2024 Lok Sabha Elections: Counting of Votes Underway in India

General elections held in seven phases from April to June

Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds comfortable lead in Varanasi

New Delhi, India - The counting of votes for the 2024 Lok Sabha general elections in India is currently underway, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi holding a significant lead in his constituency of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. The elections, which were held in seven phases from April 19 to June 1, saw over 900 million voters cast their ballots.

According to the latest results, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Modi, is leading in over 300 seats, well ahead of the main opposition Congress party, which is trailing in around 100 seats. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is performing well in the national capital region of Delhi, while regional parties are also making gains in several states.

The counting process is expected to continue throughout the day, with final results likely to be declared by late evening. The outcome of the election will determine the next government of India and will have a major impact on the country's political and economic future.