As BJP distributes laddoos as NDA gains easy lead in early trends, INDIA members rejoice crossing the 200-mark. The biggest surprise - negative for BJP and positive for Congress-INDIA has been the state of Uttar Pradesh where the BJP-led NDA is currently leading in 39 seats while the INDIA bloc is ahead in 40, according to the latest trends.
The BJP has surged ahead of the Opposition alliance - INDIA - as couting of votes is underway for the Lok Sabha elections 2024. This time, the BJP has set a target of 370 seats for itself and 400 seats for NDA. Poll Pundits have predicted a third term for PM Narendra Modi. The Congress, attenuated by poll losses and a string of defections, is part of the Opposition bloc INDIA taking on the BJP. Any party or coalition needs a majority of 272 seats to form the government.
This year's Lok Sabha election was the second-longest since India's first election in 1951-52.
The contest between the BJP and INDIA alliance in the Lok Sabha polls is a reflection of a broader ideological battle.