June 4th 2024.
The recent state elections have been a surprising turn of events for the BJP, especially in the Hindi heartland states. These states, including Uttar Pradesh, have been crucial to the party's success on a national level since 2014. However, according to the voting trends reported by the Election Commission, the BJP seems to be facing unexpected setbacks.
In the highly significant state of Uttar Pradesh, which holds 80 seats in the Lok Sabha, the BJP is currently in a tense race with the Samajwadi Party. As of 11:05 am, the Election Commission data showed the BJP leading in 35 seats, closely followed by the SP with 34 seats. The opposition alliance is currently ahead in 42 seats, which is causing some concern for the BJP. This is a stark contrast to the party's previous performance in the state, where they had secured a whopping 62 seats in 2019, leaving the Samajwadi Party with only five seats.
The same trend can be seen in Haryana, where the BJP is trailing behind the Congress. As of now, the BJP is leading in four seats, while the Congress is ahead in six. In Rajasthan, the BJP is leading in 14 seats, while the Congress is leading in eight. This is a significant shift from the 2019 results, where the BJP had won all 10 seats it contested in Haryana and 24 out of 25 seats in Rajasthan. The remaining seat in Rajasthan was won by a BJP ally.
However, the situation in Bihar seems to be in favor of the BJP-JD-U-LJP alliance, as they are able to hold off the competition from the RJD-Congress-Left alliance. According to the Election Commission data, the ruling alliance is leading in 31 out of 40 seats. In the previous elections, they had secured 39 seats out of 40.
The most surprising upset for the BJP seems to be in Uttar Pradesh, which has been a stronghold for the party since 2014. The state, known for its saffron allegiance, has shown a shift in voting patterns, causing some concern for the BJP. However, it is important to note that these are early trends and the final results may change as more votes are counted.
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