Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his gratitude to voters who participated in the penultimate phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, displaying confidence in the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) prospects. Speaking at a public meeting in Buxar, Modi emphasized the growing support for the NDA and dismissed the opposition INDIA bloc’s chances of coming to power.
“I thank all those who have voted in the penultimate phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. NDA’s numbers are looking better and better. People have realized that since the INDI Alliance is coming nowhere close to power, voting for it is futile,” Modi posted on X.
In contrast, the Congress party claimed that the BJP’s fate is “all but sealed,” with the INDIA bloc having already crossed the halfway mark of 272 seats and on course for a tally of over 350 seats. Jairam Ramesh, Congress general secretary in charge of communications, reiterated this sentiment, declaring, “With six phases of the elections now concluded, voting for 486 seats is over. The BJP’s fate is all but sealed. It has become clear that they are ‘South mein Saaf, aur North, West, and East mein Half.’”
Ramesh highlighted the strength of the INDIA bloc, noting the strong coalition built across key states. “After polling in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and now Delhi, we are seeing the incredible chemistry that has been built between coalition partners. The INDIA alliance has already crossed the halfway mark of 272 seats and is on course for a tally of over 350 seats in total. Indian voters have seen through the outgoing PM’s deceptions and manipulations,” he stated.
The sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections saw millions of voters casting their ballots in 58 constituencies across six states and two Union territories. As the final phase approaches, both the NDA and the INDIA bloc are vying for decisive victories in a fiercely contested election.
