Latest news on election 2019
Here are some of the latest news updates on the 2019 Indian general elections:
Election Results:
- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won a majority of seats in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian parliament, with 303 seats out of 543.
- The Indian National Congress (INC) has won 52 seats, while the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) has won 22 seats.
- The results have been declared for all 543 seats in the Lok Sabha.
Key Highlights:
- The BJP has won a majority of seats in several key states, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh.
- The INC has won a majority of seats in several key states, including Punjab, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh.
- The TMC has won a majority of seats in West Bengal, while the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has won a majority of seats in Tamil Nadu.
- The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has won 10 seats, while the Samajwadi Party (SP) has won 5 seats.
Reactions:
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the BJP on its victory, saying that it is a "historic mandate".
- Congress president Rahul Gandhi has conceded defeat, saying that the party will "rebuild and come back stronger".
- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has said that the TMC's victory in the state is a "victory of democracy".
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami has said that the DMK's victory in the state is a "victory of the people".
Controversies:
- There have been reports of violence and booth capturing in several states, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal.
- The Election Commission has ordered re-polls in several constituencies due to allegations of irregularities.
- The BJP has been accused of using money power and muscle power to influence voters, while the INC has been accused of using caste and communal politics.
Impact:
- The election results are likely to have a significant impact on the country's politics, with the BJP set to form the next government at the Centre.
- The results are also likely to have an impact on the economy, with the BJP's victory seen as a vote of confidence in the government's economic policies.
- The results are also likely to have an impact on the country's foreign policy, with the BJP's victory seen as a vote of confidence in the government's foreign policy initiatives.