Opinion polls predict a strong win for the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, with projections of 411 seats. The elections will start on April 19 and stretch over seven phases, with over 970 million voters electing 543 members for the lower house of Parliament.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: BJP Poised for Victory, Tough Battles in Certain States
India’s upcoming general elections, scheduled to begin on April 19, are expected to see Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) aiming for a strong win, according to opinion polls. Projections suggest the BJP could secure 411 seats, but tough competition is expected in some states as Modi pushes for his ‘400 paar’ target.
Key Details of the Elections
- The elections will be held over a six-week period, with voting taking place in seven phases.
- Results will be announced on June 4, and over 970 million voters will elect 543 members of Parliament.
- Modi, seeking a third consecutive term, faces limited opposition, with the main alliance led by the Indian National Congress party facing internal challenges.
Implications and Challenges
- Analysts believe these elections could solidify Modi’s position as one of India’s most significant leaders, with his efforts to transform the country into an avowedly Hindu nation.
- The Model Code of Conduct is now in effect, and assembly elections in four states will also take place simultaneously.
Previous Election Performance
- In the 2019 elections, the BJP won 303 seats, securing a landslide victory.
- The party’s dominance was particularly evident in states like Uttar Pradesh, where it won 62 out of 80 seats.
Election Logistics
- Nearly 96.8 crore people are eligible to vote, and more than 12 lakh polling stations will be set up.
- Over 55 lakh electronic voting machines (EVMs) will be used to facilitate the voting process.
Overall, the stage is set for a significant electoral showdown, with the BJP looking to maintain its stronghold and opposition parties aiming to challenge its supremacy in certain regions.
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