on three seats. 
 

Stock Market Update: Sensex, Nifty erase all gains of 2024

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As Lok Sabha polls showed a close contest between the NDA and INDIA, benchmark stock market indices plunged over 8% and were set for their worst day in four years.