The far-right National Rally party in France, led by Marine Le Pen, was expected to come out on top in the parliamentary election but an exit poll suggested a surprising loss. As a result, protests broke out in Paris, with images showing clashes with police. The euro also saw a drop in value as the projections point to a hung parliament and uncertainties over market volatility. Analysts predict that the markets will be relieved by the third-place forecast for the far-right party.
After over a decade of accurate exit poll predictions, Pradeep Gupta, chairman and managing director of Axis My India, was left in tears when the results of the Lok Sabha elections did not align with his firm's exit poll results. Despite predicting a landslide victory for the ruling NDA, the preliminary results showed a significant gap, leading to a breakdown on live television. Gupta's emotional outburst on television became a talking point as the election discussions continued, highlighting the unpredictability and importance of the Indian elections.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi held a press conference in New Delhi, where he called out Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for offering contradictory statements on the stock market. Mr. Gandhi highlighted their statements from May 13 and May 19, where Mr. Shah advised people to buy stocks before June 4, and Mr. Modi predicted the stock market would break records on May 19 and May 29. He also mentioned the media's release of fake exit polls on June 1, questioning the government's credibility.
While the mainstream media and exit polls predicted a clear victory for the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the actual results were contrary to their narrative. In this exclusive interview, political analyst Professor Apoorvanand discusses how the Opposition's solidarity and the threat to the country played a crucial role in the unexpected outcome. He also explains why the alternate voices and on-ground realities were more accurate indicators of the election results than the dominant media narrative.
The results of the highly anticipated Lok Sabha Elections 2024 have shocked the world as the NDA failed to reach the ambitious '400+' target predicted by exit polls. Despite falling short of the predicted numbers, NDA is set to form the government for a third consecutive term with Modi as its leader. However, the INDIA bloc is making efforts to form alliances with NDA's coalition partners in hopes of securing the government. Congress leader KC Venugopal and DMK President MK Stalin are among the leaders attending the INDIA alliance meeting.
In a dramatic turn of events, the India National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) has emerged victorious in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, with Congress-led bloc securing over 200 seats across the country. This comes as a shock to the exit poll predictions, which gave the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) a landslide victory with 350+ seats. However, BJP-led NDA has been reduced to 240 seats, indicating a significant decline from their 2019 election results. The counting is currently underway and the INDIA alliance continues to make gains, making it highly unlikely for NDA to achieve their target of 400 seats. Stay updated with the real-time results and numbers of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
As the final results for the Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka start to be counted, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to win a significant number of seats, according to exit polls. This would mean a major victory for the party as it looks to expand its foothold in the southern state. Despite facing a difficult battle, the ruling Congress is hoping to improve its tally and retain its hold over the state's political landscape. Follow the live updates to see which party will emerge victorious in Karnataka.
In a dramatic turn of events, Mumbai's benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, dropped over 5% in late morning trade on Tuesday as initial results showed BJP winning a lower number of seats than predicted in exit polls. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 3,311.87 points, while the NSE Nifty fell 1,102.55 points, sending shockwaves through the stock market. This unexpected outcome has left investors reeling and raised questions about the future direction of the Indian economy.
As India's general election draws to a close, all exit polls are predicting a clear victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance. If the polls are accurate, it would mark the third consecutive term for Mr. Modi, solidifying his position as a dominant leader. Interestingly, the Congress party, which previously held a record victory in the 1984 election, may see history repeat itself as it was also propelled by a wave of sympathy.
The stage is set for the announcement of Lok Sabha election results, and all eyes are on whether the projections by various Exit Polls align with reality. If they do, then Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to secure a third consecutive term, a feat achieved only by former PM Jawaharlal Nehru. The Exit Polls have projected a strong showing for BJP and its allies, with some forecasting a record-breaking result of over 400 seats. The opposition's INDIA bloc, on the other hand, is expected to fall significantly short of the majority mark.