2024 India General Election
Election Details
India's general elections were held in seven phases from April 19 to June 1, 2024. The elections determined all 543 members of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's parliament.
Key Points
- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi retained power, winning 282 seats.
- The Indian National Congress, the main opposition party, won 193 seats, its best performance since 2014.
- The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) emerged as a major force, winning 42 seats, primarily in Delhi and Punjab.
Election Results
The BJP secured a clear majority in the Lok Sabha, winning 282 seats, an increase of 10 seats from the 2019 elections. The party's victory was attributed to its strong performance in Uttar Pradesh, where it won 64 seats, and Maharashtra, where it won 23 seats.
The Congress, led by Rahul Gandhi, saw a modest improvement in its performance, winning 193 seats, up from 52 in 2019. However, the party failed to challenge the BJP effectively in key states such as Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat.
The AAP, led by Arvind Kejriwal, made significant gains, winning 42 seats, primarily in Delhi and Punjab. The party's success was attributed to its focus on governance and its promise of free electricity and water.
Key Issues
The 2024 elections were fought on a range of issues, including:
- Economic growth and development
- Unemployment
- Inflation
- Corruption
- National security
The BJP campaigned on its record of economic growth and its strong stance on national security. The Congress focused on addressing unemployment and poverty, while the AAP promised free electricity and water.
Significance
The 2024 India general election was a significant event for Indian democracy. The BJP's victory extended its rule for a third consecutive term, while the Congress's modest improvement provided some hope for the opposition. The AAP's emergence as a major force will likely shape Indian politics in the years to come.
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