India Election Results | Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Live Updates: PM Modi wins from Varanasi by margin of over 1,50,000 votes (2024)

Several political leaders, including four from the BJP, have achieved remarkable victories, surpassing the previous record for the highest victory margin in the Lok Sabha polls. Indore's incumbent MP, Shankar Lalwani, stands at the top of the chart with an astounding winning margin exceeding 11.72 lakh votes.

Home Minister Amit Shah, former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and BJP's Gujarat leader C R Patil have also demonstrated significant leads, each securing over seven lakh votes from their respective constituencies as per the latest count. Additionally, Congress's Rakibul Hussain is leading from Dhubri in Assam by a margin of more than 7.36 lakh votes.

Prior to this remarkable achievement, the record for the highest winning margin was held by Pritam Munde of the BJP, who won a bypoll in October 2014 from Beed in Maharashtra by more than 6.96 lakh votes.

C R Patil, a three-term MP from Navsari, previously held the record for the second-highest margin after winning the poll contest by 6.89 lakh votes in 2019. He has now surpassed his own record, leading by 7.67 lakh votes as of 4:30 pm.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan is ahead from Vidisha by more than 7.96 lakh votes, while Amit Shah is leading the poll race in Gandhinagar by a margin of more than 7.37 lakh votes. Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia is also ahead from Guna in Madhya Pradesh by more than 5.4 lakh votes.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leading by more than 1.49 lakh votes from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.

In Uttar Pradesh, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has surpassed Sonia Gandhi's 2019 victory margin from the Rae Bareli constituency, leading by more than 3.88 lakh votes against his nearest rival Dinesh Pratap Singh of the BJP. Gandhi is also leading from Wayanad in Kerala by a margin of more than 3.64 lakh votes.

Former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb of the BJP is leading from Tripura West by a margin of more than six lakh votes, while Kriti Dev Debbarman of the saffron party has won the Tripura East constituency by a margin of more than 4.86 lakh votes.

Other notable victories include BJP's Hemang Joshi leading by more than 5.82 lakh votes from Vadodara and Congress's Amasahayam Raghuram Reddy winning from Khammam by a margin of more than 4.59 lakh votes.

BJP's Eatala Rajender is leading by 3.81 lakh votes from Malkangiri, while Ajay Bhatt from the Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar constituency is leading by a margin of more than 3.26 lakh votes.

BJP's Brijmohan Agrawal is leading by a margin of more than 4.43 lakh votes from Raipur.

Hema Malini of the BJP, seeking a hat-trick from Mathura, is leading by 2.61 lakh votes, while Mahesh Sharma is leading by 5.57 lakh votes from Noida.

In Haryana, Congress's Kumari Selja and Deepender Singh Hooda are ahead from Sirsa and Rohtak by 2.67 lakh votes and 3.01 lakh votes respectively.

In a dramatic electoral battle unfolding in the Baharampur Lok Sabha constituency of West Bengal's Murshidabad district, Trinamool Congress' (TMC) star candidate and former Indian cricketer, Yusuf Pathan, has won, defeatig Congress's Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, according to the latest updates released by the Election Commission of India (ECI).

Pathan's journey to the forefront of this electoral tussle was not without twists. Initially trailing behind at the third position during the early hours of counting, he steadily gained momentum as the day progressed, ultimately surpassing both Chowdhury and the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Nirmal Kumar Saha.

While Pathan's lead underscores a promising trend, election officials caution that it is preliminary, with numerous rounds of counting still underway before the final verdict is pronounced.

Pathan's emergence as a formidable contender in the political arena adds another dimension to his illustrious career, transitioning from the cricket field to the corridors of power. His potential victory holds significant implications not only for the TMC but also for the broader political landscape in West Bengal.

Actress Kangana Ranaut declared triumph in the Mandi constituency of Himachal Pradesh, marking her debut as a BJP parliamentarian.

By 4:50 pm, Ranaut, a newcomer to BJP candidacy, secured 527,463 votes, leading by over 73,703 votes against her closest competitor, Vikramaditya Singh of the Congress, as per the Election Commission website.

The acclaimed actor, winner of four National Awards, is already reveling in her victory.

"Deeply thankful to the Mandi populace for their love and confidence... This win is yours, a testament to your trust in Prime Minister Modi and the BJP, a triumph for Sanatan and the Mandi region," Ranaut expressed on Instagram.

The "Queen" star also shared snapshots with her mother Asha, capturing a moment of familial joy as they celebrated her early lead over Singh in the constituency.

The Congress-led UDF continued to maintain its lead in the majority of seats in Kerala as the counting of EVM ballots entered its final phase. UDF candidates, including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency, displayed strong performances, with many sitting MPs leading comfortably against their rivals from the CPI(M)-led LDF and the BJP-led NDA.

In a significant development for the BJP in Kerala, actor-politician Suresh Gopi secured a comfortable margin of 75,079 votes in the central Kerala constituency, ending the electoral drought for the party in the state. However, the ruling CPI(M)-led alliance faced setbacks even in its strongholds like Kasaragod, Kannur, Vadakara, and Palakkad, reminiscent of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls where the Left could only secure one seat.

Despite this, CPI(M)'s K Radhakrishnan maintained a lead against his nearest rival, Ramya Haridas of the Congress, in the Alathur seat. Similarly, the party's candidate in the Attingal seat, V Joy, saw a slight increase in his margin to over 4000 votes against his nearest rival, Congress' Adoor Prakash.

UDF candidates Dean Kuriakose (Congress) and N K Premachandran (RSP) from Idukki and Kollam Lok Sabha seats, respectively, were leading by significant margins over their closest rivals, according to trends.

In the Thiruvananthapuram LS seat, Congress's Shashi Tharoor regained a comfortable lead against BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar after a neck-and-neck fight.

Independent candidate Mohmad Haneefa secured victory in the Ladakh Lok Sabha constituency, triumphing over his closest competitor, Congress candidate Tsering Namgyal, by a margin of 27,906 votes, announced Returning Officer Santosh Sukhadeve.

Haneefa garnered 65,303 votes, surpassing Namgyal's 37,397 votes. Meanwhile, the BJP's candidate, Tashi Gyalson, received 31,956 votes in the three-way contest, as reported by Sudhadeve.

Notably, Haneefa, a former district president of the National Conference, became the fourth independent candidate to clinch victory in the Ladakh constituency since its establishment in 1967. Independents previously secured victories in the general elections of 1989, 2004, and 2009.

The BJP had claimed the seat in the 2014 and 2019 general elections. However, the Congress holds the record for the most wins in the constituency, emerging victorious six times, while the National Conference has won twice in the past.

The Working President of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), K T Rama Rao, reflected on the party's journey over the past 24 years since its founding, acknowledging both its achievements and setbacks. He highlighted the formation of Telangana state as the party's greatest accomplishment, along with its consecutive victories in the state assembly elections.

Rama Rao emphasized the significance of the party's role as a regional force, securing substantial victories in the state elections. Despite facing electoral setbacks in the recent polls, he expressed determination to overcome challenges and emerge stronger, likening the party's resilience to that of a Phoenix rising from the ashes.

The victory in the Mahabubnagar MLC by-elections was cited as a pivotal moment, signaling a shift in the political landscape of Telangana. Rama Rao interpreted this success as indicative of changing political dynamics within the state, particularly within the Chief Minister's home districts.

Telangana witnessed a notable voter turnout of 65.67% in the recent Lok Sabha polls, conducted in the fourth phase. In the 2019 elections, the BRS (formerly TRS) secured nine out of 17 seats, with the BJP and Congress winning four and three seats, respectively.

The 2024 Lok Sabha elections, spanning seven phases over 44 days from April 19 to June 1, culminated in the declaration of results on June 4.

Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole credited the party's impressive performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections to the efforts of senior leader Rahul Gandhi and the impactful Bharat Jodo Yatra and Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatras.

He emphasized that the momentum for change began with Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra (BJY) and Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatras (BJNY), which traversed across the length and breadth of India, garnering significant support from the masses.

Patole highlighted that the electorate has decisively rejected the Bharatiya Janata Party's divisive and destructive politics through the peaceful exercise of their voting power. He asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrogance has been shattered, marking a victory for the common people and political workers who diligently worked towards this outcome.

The Maharashtra Congress President emphasized that the widespread belief that there was no alternative to Modi has been effectively disproven by the Lok Sabha election results. He stressed that the democratic expression of the people's will has demonstrated that no individual is above the citizens in a democracy.

Furthermore, Patole reiterated the significance of this outcome as a lesson for those responsible for forming the "unconstitutional government" in Maharashtra, which goes against the principles advocated by leaders such as Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj, and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.

His remarks come in the wake of the Maha Vikas Aghadi's remarkable performance, securing leads or victories in 29 out of 48 Lok Sabha seats, compared to 18 leads or wins for the ruling Mahayuti, along with one Independent candidate emerging victorious in Sangli.

The Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh have resulted in a major upset for the BJP, with six Union Ministers facing the possibility of defeat.

Smriti Irani: In Amethi, she is trailing against Kishori Lal Sharma of the Congress by over 1.45 lakh votes. Despite considering Sharma as a lesser opponent, Irani finds herself at risk of losing in a shocking turn of events.

Ajay Mishra Teni: The Union Minister of State for Home faces a tough challenge in Kheri, where Utkarsh Varma of the Samajwadi Party has surged ahead with a lead of over 33,000 votes. Mishra Teni made headlines due to his involvement in a controversial incident in October 2021, adding to the challenges in his electoral battle.

Kaushal Kishore: In Mohanlalganj, he is trailing behind R.K. Chaudhary of the Samajwadi Party by over 84,000 votes, indicating a significant setback for the BJP in this constituency.

Mahendra Nath Pandey: The Union Minister from Chandauli is facing tough competition from Virendra Singh of the Samajwadi Party, with a deficit of over 22,000 votes.

Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti: In Fatehpur, she is trailing against Samajwadi Party's Naresh Uttam Patel by a considerable margin of over 26,000 votes, signaling a possible defeat for the Union Minister.

The Coimbatore rally in April, where Chief Minister M K Stalin and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addressed the public, left a lasting impact, with Stalin likening the turnout to the blockbuster movie "Baahubali" and declaring that the "total BJP was trumped" by that single event.

The streak of electoral success for the DMK and its allies began in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls and continued through subsequent civic polls and the 2021 Assembly elections, culminating in a resounding victory for the Dravidian party and its partners.

Stalin's leadership was instrumental in shaping the election campaign, with a focus on themes of social justice and welfare schemes. He emphasized the importance of voting out the BJP to protect social justice and welfare initiatives, warning that a return of PM Modi's government would endanger these principles.

Slogans highlighting PM Modi's infrequent visits to the state, the burdensome GST regime, and allegations of an undisclosed alliance between AIADMK and BJP resonated with voters. Additionally, welfare schemes like financial assistance for women, free breakfast for school children, and fare-free bus travel for women bolstered support for the ruling party.

Stalin adeptly countered BJP's attacks, dismissing accusations of family rule and challenging Modi's record on issues like the Madurai AIIMS project and flood relief for Tamil Nadu. He also criticized BJP's handling of the Katchatheevu issue and accused Modi of failing to confront Sri Lanka and China.

The DMK's election song, "Stalin Kural, Namakkagave, Nammai Kaakkave," reflected a fighting spirit and rallied support against the BJP. Stalin framed the 2024 LS polls as a "second freedom movement" and portrayed the election as a choice between continuing BJP rule or ushering in change.

After a decade in opposition, Stalin's leadership guided the DMK to a significant victory in the 2021 Assembly elections, solidifying his position as a formidable political force in Tamil Nadu.

At least 15 Muslim candidates are emerging as frontrunners in various constituencies across the country, marking a significant presence in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Among them is Yusuf Pathan, the TMC candidate from Berhampore, who maintains a comfortable lead against Congress stalwart Adhir Ranjan Choudhary.

This year, a total of 78 Muslim candidates contested in the Lok Sabha elections, with several of them showing promising leads. Notable among them is Imran Masood from Saharanpur, who commands a lead of over 80,000 votes, and Iqra Choudhary, a 29-year-old candidate from Kairana, leading by over 60,000 votes.

Afzal Ansari, the incumbent MP from Ghazipur, is also securing a significant lead in his constituency, surpassing 1 lakh votes. Meanwhile, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi maintains a commanding lead of over 3 lakh votes in Hyderabad, where he is the incumbent MP.

In Ladakh, independent candidate Mohammad Haneefa Jan enjoys a comfortable lead of 28,673 votes, while Abdul Rashid Sheikh, another independent candidate from Baramulla, leads by nearly 2 lakh votes.

In Uttar Pradesh, Mohibbullah from Rampur and Zia Ur Rehman from Sambhal are both leading by impressive margins of over 80,000 and 1.3 lakh votes, respectively.

In Anantnag-Rajouri, Mian Altaf Ahmad from the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (J&KNC) is leading by over 2.5 lakh votes against former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti.

From Srinagar, J&KNC candidate Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi maintains a lead of over 1.8 lakh votes.

Additionally, in West Bengal's Baharampur seat, TMC candidate Yusuf Pathan, a first-time contender, is leading against Congress veteran Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury by 29,781 votes, marking a significant shift in the political landscape.

Actor-turned-politician Suresh Gopi expressed his jubilation over the historic win poised in the parliamentary seat of Thrissur, emphasizing the significance of the BJP's breakthrough in Kerala, according to trends announced by the Election Commission on Tuesday in the counting of votes in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

"What was very impossible became gloriously possible," said the actor who contested from the seat for the second time after losing in the last general elections in 2019.

Gopi attributed his victory to the support of the "truly secular voters" of Thrissur, stating that despite attempts to divert their allegiance from the BJP, divine intervention guided them on the right path.

"Attempts were made to mislead the voters but God led them on the correct path to accept my party through me ...even if some of you feel that this is a miracle, this miracle was imminent...The victory is due to people's blessings. I bow down to the truly secular voters of Thrissur who made this victory possible," the actor said.

Expressing his admiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gopi declared his commitment to working for the betterment of Kerala as a whole.

"Narendra Modi is my political God. ..I am not believing in just a manifesto...I will work for the whole Kerala...I will work as Kerala MP," he said.

The 65-year-old actor exuded excitement over his victory, describing it as the culmination of years of emotional investment in his constituency. He also acknowledged the tireless efforts of BJP workers and volunteers in his election campaign.

"I am in totally an ecstatic mood. What was very impossible became gloriously possible...it was not a 62-day campaign process, it was an emotional carriage for the past 7 years...I work for Kerala as a whole. My first pick will be to have AIIMS," Gopi said.

Suresh Gopi was leading with 400,706 votes in the Thrissur constituency, maintaining a margin of 73,091 votes over his closest rival, V S Sunil Kumar of the CPI, and Congress' Muraleedharan of the Congress who polled 319,560 votes, as per data on the poll body's website at 2 pm.

The BJP's success in Kerala marks a significant milestone, particularly considering the party's previous struggles to make inroads in the state. With the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by the BJP crossing the majority mark in early leads and the INDIA bloc surging above 200, the Lok Sabha elections present a paradigm shift in the political landscape, defying all exit poll predictions.

Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and Congress leader Digvijay Singh hailed the latest trends showing the INDIA bloc leading in 200-plus seats in the Lok Sabha polls, attributing it to the commitment of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to his ideologies.

"I would like to congratulate Mallikarjun Khargeji, under whose leadership we fought the elections. It is the victory of Rahulji's commitment to his ideologies. It is now apparent that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will not get a clear majority, and it would lead to inner conflicts among them," Singh said while speaking to reporters in Madhya Pradesh's Rajgarh.

"As far as Rajgarh is concerned, the counting is halfway done. Let's see now," he added.

In Rajgarh, Singh is contesting against BJP's Rodmal Nagar. The latest trends by the Election Commission of India (ECI) showed Nagar leading by 1,10,036 votes while Singh was trailing behind.

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by the BJP is ahead in 293 seats, while the INDIA bloc is leading in 233 seats, indicating significant gains for the latter. The Congress, which won merely 52 seats in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, is currently leading in 95 seats, while the BJP is ahead in 234 seats.

The BJP-led NDA appears far from its target of "400 Paar," with the BJP falling short of a simple majority in Lok Sabha, according to the latest trends. The BJP-led NDA, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, fought the Lok Sabha elections for a third straight term in office.

Only six independent candidates appear to be on track for victory in the Lok Sabha polls this time, despite nearly half of the over 8,000 candidates contesting without any party affiliation.

Among them, Abdul Rashid Sheikh, popularly known as Engineer Rashid, stands out as a giant slayer, leading against J&K National Conference leader Omar Abdullah with a margin of over 1,86,000 votes.

Sarabjeet Singh Khalsa, son of Beant Singh, one of the two assassins of former prime minister Indira Gandhi, contested as an independent candidate from Faridkot in Punjab. He leads against his nearest rival Karamjit Singh Anmol of the Aam Aadmi Party with a margin of over 66,000 votes. Singh had previously contested elections in 2014 and 2019 without success.

Meanwhile, radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh, chief of the 'Waris Punjab De' outfit, is leading in Punjab's Khadoor Sahib Lok Sabha seat over the Congress's Kulbir Singh Zira. Amritpal, currently lodged in Assam's Dibrugarh jail under the National Security Act, contested as an Independent.

In Maharashtra's Sangli, Vishal Prakashbapu Patil, a Congress rebel who contested as an Independent after Shiv Sena (UBT) fielded a candidate from the seat, leads with a margin of over 93,000 votes. He is the grandson of former Maharashtra chief minister Vasantdada Patil.

The other Independent candidates on track for victory are Mohammad Haneefa Jan from Ladakh, who resigned from the National Conference, and Patel Umeshbhai Babubhai from Daman & Diu.

Despite their prominence in this election, data show a decline in voter trust in independent candidates over the years. Since 1991, over 99 percent of them have lost their deposits.

In 2019, only four Independent candidates emerged victorious out of more than 8,000 contesting polls, with over 99.6 percent losing their deposits.

Historically, the number of winning Independent candidates has decreased from over six percent in 1951 to around 0.11 percent in 2019, reflecting a shifting electoral landscape.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor is leading in Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat, prevailing over NDA candidate and Minister of State Rajeev Chandrasekhar.

Initially, Chandrasekhar surged ahead with a lead of 23,000 votes. However, the tide turned as the officials commenced counting votes from the coastal areas, propelling Tharoor to the forefront.

This victory echoes Tharoor's triumph in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections when he faced a similar early setback against BJP stalwart O. Rajagopal. Despite trailing by at least 15,000 votes initially, Tharoor ultimately emerged victorious in that contest as well.

The INDIA alliance has staged a remarkable resurgence in several politically-significant Hindi heartland states, with the latest trends in vote counting on Tuesday indicating a lead in 42 seats out of 80 in Uttar Pradesh, along with steady progress in Rajasthan, Bihar, Haryana, and Jharkhand.

Despite this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP-led alliance is poised to secure power for a third consecutive term, albeit without the overwhelming majority predicted by various exit polls.

The most notable turnaround by the INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) was observed in Uttar Pradesh, where the Samajwadi Party was ahead in 35 seats and the Congress in seven, according to the trends.

In Rajasthan, the BJP led in 14 seats, while the Congress was ahead in eight, with the CPI(M), Rashtriya Loktantrik Party, and Bharat Adivasi Party also leading in one seat each.

Similarly, in Bihar, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) was ahead in four seats, the Congress in two, and the CPI(ML) in two.

In Haryana, both the Congress and BJP were leading in five seats each, marking a significant shift from the BJP's clean sweep of all 10 seats in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

In Jharkhand, the INDIA alliance's Congress and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) were ahead in three and two seats respectively, while the BJP led in eight seats.

However, the NDA maintained its dominance in Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi, and Chhattisgarh, with the BJP leading in all seats in these states.

In total, the Hindi heartland states account for 225 Lok Sabha seats, making them crucial battlegrounds in shaping the political landscape of the nation.

Union Minister and BJP candidate from Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat Rajeev Chandrashekhar said, "It is disappointing given that we worked very hard. We ran a very positive campaign. 3.4 lakh people supported us which is a record number. I believe we are on the right track. I am disappointed that I could not win. My commitment to Thiruvananthapuram and people of Thiruvananthapuram remains steadfast."

As per the latest ECI trends, he is trailing from the seat by a margin of 15,759 votes. Counting is underway.

JKNC vice-president and Baramulla Lok Sabha candidate Omar Abdullah said, "I knew this contest would be tough. I accept the mandate of the people. The people of Kargil and Leh have defeated the BJP. I congratulate them...)

On Lok Sabha election results, "We are very happy to see the (Lok Sabha) results. Exit polls have been proved wrong. The way Akhilesh in UP, Stalin in TN, Sharad Pawar & Shiv Sena in Maharashtra, Mamata didi in West Bengal and Congress-Rahul- Priyanka and Kharge saheb performed so well..No one had thought of this. For NDA, running a coalition govt will be a new thing now. In the coming days, we will see how they will adjust their style to run a coalition govt."

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday hailed the voters for delivering a strong message against the politics of "hatred and dictatorship" as early trends of the Lok Sabha poll results indicated a challenging battle for the BJP-led NDA in several key states.

Addressing a press conference, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh expressed gratitude to the voters, stating, "The election results are unfolding today, and the picture is becoming clearer. These elections are a message from the public that they are tired of the BJP's 10-year rule and want a change."

Singh emphasized that the results reflect a desire among the electorate to address issues such as inflation and indicated fatigue with the BJP's governance. He particularly criticized the BJP's campaign rhetoric and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to consider stepping down, given the outcome.

Meanwhile, AAP Delhi state convener Gopal Rai highlighted the party's performance in Delhi, acknowledging the challenging circ*mstances under which they contested. Despite the BJP leading in all seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi, Rai noted that AAP had put up a strong fight, narrowing the margins compared to the previous elections.

Rai also pointed out the increased representation expected for AAP in Punjab, where they are leading in two seats and have secured a win in Sangrur. He underscored the potential role of BJP's allies, such as N Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar, in shaping the political landscape, given their history of opposition to Modi's leadership.

Looking ahead, Singh mentioned that the INDIA bloc, comprising various opposition parties, would convene soon to strategize on the future course of action.

As the counting of votes is underway for the 18th Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is contesting from Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi is leading with 152355 votes.

On the other hand, Congress' Ajay Rai has garnered 403382 votes.

Uttar Pradesh Congress chief and candidate from Varanasi, Ajay Rai asserted that the exit polls released after the conclusion of the seventh and last phase of Lok Sabha elections were fabricated.

He said, "I had said yesterday too that the exit poll was concocted, to mislead people and create mental pressure. We are connected to the ground reality, I had said that the INDIA alliance will give results and the outcome is before everyone."

Expressing confidence in the victory, Rai said, "INDIA alliance is going to form the government in the country and the alliance is winning with a huge majority. We will also win Varanasi."

In Rajasthan's ongoing Lok Sabha elections, the Congress-led alliance is making significant strides, leading on 11 seats out of the total 25.

Among these, the Congress itself is ahead on eight seats, while its alliance partners from the RLP, CPI-M, and Bharatiya Tribal Party are leading on three seats each.

This marks a notable shift from the previous general elections, where the BJP had clinched victory on all 25 seats in both 2014 and 2019.

In a surprising turn of events, Congress candidate Umedaram Beniwal is leading in the Barmer Lok Sabha constituency, known to be a challenging seat with a heightened voter turnout compared to the 2019 polls.

Election Commission authorities have confirmed BJP candidate Manju Sharma's win from the Jaipur Lok Sabha seat, securing victory by a margin of over three lakh votes against her Congress counterpart Pratap Singh Khachriyawas.

Key BJP figures, including Union Minister Arjunram Meghwaln, are leading in various constituencies, with Meghwaln leading in Bikaner by 54,475 votes, and Rao Rajendra Singh ahead in Jaipur Rural with 5,896 votes.

Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav is leading in Alwar with 48,102 votes, while Bhagirath Chaudhary is ahead in Ajmer.

In Jodhpur, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekahwat is leading with a substantial margin of 90,724 votes. Dushyant Singh, the son of former CM Vasundhara Raje, is leading in his constituency with 36,6493 votes.

Other notable leads include Damodar Agarwal in Bhilwara, Mahima Kumar in Rajsamand, CP Joshi in Chhittorgarh, and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, all from the BJP camp.

In Jalore, Lumbaram is leading with a significant margin, leaving his Congress rival Vaibhav Gehlot trailing. Gehlot, the son of former CM Ashok Gehlot, is facing a tough contest in the constituency.

Meanwhile, BJP's Mannalal Rawat is leading in his constituency, with Congress candidate Tarachand Meena trailing.

Reflecting on the evolving political landscape, Congress candidate Rahul Kaswan attributed the success to the collective efforts of the Congress team and noted an evident shift in public sentiment against certain political figures.

In a surprising turn of events, Congress' Amethi Lok Sabha candidate, Kishori Lal Sharma, has established a commanding lead of more than one lakh votes over the incumbent BJP MP and Union Minister, Smriti Irani, who gained prominence after her victory over Rahul Gandhi from the same seat in 2019.

According to the latest trends displayed on the Election Commission's website, Sharma has amassed a significant lead of 1,10,684 votes against Irani.

Meanwhile, another unexpected outcome is unfolding in West Bengal's Baharampur constituency, where Yusuf Pathan, a first-time contender representing the TMC, is currently leading against the outgoing Lok Sabha leader and six-time MP from Congress, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, by a margin of 29,781 votes.

In Kheri, Union Minister and two-time MP Ajay Kumar Teni finds himself trailing behind Samajwadi Party's Utkarsh Verma Madhur by 30,337 votes.

Additionally, senior BJP leader and former Union Minister, Maneka Gandhi, is facing a setback in the Sultanpur constituency, trailing against SP candidate Rambhual Nishad by 22,637 votes.

Further compounding the surprises, Annamalai Kuppusamy, the BJP's Tamil Nadu president, is currently lagging behind in Coimbatore against DMK's Ganapathy Rajkumar P by a margin of 33,230 votes.

In a notable turn of events, several women candidates have surged ahead in their respective constituencies in the ongoing general elections, showcasing a significant shift in the political landscape.

Leading the pack is Selja, the Congress candidate from Sirsa, commanding a substantial lead of over 2.5 lakh votes in her constituency as of 3:35 pm. Bansuri Swaraj, fielded by the BJP from the New Delhi constituency, follows suit, securing a lead of over 50,000 votes.

A total of 797 women contested in the Lok Sabha elections, with prominent figures like Kangana Ranaut, Hema Malini, Dimple Yadav, and Misha Bharti making significant strides in their electoral battles.

Kangana Ranaut, making her debut as a BJP candidate from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi constituency, is leading by over 70,000 votes against Congress leader Vikramaditya Singh as of 3 pm.

Meanwhile, incumbent MP Hema Malini from Mathura has garnered a commanding lead of over 2 lakh votes against Congress candidate Mukesh Dhangar.

In Mainpuri, Dimple Yadav, the incumbent MP, maintains a comfortable lead of over 2 lakh votes over BJP's Jayveer Singh.

Misha Bharti, daughter of RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav, has also made significant headway, leading against Union Minister and incumbent MP from Bihar's Pataliputra by a margin of nearly 50,000 votes.

Other prominent women leaders include Mahua Moitra, the incumbent MP from West Bengal's Krishnanagar, leading by over 50,000 votes, and Supriya Sule, the incumbent MP from Baramati, leading by over 20,000 votes.

Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, incumbent MP from Thoothukkudi representing the DMK, is also making waves, leading from her constituency by an impressive margin of over 2.5 lakh votes.

However, amidst these success stories, incumbents Smriti Irani of Amethi and Maneka Gandhi of Sultanpur are trailing by significant margins in their constituencies, underscoring the competitive nature of this electoral battle.

Indra Hang Subba, the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) candidate, has taken a commanding lead in the solitary Lok Sabha constituency in Sikkim, according to the most recent data provided by the Election Commission of India (ECI). Subba has amassed 1,56,836 votes, putting him 78,170 votes ahead of his closest rival, Bharat Basnett of the Citizen Action Party-Sikkim, who has secured 78,666 votes.

Prem Das Rai, representing the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF), currently holds the third position with 75,464 votes. Surprisingly, Gopal Chettri, the Congress candidate, has received a mere 2,190 votes, which is even lower than the number of votes cast for the "None of the Above" (NOTA) option.

The latest figures reveal that 2,433 voters have chosen to exercise their right to reject all the candidates by opting for NOTA, surpassing the votes garnered by the Congress candidate.

DMK-led INDIA bloc continued its lead in Tamil Nadu with the front leading in 37 seats of the 39 Lok Sabha seats in the state.

Senior DMK leaders TR Baalu, Kanimozhi and A Raja are leading against their respective rivals by margins of more than 50,000 votes. Union minister and former Tamil Nadu state president of the BJP, L Murugan is trailing.

Kanimozhi is leading from her Thoothukudi seat by a margin of around 1,25,000 votes over her nearest AIADMK rival Sivasamy Velumani, while T.R. Baalu is leading by more than 1,00,000 votes in Sriperumbudur. Former Union minister and senior leader, A Raja is leading from Nilgiris seat by a margin of around 69,000 votes against his nearest rival and Union minister L Murugan.

As the counting of votes is underway in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)-Congress combine was seen sweeping the Lok Sabha Elections in the state while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) failed to open its account in the state.

All 39 seats in Tamil Nadu voted in a single phase on April 19 in Lok Sabha polls. The voter turnout of 72.09 per cent was recorded in the state.

The DMK is leading on 21 seats, Congress is leading on nine seats, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi on two seats, the Communist Party of India on two seats, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) on two seats and Pattali Makkal Katchi, Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, Indian Union Muslim League is leading on 1 each.

Counting trends showed BJP trailing in the Faizabad constituency. The city Ayodhya is located in what was formerly known as Faizabad district.

Faizabad district was officially renamed Ayodhya in 2018. However, the Lok Sabha seat is still called Faizabad.

More than five hours after counting started, BJP's candidate Lallu Singh is trailing behind Samajwadi Party candidate Awadhesh Prasad. The lead margin was around 12,778 votes as of 2:30pm.

TMC's Mahua Moitra, who is seeking re-election from West Bengal's Krishnanagar seat, is leading with a vote margin of over 60k votes against BJP candidate Amrita Roy, as per ECI.

Bharatiya Janata Party's Amrita Roy has so far garnered 238294 votes. In the 2019 Lok Sabha election, Mahua Moitra won from Krishnanagar Lok Sabha seat by winning 614,872 votes.

West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar contesting from the Balurghat Lok Sabha seat is trailing by a margin of 1,86,823 votes against TMC candidate Biplab Mitra, as per the ECI.

Meanwhile, Trinamool Congress General Secretary and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee's nephew and candidate from Diamond Harbour seat, Abhishek Banerjee is leading from the seat with a margin of 4,31,736 votes.