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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