The Lok Sabha elections are in their final phase. With six out of seven phases completed, all eyes are set on 1st June's ultimate battle. After this, a mere three-day wait, and then on 4th June, not only will the fate of locked EVMs be revealed, but it will also be decided who the people's court has chosen for the highest democratic chair. In light of the previous election phases, various opinions are emerging about the outcomes.
What Election Analysts Predict
Opinions among political analysts are divided ahead of the results. Most speculate that PM Modi could get a third term, but the number of seats remains the big question. Is it the NDA crossing 400 or tumbling below 272? Election strategist Prashant Kishor believes the BJP will surpass 303. According to Sanjay Kumar, NDA will make a comeback around 272, while Congress-aligned political analyst Yogendra Yadav feels the BJP will not be able to form a government alone. What is the calculations behind these expert opinions?
Analysts suggest a feasible return of NDA, hinting at Modi's third term as PM. With one phase left, will BJP's seats increase or decrease? Understand the scenario.
Varanasi Faces Elections in the Last Phase
In the final round, 13 Purvanchal seats are at stake, including PM Modi's Varanasi constituency. The NDA stands strong in all these seats, yet BJP is leaving no stone unturned. The party has thrown in its full might. In this phase, eight seats from Bihar are also voting. Despite a win in the previous sessions, the Indian Coalition now seems to hold some visibility in the region.
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UP's 13 Seats Draw Full Focus
In the final round, both sides are pulling all stops for UP's 13 seats, placing their respective claims for victory. In this phase, seven States and one Union Territory, covering 57 seats, will witness voting. Out of these, 29 are seen as strongholds for the NDA, while the remaining are up for a fierce competition.
Awaiting the last polling round for 57 seats, the BJP faces a meticulous test. Whether it's Punjab, Odisha, or West Bengal, the 2019 performance in these states was subpar for the BJP.
Discover more about the intense election rivalry in Odisha, the tight race in Punjab, and how Bengal's urban regions are a battleground for the BJP and TMC, contrary to their rural dynamics. The political contest is at a gripping turn, with 90% of the elections concluded. The last round of debates is intensifying as the seventh phase for 57 seats approaches, crucial for the BJP, especially the afterward calculation on 4th June.
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Performance of NDA in Bihar, Jharkhand, UP-Himachal... during 2019
NDA exhibited tremendous success in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, UP, and Himachal Pradesh during the last elections. However, in Punjab, challenges lie ahead due to the farmer's movement and the fall of alignments. Odisha's six seats are noteworthy, with the BJP pinning high hopes this time around.
