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Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: Don't worry about JD(U); they’ve been with NDA for long, says Vijay Kumar
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha says, “The people have once again given the mandate for making PM Modi the Prime Minister again. This mandate was despite the lies spread by the Opposition. It is a big blessing by the public. Don't worry about the JD(U). They have been with the NDA for long. There would not be any problem...”
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: EC says rebuffed attempts to vitiate electoral process
The Election Commission on Thursday dedicated the "violence-free" Lok Sabha polls to Mahatma Gandhi and asserted that it rebuffed attempts to vitiate the electoral process with "rumours and baseless doubts" that could have fomented unrest across the country.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: Always hopeful, numbers are ‘encouraging', says Supriya Sule on INDIA's prospects of forming govt
NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule on Thursday said the INDIA bloc has decided to 'wait and watch' as the BJP is set to form the next government, but there is always hope as the Opposition alliance's tally of seats in the new Lok Sabha is "encouraging".
Sule, who defeated her sister-in-law to win the Baramati Lok Sabha constituency for the fourth time, was speaking to reporters here as she visited the city for the first time after the poll victory.
Asked if there were any chances of the Opposition alliance forming the government, she said, "We are always hopeful and the numbers are very encouraging."
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: Uddhav not joining BJP-led NDA, working to install Maha Vikas Aghadi govt: NCP (SP) leader
Maharashtra NCP president Jayant Patil on Thursday dispelled rumours of Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray switching sides to the ruling BJP-led NDA, emphasising Thackeray's commitment to the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance. Following the recent Lok Sabha elections where Shiv Sena (UBT) and BJP each secured nine seats in Maharashtra, Patil, alongside NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar, clarified Thackeray's dedication to the MVA.
The opposition bloc, including Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP, and Congress, achieved success by winning 30 out of 48 seats in the state.
During a press conference, Patil assured of Thackeray's focus on establishing an MVA government in anticipation of the upcoming state assembly polls in October.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: Independent LS member from Maharashtra extends support to Congress
Independent Lok Sabha member from Maharashtra Vishal Patil on Thursday met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge here and extended support to the party.
Patil, the grandson of former Maharashtra chief minister Vasantdada Patil, won the Lok Sabha election from the Sangli seat.
A former Congress leader, Patil had contested the elections as an Independent after the Sangli parliamentary seat was allotted to the Shiv Sena-UBT in the seat-sharing arrangement among the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: AAP-Cong alliance only for LS polls, no tie-up for Delhi Assembly polls yet, says Gopal Rai
Aam Aadmi Party's Delhi state convener Gopal Rai on Thursday said his party's alliance with the Congress was only for the Lok Sabha elections and hinted that the ruling party in the city will go solo in next year's Assembly polls in Delhi.
"The INDIA bloc was only for contesting the Lok Sabha polls. Several parties fought elections together and AAP was also a part of it. As of now, there is no alliance for the Delhi Assembly polls," he told PTI.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: Congress bags lion's share of reserved constituencies in LS polls in Telangana
The ruling Congress has bagged the lion's share of reserved constituencies in Telangana in the just-concluded Lok Sabha elections.
Of the five reserved constituencies (three SC and two ST), Congress won all the three SC and one ST reserved seat, while BJP emerged victorious in one ST reserved constituency.
Congress has won Peddapalle (SC), Nagarkurnool (SC) Warangal (SC) and the Mahabubababd (ST) constituencies, while BJP retained the Adilabad (ST) seat.
The successful candidates are G Vamsi Krishna (Peddapalle), Mallu Ravi (Nagarkurnool), Kadiam Kavya (Warangal), Balram Naik Porika (Mahabubabad) and Godam Nagesh (Adialbad).
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: Piyush Goyal responds to Congress' allegations
Rahul Gandhi is worried for PM Modi's third term, said Goyal.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: Piyush Goyal responds to Congress' allegations
Markets have boomed under Modi government, said Goyal.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: Piyush Goyal responds to Congress' allegations
Market cap of India has India has increased, said Goyal.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: Piyush Goyal responds to Congress' allegations
Rahul Gandhi is working as per foreign propaganda, said Goyal, slamming the Congress MP.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: Piyush Goyal responds to Congress' allegations
Rahul Gandhi is creating an atmosphere of pessimism, says Piyush Goyal.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy extends congratulatory wishes to PM Modi
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took to microblogging site X, stating he had a telephonic conversation with Narendra Modi.
"I spoke with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi to congratulate him on his election victory. I wished him a speedy formation of the government and continued productive work for the benefit of the Indian people. We discussed the upcoming Global Peace Summit. We rely on India's participation at the highest level. I also invited Prime Minister Modi to visit Ukraine at a convenient time," wrote the President.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: EC lifts MCC after declaration of Lok Sabha 2024 results
After the declaration of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 results, the Election Commission of India has lifted the Model Code of Conduct.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi, Shah, FM Sitharaman; alleges stock market manipulation
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, during his press meet today, further stated, "This is a broader issue than just the Adani issue. It is connected to the Adani issue, but this is a much broader issue. This is directly the Prime Minister, the Union Home Minister, who is privy to data on actual election results, who has IB reports, who have their own data, who are advising retail investors to buy stock. This has never happened before. The Prime Minister has never commented on the stock market before. This is the first time the Prime Minister has commented very interestingly and multiple times, one after the other, saying that the stock market is going to boom. At the same time, he has information that the exit polls are wrong. He has information that he knows what is going to happen because he has IB data and he also has his own party data".
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: CWC to meet on June 8 at AICC headquarters
The Congress Working Committee, presided over by party president Mallikarjun Kharge, is scheduled to meet on June 8 at the AICC headquarters in Delhi, reported PTI.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: Stalin meets NDA ally Chandrababu Naidu
MK Stalin, the Tamil Nadu chief minister, and Chandrababu Naidu, the TDP chief and an NDA ally, meet at the airport as they leave Delhi.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: Awadhesh Prasad, Samajwadi Party's winning candidate from Faizabad (Ayodhya), criticizes BJP govt
Awadhesh Prasad, the winning candidate from Faizabad (Ayodhya) representing the Samajwadi Party, has criticized the BJP government's focus on divisive issues. He stated, "The BJP government's subjects were temple, mosque, Hindus, Pakistan... the actual subjects of our country are inflation and the fact that crores of youths are unemployed." Prasad highlighted the issue of exam paper leaks, citing the case of 7 lakh youths enrolled to join the Police force whose exam paper got leaked. He concluded by predicting the eventual decline of the BJP, saying, "Time is not far off when the whole BJP would be wiped out of the country."
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: Sheikh Hasina and Pushpa Kamal Dahal to attend PM Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony
Sources reveal that Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal have confirmed their attendance at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony. Both leaders had earlier extended their greetings to PM Modi for the NDA's performance in the 18th Lok Sabha elections.
A senior official stated that the formal announcement of their attendance will be made soon, as reported by ANI.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: Moody’s and Fitch warn coalition government could hinder reforms in India
Moody’s and Fitch have cautioned that navigating far-reaching reforms may become more challenging in a coalition-dependent third term, likely for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
According to the agencies, the upside to India’s growth prospects would be limited if reforms encounter obstacles. Moreover, structural weaknesses such as youth unemployment and declining foreign investment flows pose long-term risks to the economy.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: State BJP President Chandrashekhar Bawankule criticizes opposition's campaign strategy
Commenting on the Lok Sabha election results, State BJP President Chandrashekhar Bawankule remarked, "We asked for votes for 'viksit Bharat'. INDIA alliance and Maha Vikas Aghadi did caste-based politics. In some days, people will know that INDIA alliance leaders asked for votes by lying. The public can get misled once but not again and again. Politics of development can take India and Maharashtra ahead."
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: 41 political parties members to be in Parliament
The upcoming 18th Lok Sabha will see representation from 41 political parties, marking an increase from the 36 parties in the dissolved 17th Lok Sabha, according to post-poll data.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: Clamor in Congress over Rahul Gandhi taking charge as opposition leader
The Congress party is witnessing significant internal debate over the decision for Rahul Gandhi to assume the role of leader of the Opposition. Congress MP Vivek Tankha voiced his opinion, stating, "Rahul is duty-bound to take the post."
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: Akhilesh Yadav alleges administrative bias in UP elections
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav remarked on the recent elections, stating, "Elections are held in a different manner and governments are formed in a different manner. Governments are formed with numbers." He acknowledged the party's unexpected losses, attributing them to multiple factors, including alleged administrative interference. "At several places in Uttar Pradesh, it was seen that the Administration made candidates lose deliberately. Farrukhabad is one such example; the entire administration there was working for the Government. So, government will be formed with numbers," Yadav asserted.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: Naidu to take oath as Andhra CM on June 12, says TDP
TDP National Spokesperson Prem Kumar Jain said Chandrababu Naidu’s oath ceremony as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister will be held on June 12. He added that PM-elect Narendra Modi has been invited and other leaders will also come.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: Sanjay Raut says Devendra Fadnavis is the real villain in Maharashtra politics
"Devendra Fadnavis is the villain of Maharashtra politics, and BJP has lost in Maharashtra due to Devendra Fadnavis," says Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut addressing a press conference in Delhi.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: AAP MLAs to meet at 5 p.m.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has convened a meeting of all Delhi MLAs at the Chief Minister's residence today at 5 p.m. to discuss the election results. All senior political figures are anticipated to attend.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: Chief Election Commissioner will present a list of freshly elected MPs to the President, along with election results
Rajiv Kumar, along with election commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, will meet with President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday to present the list of newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) for the formation of the 18th Lok Sabha. After that, the President will invite the largest party to form the government.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal to attend Indian PM Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony
Sources have confirmed that Nepal's Prime Minister, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, is set to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This decision follows an invitation extended by PM Modi during a phone conversation on Wednesday, as confirmed by a Nepali official. The gesture underscores the ongoing diplomatic ties between Nepal and India, highlighting the importance of bilateral relations in the South Asian region.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: Priyanka Gandhi applauds UP Congress workers for upholding public concerns
In a heartfelt message to the Congress workers of Uttar Pradesh following the Lok Sabha election results, Priyanka Gandhi extended her congratulations, emphasizing the paramount importance of public concerns. The alliance between Congress and the Samajwadi Party, based on a 63:17 seat-sharing formula, secured seven seats out of the 17 allotted to them.
Addressing the dedication of UP Congress workers, Priyanka Gandhi commended their resilience amidst challenging circumstances. Despite facing adversity, including harassment, false cases, and arrests, she praised their unwavering commitment to the cause. Gandhi expressed pride in their steadfastness, attributing the success to the conscious electorate of Uttar Pradesh, who sent a resounding message to safeguard the Constitution.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: Omar Abdullah warns of empowerment for secessionists with engineer Rashid's victory
Jammu Kashmir National Conference leader Omar Abdullah has voiced concerns over Engineer Abdul Rashid Sheikh's victory in the Lok Sabha polls. Engineer Rashid, currently incarcerated on terror funding charges, secured the Baramulla seat, defeating Abdullah. Expressing apprehension, Abdullah cautioned that Rashid's win would bolster secessionist forces and potentially reignite Kashmir's Islamist movement, which he described as previously "defeated."
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut criticizes Devendra Fadnavis' resignation as Maharashtra Dy CM
In response to Devendra Fadnavis' resignation as Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut minced no words, calling it a common political gimmick. Raut asserted that Maharashtra had rejected Fadnavis' leadership, labeling him as the villain of Maharashtra politics. According to Raut, Fadnavis' actions had tainted the political landscape of the state, and he was now facing the consequences.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: Counting of votes for Karnataka's Kalaburagi
The counting of votes for the Karnataka North-East Graduates’ constituency of the Legislative Council is currently taking place in Kalaburagi. This crucial process is being closely monitored, with significant attention from political observers and the public. The outcome will determine the representation for the graduates’ constituency in the Legislative Council, impacting future legislative decisions and governance in the region.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: President Murmu dissolved the 17th Lok Sabha
According to Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Droupadi Murmu dissolved the 17th Lok Sabha on Wednesday, following the advice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Cabinet.
The Cabinet, in a meeting on Wednesday, advised the President to dissolve the present Lok Sabha with immediate effect, the statement added.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: US President Biden congratulates PM Modi and the NDA on their triumph in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections
On Wednesday, US President Joe Biden congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on their victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. He stated that the bond between India and the United States is only expanding as the two countries realise a shared future of limitless promise.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: PM Modi, Sheikh Hasina commit to collaborative visions for Viksit Bharat 2047 and Smart Bangladesh 2041
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a congratulatory call from his Bangladeshi counterpart, Sheikh Hasina, following his electoral victory. The leaders pledged to continue their cooperation towards achieving the visions of Viksit Bharat 2047 and Smart Bangladesh 2041. Sheikh Hasina, one of the first foreign leaders to congratulate PM Modi, highlighted the strong personal rapport and warmth between the two.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE: Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde likely to visit Delhi
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is scheduled to meet with his elected MPs at 1 pm. After this meeting, Shinde and other leaders, including Devendra Fadnavis, are expected to leave for Delhi in the evening.
Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: Over 75 world leaders congratulate PM Modi on lok sabha election victory
More than 75 world leaders have congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his victory in the Lok Sabha elections. Leaders from various regions, including Asia, Europe, Africa, West Asia, and the Caribbean, extended their wishes. Notably, leaders from Nordic nations such as Denmark and Norway also congratulated PM Modi on his electoral success.
Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: Hemant Soren hails public support, calls INDIA alliance the voice of the oppressed
Expressing gratitude for the public's support in the 2024 Lok Sabha election, Hemant Soren stated, "Heartfelt gratitude and respect to the entire public for this historic support and blessings!" Soren emphasized the INDIA alliance's commitment, declaring it the voice of the poor, deprived, and oppressed. "Where there's Hemant, there's courage," he added in a post on X.
