June 4th 2024.
The results of the just concluded Lok Sabha polls have been pouring in, and it seems that the BJP-led NDA is making strides in two southern states, namely Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Meanwhile, the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu and Congress in Kerala are on their way to yet another impressive performance, as per the latest trends from the vote counting.
The BJP, with a strong focus on the south, had put in a great deal of effort and determination to make gains in the 131 seats up for grabs across five states - Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana - along with the two union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry.
According to the latest updates from the Election Commission, the BJP is leading in 18 out of 28 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka, with its ally JD ahead in three. The ruling Congress candidates are also making a mark, leading in seven seats. Notable among the leading candidates is Prajwal Revanna, a suspended JD MP who was recently arrested for allegedly sexually abusing multiple women, with the act even being filmed.
In Andhra Pradesh, the NDA is ahead in 20 of the 25 Lok Sabha seats. While the TDP, led by N Chandrababu Naidu, is leading in 15 seats, allies BJP and Janasena Party are making their mark in three and two seats respectively. The rest of the seats are being led by candidates from the ruling party YSRCP.
The battle in Telangana, currently ruled by the Congress, is rather close. As per the latest updates, the ruling party is leading in eight seats, while the BJP is ahead in seven. AIMIM and BRS are also leading in one seat each.
The blocs led by DMK and Congress are making significant progress in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, respectively, hinting at a possible sweep by the two southern states, which have always been a tough nut to crack for the BJP. In 2019, the respective blocs had emerged victorious in these states as well.
As per the latest trends from the Election Commission for 38 out of 39 seats in Tamil Nadu, the DMK is leading in 20 seats, with the alliance taking the lead in 36 seats. Opposition parties AIADMK and NDA ally PMK are ahead in one seat each.
Kerala, on the other hand, is heading towards yet another victory for the Congress-led UDF, with the party leading in 13 out of 20 seats. Its ally IUML is ahead in two seats, while UDF constituents KEC and RSP are leading in one seat each. The BJP is making strides in two seats, including Thrissur, while the ruling CPI is ahead in one constituency, as per the latest updates from the Election Commission.
In addition to these, the Congress is also leading in Lakshadweep, while the NDA-ruled Puducherry is also seeing the Congress take the lead.
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