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Local sources from India: NDTV India, ABP न्यूज़.
UK coverage: The Independent.

Early trends in the Indian election results indicate that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led alliance is on track to return for a third term, but with a reduced majority. The BJP-led alliance is currently leading in around 295 seats, more than the 272 seats needed for a majority but lower than their performance in 2019. Exit polls had predicted a bigger win for Modi, causing Indian markets to open down around 3%. The final results are expected to solidify throughout the day.

According to a report from NDTV India, the initial trends show a tough competition between the NDA and INDIA alliance in the Lok Sabha Election 2024. In Uttar Pradesh, INDIA is leading on 40 seats, while NDA is leading on 39 seats. The Samajwadi Party is leading on 35 seats. In Haryana, the INDIA alliance is leading on 6 out of 10 seats. Maharashtra is also witnessing a tough competition, with NDA leading on 20 seats and the opposition alliance on 21 seats.

In a surprising turn of events, as reported by ABP न्यूज़, Prime Minister Modi is trailing behind Congress candidate Ajay Rai in the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat. This comes as a shock as PM Modi had won with a significant margin from this seat in both the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections. In 2014, he received 56% of the votes and won by more than 500,000 votes. In 2019, he secured 63% of the votes and won by more than 650,000 votes. The counting of votes is currently underway, and PM Modi is vying for a third consecutive win from Varanasi.

As the day progresses, the final results of the Indian election are expected to solidify, determining the fate of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP-led alliance. While the alliance is set to return for a third term, the reduced majority indicates a shift in the political landscape. The tough competition between the NDA and INDIA alliance in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Haryana adds further intrigue to the election results. The surprising turn of events in Varanasi, with PM Modi trailing behind, has caught the attention of political observers. The final outcome of the Indian election will shape the future of the country and its leadership for the next term.