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Ruling party loses absolute majority in elections to the Indian Parliament, but likely to form government with support of allies (www.thehindu.com)
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Preliminary results for the 2024 Indian General election suggest that the Bharatiya Janata Party is set to lose its absolute majority in the lower house of Parliament. However, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) it leads is projected to cross the halfway mark. The opposition INDIA alliance is projected to more than double its seat count, from 92 to around 200 seats.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

Party projections based on current leads

(alliance in brackets - N for NDA (government), U for INDIA (opposition), I for independent)

National Parties:

  • The Bharatiya Janata Party (N) is expected to lose around 60 of its 303 seats, finishing with around 240 seats.
  • The Indian National Congress (U) is expected to nearly double its current tally of 52, finishing just under 100 seats.
  • The Communist Party of India - Marxist (U) is expected to pick up one more seat, going from 3 to 4.
  • The Aam Aadmi Party (U) is expected to pick up two more seats, from 1 to 3.
  • The Bahujan Samaj Party (I) and the National People's Party (I) are expected to win no seats.

Major Regional Parties

  • Samajwadi Party (U) 5 -> 38 (+33)
  • Trinamool Congress (I) 22 -> 29 (+7)
  • Dravida Munneta Kazhakam (U) 24 -> 22 (-2)
  • Telegu Desam Party (N) 3 -> 16 (+13)
  • Janata Dal United (N) 16 -> 12 (-4)