With the conclusion of the final phase of seven-phased polling, exit poll figures are now painting a clear picture of the upcoming election results. The projections overwhelmingly suggest the return of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for a third consecutive term.
BJP-led NDA Expected to Secure Thumping Majority
Multiple polling agencies have projected a decisive victory for the NDA, with all indicating over 350 seats for the BJP-led alliance. Here are some key figures from prominent exit polls:
- India News D-Dynamics: Predicts 371 seats for NDA, 125 seats for INDIA bloc, and 47 for others, including Independents.
- Republic Bharat-Matrize: Forecasts NDA to secure between 353-368 seats, INDIA bloc to garner between 118-133 seats, and others to receive 43-48 seats.
- Republic TV-P MARQ: Projects a landslide victory for NDA with 359 seats, INDIA bloc expected to secure 154 seats, and others to receive just 30 seats.
- Jan Ki Baat: Indicates a significant mandate for BJP-led NDA, projecting them close to the 400 mark. Predicts 362-392 seats for NDA, 141-161 seats for INDIA bloc, and 10-20 seats for others.
- INDIA Today-Axis My India: Predicts a strong mandate for the BJP-led NDA with over 350 seats, with figures ranging between 339-365 seats. Estimates INDIA bloc to secure around 100 seats.
INDIA Bloc Makes Gains, but Limited Compared to NDA
While the Congress-led INDIA alliance is expected to make significant gains compared to the 2019 polls, projections indicate a limit between 100-150 seats for the alliance. Despite these gains, the NDA appears poised for a commanding victory, according to exit poll predictions.
As the nation awaits the official results, these exit polls provide a glimpse into the potential outcome of the elections, suggesting a continuation of the BJP-led NDA government for another term.