Election Results
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections saw a reduced BJP majority, with the party winning 240 seats (below the 272 majority mark) and depending on allies to form the government as the opposition INDIA bloc made significant gains.
Final Results
Seat distribution:
Lok Sabha 2024
| Party/Alliance | Seats |
|---|---|
| BJP | 240 |
| NDA Total | 293 |
| Congress | 99 |
| INDIA Bloc Total | 234 |
| Others | 16 |
NDA Coalition
Government formation:
Key Partners
| Party | Seats |
|---|---|
| BJP | 240 |
| TDP | 16 |
| JD(U) | 12 |
| Shiv Sena (Shinde) | 7 |
| Others | Various |
BJP's Performance
Ruling party analysis:
Comparison
| Election | BJP Seats |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 282 |
| 2019 | 303 |
| 2024 | 240 |
| Trend | First decline in decade |
State-wise Swings
Where BJP lost ground:
Key Losses
| State | BJP Change |
|---|---|
| UP | -29 seats |
| Maharashtra | Significant loss |
| Rajasthan | Below 2019 |
| Karnataka | Reduced |
Congress Revival
Opposition gains:
Performance
| Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| 2019 seats | 52 |
| 2024 seats | 99 |
| Growth | Nearly doubled |
| States improved | UP, MP, Rajasthan |
INDIA Bloc Success
Alliance performance:
Key Contributions
| Party | Performance |
|---|---|
| Samajwadi Party | 37 seats in UP |
| TMC | 29 in West Bengal |
| DMK+ | 39/39 in Tamil Nadu |
| Shiv Sena (UBT) | 9 in Maharashtra |
Key Issues
What influenced voting:
Campaign Themes
| Issue | Impact |
|---|---|
| Constitution | Opposition effective |
| Reservation | Fear messaging |
| Unemployment | Youth concern |
| Price rise | Cost of living |
| Caste census | INDIA demand |
Modi's Third Term
PM's position:
New Dynamic
| Factor | Status |
|---|---|
| Majority | Dependent on allies |
| Coalition | Management needed |
| Policy | Negotiated |
| Power | Somewhat constrained |
Rahul Gandhi
Opposition leader's role:
Rise
| Factor | Status |
|---|---|
| Campaign | Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra |
| Messaging | Constitution, jobs |
| Result | Vindication |
| Position | LoP, strengthened |
Coalition Dynamics
NDA management:
Key Partners' Demands
| Partner | Expectations |
|---|---|
| TDP | Andhra special status |
| JD(U) | Bihar special status, caste census |
| Others | Cabinet berths, state projects |
Looking Ahead
Post-election politics:
Implications
- Coalition government complexities
- Policy negotiations
- State elections impact
- 2029 preparation
- Opposition coordination
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections marked a significant shift in India's political landscape, ending the era of single-party dominance and returning coalition politics.
