Skip next section BJP falls short of outright majority for first time in a decade
06/05/2024June 5, 2024
BJP falls short of outright majority for first time in a decade
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will remain in office, but with a significantly reduced mandate, as his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the first time in 10 years.
The BJP secured 240 of the 543 seats up for grabs, according to data released by the Election Commission on Wednesday after all votes were counted.
But it remains the strongest force in parliament. Along with coalition partners, the have 292 seats, which would allow them to form a government.
In the previous election in 2019, the BJP won 303 seats alone, well above the majority of 272 seats needed to govern. Together with its allies, it had 353 seats five years ago.
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06/05/2024June 5, 2024
World leaders congratulate Modi on his reelection
World leaders have congratulated Indian Prime Minister on the victory of his political alliance in the country’s parliamentary elections.
congratulated Modi on his win, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning saying “healthy and stable China-India relationship is in the common interest of both sides and is also conducive to peace and development in the region and the world.”
The two large neighbors have frequently clashed over border disputes.
In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Italy’s Prime Minister Georgia Meloni pledged to continue to strengthen the friendship that unites Italy and India and “to consolidate cooperation in the various fields that unite us, for the good of our nations and peoples.”
Ukrainian President also congratulated Modi and expressed hope for continued cooperation between Ukraine and India.
“Everyone in the world recognizes the importance and weight of India’s role in global affairs. It is critical that we all work together to ensure a just peace for all nations,” Zelenskyy said in a statement on X.
Under Modi, India has refused to impose sanctions against Russia following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, instead increasing its consumption of Russian fossil fuels.
Israeli Prime Minister extended his “warmest congratulations” to Modi. “May the friendship between India and Israel continue to surge towards new heights. Badhaai Ho!” he wrote on X.
dh/ab (AP, AFP, dpa, Reuters)
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