New Delhi, June 4: The fervent anticipation surrounding the 2024 Lok Sabha election results intensifies as the initial counting indicates a clear lead for the NDA.
With the counting of votes currently in progress, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) emerges as the frontrunner with an early lead in 286 seats, while the opposing INDIA bloc trails behind at 213 seats.
The culmination of the extensive electoral process, spanning seven phases for the 543 Lok Sabha seats, unfolded on Saturday. Expectations are high as the final outcome is slated for announcement by Tuesday evening.
In Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi enjoys a comfortable lead over Congress candidate Ajay Rai, showcasing unwavering support from the constituency.
Meanwhile, in Rae Bareli, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi maintains a lead, overshadowing BJP's Dinesh Pratap Yadav and BSP's Thakur Prasad Yadav, who are trailing behind.
A gripping showdown unravels in West Bengal, with the NDA asserting dominance in 21 seats, closely pursued by the Trinamool Congress at 18 seats.
In Thiruvananthapuram, Congress contender Shashi Tharoor holds sway against BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar, securing an early lead.
Notably, Bollywood luminary and BJP candidate Kangana Ranaut from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi constituency commands a lead, while Congress nominee Vikramaditya Singh lags behind in the initial trends, underlining the diverse dynamics at play in this election cycle.