The counting of votes for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections is currently underway, and the results have started pouring in. In Tamil Nadu, the DMK-led UPA has secured a majority, winning 37 out of the 39 seats. This comes as a major victory for the opposition party, as in the previous elections in 2019, the AIADMK had swept the state, winning 37 seats. Stay tuned for all the latest updates on the Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha election results for 2024.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: DMK-led UPA Triumphs in Tamil Nadu
The counting of votes for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections is underway, and the results have revealed a significant shift in political fortunes in Tamil Nadu. The DMK-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) has secured a majority in the state, winning 37 out of the 39 seats.
This victory is a major upset for the ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), which had swept the state in the previous elections in 2019, winning 37 seats. It marks a return to power for the DMK, which had been in opposition for the past five years.
Background
The DMK and AIADMK have been the two dominant political parties in Tamil Nadu for several decades. The DMK, founded in 1949, is a Dravidian party that advocates social justice and regional autonomy. The AIADMK, founded in 1972, is a breakaway faction of the DMK that has traditionally relied on charisma of its leaders.
In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the AIADMK, led by Edappadi K. Palaniswami, won a landslide victory in Tamil Nadu, taking all 39 seats. The DMK, led by M.K. Stalin, finished second with 0 seats.
Key Factors in DMK's Victory
Several factors are believed to have contributed to the DMK's victory in 2024. These include:
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
1. Who is the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu? M.K. Stalin of the DMK is the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
2. How many seats did the DMK win in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu? 37 out of 39 seats.
3. Which alliance won the most seats in Tamil Nadu in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections? The AIADMK-led alliance.
4. What is the name of the leader who led the AIADMK to victory in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu? Edappadi K. Palaniswami.
5. Which party has won the most Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu historically? The DMK.
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