Election 2019 news
Here are some key news stories and updates from the 2019 Indian general elections:
Election Schedule:
- The 2019 Indian general elections were held in seven phases from April 11 to May 19, 2019.
- The counting of votes took place on May 23, 2019.
Major Parties:
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led by Narendra Modi
- Indian National Congress (INC) led by Rahul Gandhi
- Janata Dal (United) led by Nitish Kumar
- All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) led by Edappadi K. Palaniswami
- Telugu Desam Party (TDP) led by N. Chandrababu Naidu
- YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) led by Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy
Key Issues:
- National Security and Terrorism
- Economy and Job Creation
- Corruption and Governance
- Education and Healthcare
- Farmers' Welfare and Agricultural Reforms
Notable Events:
- The election campaign saw intense competition between the BJP and INC, with both parties accusing each other of corruption and misgovernance.
- The BJP's campaign focused on national security, economic growth, and Modi's leadership, while the INC's campaign emphasized issues like corruption, unemployment, and farmers' welfare.
- The election saw a high voter turnout, with over 67% of eligible voters casting their ballots.
- The counting of votes took place on May 23, 2019, with the BJP emerging as the single largest party, winning 303 seats in the Lok Sabha.
Results:
- The BJP won 303 seats in the Lok Sabha, while the INC won 52 seats.
- The AIADMK won 37 seats, the TDP won 3 seats, and the YSRCP won 22 seats.
- The JD(U) won 16 seats, while the BSP won 10 seats.
- The AAP won 1 seat, while the CPI(M) won 2 seats.
Post-Election Developments:
- The BJP formed the government at the Centre, with Narendra Modi being sworn in as the Prime Minister for a second term.
- The INC and other opposition parties accused the BJP of using money power and muscle to win the elections.
- The election results led to a significant shift in the political landscape, with the BJP emerging as the dominant party in Indian politics.
- The opposition parties have been trying to form a united front to take on the BJP in the future elections.
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