New Delhi, June 05: In the recent Lok Sabha elections, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured 292 seats, surpassing the Opposition alliance – INDIA, which won 232 seats.
Despite the NDA crossing the majority mark of 272, the INDIA bloc has given them a tough fight, turning the election into a closely contested battle.
Exit polls had initially favored the NDA, especially due to the BJP’s gains in southern and eastern states.
However, the final results have shown a spirited challenge from the INDIA bloc. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed BJP workers, expressing confidence that the NDA would form the government for the third time, but the contest remains intense.
Government formation talks are underway, here are the UPDATES
Nitish Kumar, the Chief Minister of Bihar and JD(U) chief, and Tejashwi Yadav, the leader of the RJD, were seen taking the same flight from Patna to Delhi. Both leaders were heading to the capital for separate meetings, one for the key NDA meet and the other for the INDI Alliance meet.
NDA meeting concludes
The key meeting of NDA partners at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence to discuss the formation of the government has concluded.
The Union cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today recommended the dissolution of the 17th Lok Sabha following a meeting at his residence.
