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NDA begins govt formation, elects Modi; INDIA bloc in 'wait and watch' mode

Preparations for government formation began on Wednesday with the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) unanimously electing Narendra Modi as its leader while the opposition INDIA bloc said it will take appropriate steps at the appropriate time to "realise the people's desire not to be ruled by the BJP government". The ruling and opposition alliances held parallel meetings at the Prime Minister's residence and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's residence respectively in the evening, a day after the election results gave a clear majority to the BJP-led NDA. While the BJP won 240 Lok Sabha seats of its own, the NDA has bagged 293 seats, comfortably above the majority mark of 272 in the 543-member House, paving the way for Modi to take the oath for a third consecutive term, a first for any ruling alliance since 1962. The opposition INDIA bloc too is buoyed after making stunning gains this time by bagging 234 seats. Setting the tone for his third straight term as the head of a ...

Dalai Lama congratulates Modi over NDA's success in Lok Sabha election

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the NDA on success in the Lok Sabha elections. "As you prepare to resume office for a new term, I wish you continued success in meeting whatever challenges may lie ahead in fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the people of this great nation," the Dalai Lama said in a letter. "It fills me with admiration and pride to see India upholding its responsibility as the world's largest democracy. These elections have indicated how much the people of India value their democracy," the letter further said. "On this occasion too, I would like to take the opportunity to express the Tibetan people's immense gratitude to the government and people of India for its warm hospitality. "It is due to India's consistent generosity and kindness to us that we have been able to preserve our ancient cultural heritage in exile, in peace and freedom. We have also been quite successful in creating a greater ...

World leaders congratulate PM Modi, while US and Russia remain silent

The US State Department stated in a Tuesday night press briefing that the Biden administration is waiting for the final election results

What challenges does the BJP face as India re-embraces coalition politics?

The NDA has secured 292 seats, with the BJP holding 240. However, this is insufficient for a majority, requiring support from allies like the JD(U) and the TDP

Lok Sabha election results 2024: Why 'all eyes are on Nitish Kumar' today

Given Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's track record of strategic alliances during pivotal moments, his role is anticipated to be significant in this election

Terrible Tuesday: Investors suffer Rs 31 trillion shock, benchmarks slip 6%

Benchmark indices slip 6% in worst results day decline at least since 1999

Modi 3.0: Coalition is back as BJP-led NDA returns for historic 3rd term

NDA has majority but BJP falls short of 272 as INDIA bloc runs it close; both alliances meet today

The coalition reset

The new govt must adopt a consultative approach

This is a victory of democracy, of faith in Constitution: PM Modi

Every Indian is proud of our electoral system, its credibility, said PM Modi in his address after the poll verdict

Lok Sabha 2024: Why Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar are kingmakers now

Since the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has not secured an outright majority, the pivotal factor for achieving a majority rests with Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar

Change of mood: Drums and desolation at party offices after poll results

One Congress worker pointed to the screen and said, "Bazaar me lagi aag", referring to the stock market crash and causing much mirth all around

Nitish Kumar to hold more sway in NDA, equations with BJP may change

This social media post came amid reports of key INDIA leader Sharad Pawar dialling Kumar and TDP's Chandrababu Naidu. Pawar, however, rejected these reports in a press conference later in the day

Lok Sabha polls: Nitish Kumar to attend NDA meeting in Delhi on June 6

Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) president Nitish Kumar will on Wednesday take part in the NDA meeting scheduled in the national capital, highly placed sources said here. Kumar, whose party is set to grab 12 out of the state's 40 seats, will be leaving for Delhi in the morning. Kumar had visited Delhi during the weekend when he met top BJP leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. With the BJP falling short of majority, Kumar is being seen as a key player whom the opposition INDIA bloc is also sending fillers.

'Modi lost credibility, must resign': Mamata on Lok Sabha poll results

'The Lok Sabha election results 2024 have shown that Modi has lost all credibility and he should immediately resign,' said Mamata Banerjee

Lok Sabha 2024: The results prove Prashant Kishor's predictions wrong

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) poised to win 239, NDA 290, while INDIA bloc leads in 235 seats, others in 18

LS poll results: In Mumbai ruling NDA gets a taste of voter 'intolerance'

Many feel they are willing to give Congress leader Rahul Gandhi a 'chance' to run the show; and several point out that they want someone to take care of their local issues

Yogendra Yadav poll predictions were right: BJP misses 272-majority mark

Lok Sabha elections results 2024: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) poised to win 241, NDA 294, while INDIA bloc leads in 231 seats

HD Kumaraswamy wins Mandya seat; nephew Prajwal Revanna trails in Hassan

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Janata Dal (Secular), a stronghold in Karnataka, has secured victory in two seats in Karnataka so far, as part of the NDA

LS polls: NDA ally HAM(S) chief Jitan Ram Manjhi wins from Bihar's Gaya

HAM(S) chief Jitan Ram Manjhi, the former chief minister of Bihar, won the Gaya Lok Sabha seat in Bihar by 1,01,812 votes on Tuesday, according to the Election Commission. Manjhi, who will turn 80 in four months, secured 4,94,960 votes. His nearest rival Kumar Sarvjeet of the RJD got 3,93,148 votes. Manjhi had been trying his luck from Gaya since the 2014 Lok Sabha elections in which he was the JD(U) candidate and finished third. In 2019, he fought on the symbol of his own party but lost to the JD(U) by over 1.5 lakh votes. He is the MLA of Imamganj, which is in Gaya district but is part of the Aurangabad Lok Sabha constituency.

PM Modi must take moral responsibility and resign: Congress on LS polls

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Jairam Ramesh said that the INDIA bloc's better-than-expected performance was a sign that it was time for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to resign from his post