Election Results 2024 highlights: Nitish Kumar to attend NDA meeting in Delhi on Wednesday

Lok Sabha Election Results News: ECI data showed that the BJP-led NDA had established a lead on 290 seats. And the INDIA bloc had put up a brave fight with a lead on 228 seats

10:21 PM

After six decades, voters have scripted history: PM Modi

The Constitution is our guiding light, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. "The NDA government will work together with all state governments. We don't have time to stop. After six decades, voters have scripted history. The NDA got a chance to serve the country for the third time," he said.

Read PM's address here

9:52 PM

Nitish Kumar to attend NDA meeting in Delhi on Wednesday: Reports

9:52 PM

INDIA bloc leaders to meet tomorrow evening to discuss the future course of action

Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday pushed for staking a claim to form the next government at the Centre and said the opposition alliance's leaders will meet on Wednesday in New Delhi to decide on the Prime Minister's face. Addressing a news conference here after results and trends showed the BJP will miss the simple majority mark of 272 seats, Thackeray said leaders of the Congress and other parties are holding talks with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Telegu Desam Party (TDP) head Chandrababu Naidu to explore the possibility of their entry into the bloc.

9:25 PM

The Constitution is our guiding light, PM Modi said

The Constitution is our guiding light, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. "The NDA government will work together with all state governments. We don't have time to stop. After six decades, voters have scripted history. The NDA got a chance to serve the country for the third time," he said.

9:25 PM

Modi mocks Congress saying the party was wiped out in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh

"This is the first time after 1962 that a government after completing two terms has returned to power for the third consecutive time. The NDA has also swept the states - Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh - where Assembly elections were held. The Congress has been wiped out in these states. The BJP for the first time will form the government in Odisha. It has also performed exceptionally in Lok Sabha polls in Odisha," said PM Modi at BJP headquarters in Delhi.

9:24 PM

PM Modi thanks Nitish, Naidu in victory speech; Kharge hints at ‘new partners’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi kept Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu in his speeches. 

 

9:09 PM

'My first election after her death,' PM remembers mother in victory speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered his mother. "The blessing that NDA got for the third time, I bow before the public. This was my first election since my mother's death. But the crores of mothers, sisters, and daughters did not let me miss her. In the country's history, a record number of women voted. I can't express in words how I feel," he said.

9:07 PM

PM lists his government's achievements in last two terms

In his victory speech, PM Modi listed his government's achievements in the last 10 years. "In the last 10 years, the country made a lot of important decisions. We ran the world's biggest welfare policies. Twelve crore people got tap water connections for the first time 70 years after Independence. Four crore people got pucca houses, 80 crore beneficiaries got free ration, crores got free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh, Article 370 was removed, and GST, IPC, and banking reforms were brought in," he said.

9:02 PM

The opposition together could not win even seats that BJP won on its own: PM Modi mock INDIA bloc

Taking a dig at the INDIA block, Modi said, "The opposition together could not win even seats that BJP won on its own."

8:57 PM

This is the first time BJP will have a CM in Mahaprabhu's land: PM Modi

'This is the first time BJP will have a CM in Mahaprabhu's land,' PM Modi said while speaking at BJP headquarters.

8:56 PM

PM lauds BJP's showing in Kerala, Odisha

PM lauded the BJP's showing in Odisha and Kerala. "This is the first time the BJP will have a Chief Minister in the land of Lord Jagannath. The BJP has won a seat in Kerala too. Our Kerala workers have made a lot of sacrifices but kept serving the public. The moment they waited for generations is here. In Telangana, our numbers have doubled. In Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Uttarakhand, Himachal, and other states, our party almost made a clean sweep," he said.

8:53 PM

PM congratulates Election Commission's efforts behind polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the efforts of the Election Commission in conducting this mammoth electoral exercise. "I congratulate the EC for holding the world's largest election. Nearly 100 crore voters, 11 lakh polling stations, 1.5 crore poll workers, and 55 lakh EVMs were used. Everyone did their job in this intense heat. Every Indian is proud of the country's election process and its credibility. I tell the influencers and opinion makers that in India's democracy, this is the efficiency of the election process," he said.

8:51 PM

I assure the voters that the Centre is committed to their development: PM Modi

8:51 PM

This is a victory of 'Sabka saath, sabka vikas', says PM Modi

"NDA secured resounding vistory in Assembly polls too," says PM Modi.

8:47 PM

'People reaffirmed faith in BJP, NDA,' says PM Modi

The people have affirmed their faith in the BJP and the NDA, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said as NDA won a historic third term. "We are very grateful to the people. The people have reaffirmed their faith in the BJP and the NDA. Today's victory is the victory of the world's biggest democracy, a victory of faith in the country's Constitution, a victory of the 'Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas' mantra, and a victory of 140 crore Indians," he said.

8:46 PM

PM Modi says formation of new NDA govt is certain

PM Modi said a new govt under NDA alliance is now a certainity and that it is the win of world's largest democracy.

8:40 PM

Election result 2024 LIVE: Mauritius PM congratulates Modi

 "Congratulations Prime Minister Modi on your laudable victory for a historic third term. Under your helm, the largest democracy will continue to achieve remarkable progress. Long live the Mauritius-India special relationship,” posts Mauritius PM Pravind Kumar Jugnauth.

8:36 PM

"NDA now has presence in Kerala," says JP Nadda

BJP chief JP Nadda lauded the party's Kerala win. "We have opened our account in Kerala, where we were nowhere. Now the NDA has a presence in Kerala. Our vote shares have gone up in states. A historic thing happened in 2014 when a poor woman's son became the PM. He understood the pain of poverty and knew what is needed to lead the poor," he said.

8:35 PM

JP Nadda takes jibe at INDIA bloc

People of the country punish those who form alliances for personal gains, JP Nadda said. "After the formation of the NDA, this is the first time an alliance is forming the government for the third straight time. Those who work for the country's welfare, face challenges... People punish those who form alliances for personal benefits," he said, in an apparent jibe at the mega Opposition bloc INDIA.

8:32 PM

Parties winning 20-40 seats are making to much noise, says JP Nadda

Taking a dig at the Opposition parties, JP Nadda said some parties those who won just 20-40 seats are making too much noise. He highlighted BJP's win in Odisha where it is set to form its maiden govt. He also highlighted BJP's accomplishment in northeast states.

8:31 PM

Modi will become PM for third time, says JP Nadda

"After 2014, the country got a strong govt at the Center. We got another mandate in 2019 and people again gave their blessing to PM Modi in 2024," Nadda said.

8:27 PM

This is a historic feat: JP Nadda

"People have placed their faith in NDA and the alliance has won for a third consecutive time. This is a historic feat,"JP Nadda.

8:24 PM

PM Modi has lead us strongly, says BJP chief JP Nadda as he welcomes him to the party headquarters.

"I thank the voters, the people of India who trust in the leadership of PM Modi. I thank them on behalf of the party," says BJP chief JP Nadda.

8:21 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaches BJP headquarters in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaches BJP headquarters in Delhi with party chief JP Nadda. He will address the nation shortly.

8:18 PM

BJP sitting MP Sakshi Maharaj wins Unnao Lok Sabha seat by 35,818 votes

BJP sitting MP and candidate from Unnao Lok Sabha seat, Sakshi Maharaj says, "I would like to thank the central leadership and the people of Unnao... The people have trusted me for the third time..."

8:03 PM

AAP bags three Lok Sabha seats in Punjab

The ruling Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab could manage to victory in just three Lok Sabha seats in Punjab, falling way short of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's stated target of winning all 13 parliamentary constituencies of the state.

 

On the other hand, the Congress has bagged six seats and is leading on one while the Shiromani Akali Dal won just one seat.

8:03 PM

This victory of BJP for the third time is the result of the tireless hard work of our workers: Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah tweets, "This victory of BJP for the third time is the result of the tireless hard work of our workers. For this victory, I congratulate the National President of BJP, JP Nadda and all the BJP workers working hard in every part of the country. For BJP, its workers are its biggest asset. The hard work with which all of you have sought blessings of the people for Modi Ji by going door to door, street to street from North to South and East to West is truly commendable. I heartily congratulate all of you for this Herculean effort."

7:54 PM

'How's the josh?'- it’s still high, Sir' tweets Smriti Irani, conceding defeat

BJP leader Smriti irani took to microblogging site X to say "Such is life... A decade of my life going from one village to another, building lives, nurturing hope & aspirations, working on infrastructure ― roads, naali, khadanja, bypass, medical college and more.

 

To those who stood by me through loss and victory, I am forever grateful. To those celebrating today, congratulations. And to those asking, "How's the josh?" I say- it’s still high, Sir."

7:53 PM

Election results 2024 LIVE: Ashok Gehlot says ‘this is the win of the people’

Former Rajasthan CM & Congress leader Ashok Gehlot says, "This election became NDA vs the people...This is the win of the people...I had said earlier too that there will be shocking results from Rajasthan...I had belief in the people and party workers..."

7:44 PM

'Bow to janata janardan,' posts PM Modi on election results

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the mandate "a historic feat". "People have placed their faith in NDA, for a third consecutive time! This is a historic feat in India’s history. I bow to the janata janardan for this affection and assure them that we will continue the good work done in the last decade to keep fulfilling the aspirations of people. I also salute all our karyakartas for their hard work. Words will never do justice to their exceptional efforts," he wrote on X.