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Trends indicate that the BJP might not secure a majority independently, challenging earlier projections and setting the stage for potential coalition dynamics.
For the RJD, which had joined forces with several other parties as part of the INDIA (Indian National Democratic Inclusive Alliance) coalition, the mixed performance of Lalu Yadav's daughters has added an intriguing dimension to the overarching results.
The 59-year-old Khalsa, who is contesting as an independent candidate, has repeatedly justified his father Beant Singh's role in the assassination of Indira Gandhi, calling it a reprisal for the "atrocities" committed during Operation Blue Star in 1984.
On the other hand, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which had swept the state in the previous general elections by bagging 25 out of the 28 seats, saw its tally dwindle with the party currently ahead in only 17 constituencies.
According to the Election Commission figures at this hour, the NDA has won or is leading in 294 seats, putting it comfortably past the majority mark of 272 seats required to govern.
One of the notable races includes Union Minister Smriti Irani trailing by over 17,000 votes in Amethi, where Congress candidate Kishori Lal Sharma is currently ahead. Irani's potential loss in Amethi, a seat she famously won in 2019 by defeating Rahul Gandhi, could be a major upset for the BJP.
The Kashmir Valley, in particular, saw an extraordinary 30-point increase in voter turnout compared to the 2019 elections, with the participation rate soaring from 19.16% to 50.86%.
The Prime Minister's characterization of the INDIA bloc as communal, casteist, and nepotist highlights the deep-seated divisions and concerns within the Indian polity.
West Bengal recorded the highest turnout at 74.65%, showcasing a significant voter engagement. Ladakh followed with 69.62%, indicating robust participation in the region. Odisha reported a turnout of 67.59%, while Jharkhand saw 63.07% of its electorate casting their votes. Uttar Pradesh, a critical state in the elections, registered a 57.79% turnout.
Modi portrayed Pakistan, India's longstanding regional rival, as a nation now reduced to pleading for assistance after decades of fomenting trouble. He stated that the country, which previously possessed nuclear weapons and proved a persistent thorn for India over the past 70 years, currently finds itself grasping at a "begging bowl."
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