A look back at major electoral wins and losses across India in 2024
The Hindu
India along with over 60 more nations went to the polls in 2024. The nation saw major elections this year, including Lok Sabha and Assembly polls in at least eight States, with BJP facing mixed results nationwide.
2024 has been the election year. India along with over 60 more nations went to the polls. Taking centre stage, the much-anticipated Lok Sabha election in April-May and Assembly polls in at least eight States had set a politically charged environment across the nation.
The year also saw the return of the democratic electoral process in Jammu and Kashmir. In Odisha, Naveen Patnaik’s BJD lost power for the first time in 26 years since the party was formed.
From the weakening of the BJP’s roaring slogan of ‘Abki baar 400 paar’in the 2024 General Elections, which was hailed as a win for democracy, to the saffron party ending on a high note with poll victory in Maharashtra, here’s our roundup of the major elections that took place this year.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who spearheaded the BJP campaign, formed the government in 2024 for a third consecutive term on June 8 but not with a mandate he had hoped for. The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured a majority, however met with losses in three Hindi heartland States after an election that was projected as a referendum on PM Modi’s popularity.
The PM Modi-led NDA, which had set a target of winning 400 seats in the Lok Sabha, bagged only 286 seats. The BJP won in 240 seats, falling 32 short of the halfway mark of 272 seats in the Lok Sabha in the House of 543, a far cry from the 303 and 282 seats it had won in 2019 and 2014.
Ending a decade of single-party majority, the BJP formed a coalition government with two of its largest allies, N. Chandrababu Naidu of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Nitish Kumar of the Janata Dal (United).
One of the biggest setbacks for the BJP was its poor performance in the crucial State of Uttar Pradesh. The Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party emerged victorious on 37 seats while its partner Congress won in six. In Ayodhya, the saffron party suffered a major shock losing the Faizabad constituency – the home of the Ram temple, which was inaugurated in January eyeing the polls.
The government plans to amend the FCRA, introducing new regulations for NGO asset management and accountability for key functionaries.
The draft policy for “Responsible Digital Use Among Students”, released on Monday by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, has recommended that parents set structured routines with clear screen-time rules and prioritise privacy, safety, and open conversation with children on digital well-being.
Police Observer Sushant Kumar Saxena conducts surprise inspection at Shencottai police station, reviewing warrants and security arrangements ahead of elections.
Andhra Pradesh government to launch key projects in April, focusing on industrial growth and infrastructure development, says Nara Lokesh.
Lok Sabha refers the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill to a JPC amid opposition concerns over CSR provisions dilution.
SHG members in Kanniyakumari use snakes and ladders to raise election awareness and boost voter turnout.
Government accelerates consultations for early implementation of the Women’s Reservation Act to ensure women’s representation in 2029 elections.
CM A. Revanth Reddy distributes ₹1 crore insurance cheques to families of deceased Electricity department employees, enhancing financial security for workers.
The Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) registered 634 cases of drunk driving during a week-long special enforcement drive conducted across the city between March 16 and March 22.
GHMC intensifies action against property tax defaulters, seizing properties and offering a One Time Settlement scheme for payments.
CCB arrests three drug peddlers in Mangaluru, seizing ₹2.5 lakh worth of MDMA and other valuables.
TVK's 28 candidates in Puducherry include former BJP MLAs, a sitting Independent, and a retired police IG.
BRS submits notice on private member bill to Speaker