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The 2024 Lok Sabha elections have transformed Kerala's political landscape. The UDF's near-sweep, the BJP's historic progress, and the LDF's struggles mark the beginning of a new era
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| Phase | State | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 (April 19) | 21 | 102 |
| Phase 2 (April 26) | 13 | 89 |
| Phase 3 (May 7) | 12 | 94 |
| Phase 4 (May 13) | 10 | 96 |
| Phase 5 (May 20) | 8 | 49 |
| Phase 6 (May 25) | 7 | 57 |
| Phase 7 (June 1) | 8 | 57 |
| Phase | State | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 (April 19) | 21 | 102 |
| Phase 2 (April 26) | 13 | 89 |
| Phase 3 (May 7) | 12 | 94 |
| Phase 4 (May 13) | 10 | 96 |
| Phase 5 (May 20) | 8 | 49 |
| Phase 6 (May 25) | 7 | 57 |
| Phase 7 (June 1) | 8 | 57 |
The Kerala Lok Sabha Elections 2024 were held in a single phase on April 26, 2024. This phase will cover all 20 constituencies in the state.
The results of the Kerala Lok Sabha Elections 2024 will be declared on June 4, 2024. On this day, the counting of votes will commence, and the final results are expected to be announced by the end of the day. This declaration will reveal the winners of all constituencies in Kerala and will significantly shape the overall outcome of the national elections.
The Kerala Lok Sabha Election Exit Poll Results 2024 will be declared on June 1, 2024, immediately after the conclusion of the final phase of voting. These exit polls, conducted by various agencies and media houses, provide an early indication of the possible outcomes based on voter surveys conducted at polling stations.
Kerala has a total of 20 Lok Sabha seats. These constituencies are crucial for any party or coalition aiming to secure a majority in the Lok Sabha, given Kerala's significant contribution to the total number of parliamentary seats.
Key candidates in the Kerala Lok Sabha Elections 2024 include several prominent political figures. Shashi Tharoor (INC) is expected to contest from Thiruvananthapuram, while K. Surendran (BJP) and Pinarayi Vijayan (CPI(M)) will play significant roles in their respective party campaigns. Other notable candidates include K. Muraleedharan (INC) and leaders from the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) and Kerala Congress (M). The contest in Kerala is expected to be fierce among the United Democratic Front (UDF), Left Democratic Front (LDF), and the BJP.
In the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, the United Democratic Front (UDF) achieved a significant victory in Kerala, winning 19 out of the 20 seats. The Indian National Congress (INC), a major component of the UDF, performed exceptionally well. The Left Democratic Front (LDF), led by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)), managed to secure only 1 seat. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) did not win any seats in Kerala, reflecting the state's unique political dynamics and the dominance of regional alliances.
For the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, Congress' focus will be on Kerala once again as it is among the few states where the grand old party still has a massive presence. Moreover, the party's leader Rahul Gandhi is expected to contest from the Wayanad constituency of the state yet again, which he currently represents in the lower house. Kerala has 20 parliamentary seats. Recently, Congress-led United Democratic Fund (UDF) announced the seat-sharing formula for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Under this, the Congress will on contest 16 seats, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) will contest on two seats, Kerala Congress and Revolutionary Socialist Party will contest on one seat each. It may be noted that in the 2019 general elections, the Congress-led UPA bagged 19 out of 20 seats while the BJP-led NDA went empty handed. The party will once again look at achieving a majority in the state with the support of the newly formed INDIA bloc. As for the BJP led-NDA government, it is hoping to end the electoral drought. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been making frequent visits to the state over the last two months. Sandeep Vachasapathi, state spokesperson of the Kerala BJP, has expressed confidence in the party’s prospects, citing increased focus from the central leadership and growing acceptance of Modi among Keralites. Vachasapathi claimed that Modi’s appeal is transcending religious and sectarian lines. The BJP functionary expressed confidence in Modi’s appeal, claiming that minorities in Kerala, a significant portion of the population, will support him due to his universal acceptance and non-sectarian image.
