The seventh and final phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024 is set to conclude, bringing an end to the month-long poll season in India. All eyes are now on the exit poll predictions, with India TV-CNX making their own predictions. It remains to be seen if PM Modi's 'Abki Baar 400 Paar' will outshine Rahul Gandhi's 'Save Constitution' call. In the 2019 elections, the BJP-led NDA won a sweeping victory with 353 seats, while the UPA trailed behind with only 91 seats.
India's Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Exit Poll Predictions and Background
After a month-long poll season, the seventh and final phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024 is concluding. India is eagerly awaiting the exit poll predictions, including those from India TV-CNX. These predictions will provide insights into the potential outcome of the election, which has been closely contested between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the main opposition Congress party.
Background
The Lok Sabha is the lower house of India's Parliament and is directly elected by the people of India. Elections are held every five years to elect 543 members to the Lok Sabha. The party or coalition with the majority of seats forms the government, with its leader serving as Prime Minister.
The 2024 elections were the 17th general elections held in India since its independence in 1947. The elections were conducted in seven phases from March 27 to May 25, 2024.
Exit Poll Predictions
Exit polls are conducted by various media organizations on the day of the elections, where voters are asked about their opinions and voting patterns. These polls provide an early indication of the possible results.
According to India TV-CNX, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is likely to emerge victorious in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The poll predicts that the NDA will win 300-310 seats, while the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) will secure between 110-120 seats.
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A clash between demonstrators from the Durga Prasai group and Yuwa Sangh, the youth wing of CPN-UML, in the Balkhu area of Kathmandu has turned the city into a ghost town. Despite the District Administration Office's permission for demonstrations in different locations, a clash broke out between the two groups when Yuwa Sangh members arrived in Balkhu. The situation has been brought under control by the intervention of police, but there is heavy security presence and minimal traffic in the affected areas.
In a recent development, the Uttar Pradesh government has made e-KYC mandatory for all ration cardholders. Failure to complete this process by February 15, 2025, will result in the cancellation of ration cards and will make beneficiaries ineligible for free ration. The government has also directed ration dealers to raise awareness about this requirement and is urging beneficiaries to complete their e-KYC as soon as possible. The main goal of this initiative is to eliminate fake units from the system and ensure that only genuine and eligible beneficiaries receive the benefits of this scheme.
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In a controversial incident, popular social media personality Orry, along with a group of friends, has been booked by the Jammu and Kashmir police for allegedly consuming alcohol in a prohibited area near the holy Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra. The FIR also includes a Russian national, sparking concerns of foreigners violating local customs and hurting religious sentiments in the region. The case has caused uproar in the political sphere, highlighting tensions surrounding the protection of religious norms and the influence of social media on youth behavior.
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