The Lok Sabha election results for 2024 have brought significant insights into the political landscape of India. Here's a state-wise breakdown of the distribution of seats and the performance of major political parties:
Top Performers by State
Uttar Pradesh (80 Seats)
SP: 37
BJP: 33
Congress: 6
BSP: 0
Others: 4
West Bengal (42 Seats)
TMC: 29
BJP: 12
Congress: 1
Others: 0
Maharashtra (48 Seats)
Congress: 13
BJP: 9
Shiv Sena (UBT): 9
NCP (Sharad Pawar): 8
Shiv Sena: 7
Others: 2
Bihar (40 Seats)
BJP: 12
JD(U): 12
RJD: 4
Congress: 3
Others: 9
Tamil Nadu (39 Seats)
DMK: 22
Others: 17
Performance in Key Regions
Delhi (7 Seats)
BJP: 7
Congress: 0
AAP: 0
Madhya Pradesh (29 Seats)
BJP: 29
Rajasthan (25 Seats)
BJP: 14
Congress: 8
Others: 3
Gujarat (26 Seats)
BJP: 25
Congress: 1
Kerala (20 Seats)
Congress: 14
IUML: 2
BJP: 1
Others: 3
Smaller States and Union Territories
Andaman & Nicobar Islands: BJP - 1
Goa (2 Seats): BJP - 1, Congress - 1
Nagaland (1 Seat): Congress - 1
Sikkim (1 Seat): SKM - 1
Key Takeaways
The BJP continues to lead in many states, maintaining its stronghold in regions like Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh. The Congress has made notable gains in states like Kerala and Punjab. In Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, regional parties like DMK and TMC retain their dominance.
The main competition in 2024 was between the BJP-led NDA and the INDIA bloc, reflecting a vibrant electoral democracy. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ensured the elections were conducted fairly and transparently.