The INDIA alliance, under the leadership of the Samajwadi Party, achieved remarkable success in Uttar Pradesh, winning 43 out of 80 seats. Former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav shared his first response after the election results were announced.

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav celebrated the success of the INDIA bloc in Uttar Pradesh as a significant win for the state’s marginalized communities, including the backward classes, Dalits, and minorities. He attributed this victory to the effective implementation of the PDA (Pichada, Dalit, and Alpasankhyak) strategy and the united efforts of the opposition alliance.

Taking social media X, Akhilesh Yadav expressed gratitude to the voters of Uttar Pradesh, highlighting that the success of the INDIA bloc in the state signifies the triumph of the Dalit-Bahujan trust. He emphasized that various marginalized groups, including the backward classes, minorities, tribals, and women, alongside those neglected and oppressed among the upper castes, united to safeguard the Constitution. This collective effort aimed to uphold principles of equality, respect, self-respect, dignified life, and reservation.

Akhilesh Yadav further said that the win showed the power of unity among different groups like the backward, Dalit, minority, and tribal communities, as well as women and marginalized people from upper castes. He thanked everyone who supported the alliance, making it stronger. Yadav also praised those who stood up for the Constitution and promoted inclusive politics, saying their efforts were crucial for the victory.

The outcomes of2024 Lok Sabha elections witnessed surprising losses as well significant wins. The INDIA bloc’s remarkable performance in Uttar Pradesh led to the acquisition of 43 out of the 80 Lok Sabha seats, with the Samajwadi Party securing 37 seats independently and the Congress claiming 6. This result delivered a significant blow to the ruling BJP-led NDA, which only managed to secure 33 seats, supported by its allies, including Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) with two seats and Apna Dal (Sonelal) with one.

While Prime Minister Narendra Modi retained his Varanasi seat, other prominent figures experienced setbacks. BJP’s Smriti Irani lost to INC’s Kishori Lal in Amethi. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Minister Anupriya Patel, and Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary secured wins in Lucknow, Mirzapur, and Maharajganj, respectively. However, Union Minister Ajay Mishra Teni and BJP leader Maneka Gandhi faced losses in Lakhimpur Kheri and Sultanpur.

The Congress celebrated significant wins, with Rahul Gandhi victorious in Raebareli and Kishori Lal Sharma triumphing in Amethi, defeating BJP’s Smriti Irani by a considerable margin. Akhilesh Yadav secured victory in Kannauj, and his wife Dimple Yadav won in Mainpuri.

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) supremo Chandrababu Naidu and Jana Sena Party (JSP) chief Pawan Kalyan will be accompanied by BJP state in-charge Sidharth Nath Singh. They are set to arrive in Delhi at 2:30 pm today. Their visit is aimed at participating in a crucial NDA meeting scheduled later in the day.

Both Naidu and Kalyan have been in close contact with the BJP leadership and have reiterated their commitment to supporting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a third term. This visit underscores their continued alliance and shared political vision. The TDP and JSP have shown strong performances in recent elections, sweeping the Andhra Pradesh assembly elections and performing admirably in the Lok Sabha elections.

Jana Sena Party leader Pawan Kalyan has expressed his intention to bring his family to meet Prime Minister Modi to celebrate the party’s impressive electoral results. This gesture highlights the personal rapport and mutual respect between the NDA allies and the BJP leadership.

Contrary to various narratives circulating on social media, TDP leader Naidu has been actively supporting the BJP, particularly in their efforts to secure the Tirupati Lok Sabha seat. Despite their loss, Naidu’s support was unwavering, demonstrating his commitment to the alliance and its broader objectives.

The upcoming NDA meeting is poised to be a strategic session, with Naidu and Kalyan eager to discuss and contribute to the Viksit Bharat Vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This vision aims at fostering a developed and prosperous India, a goal that resonates deeply with both the TDP and JSP leadership.

The arrival of these influential leaders in Delhi marks a pivotal moment for the NDA as they collectively strategize for the future. Their presence reinforces the unity and shared purpose within the alliance, which is crucial as the political landscape evolves.

The leadership and vision shared by Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan, and Narendra Modi continue to shape the political narrative, reflecting a strong and united front in the NDA.

With the NDA set to secure 291 seats in the Lok Sabha elections, PM Narendra Modi said the victory is for the spirit of Viksit Bharat and noted the party did better than the entire Opposition together.

Addressing party workers at the headquarters in Delhi on Tuesday evening, the Prime Minister noted that this is for the second time since 1962 that any government has been elected for the third consecutive time. Not dwelling on the shocks the party got in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and West Bengal, PM Modi stressed on the successes of the day: Odisha. Raising the slogan Jai Jagannath, he said the party will form its government in the state for the first time. Similarly, he recalled the sacrifices by party workers ion Kerala for successive generations leading to its first victory in that state in Thrissur for actor Suresh Gopi.

He noted the Congress may have lost a lot of deposits in the assembly elections held this time. He added that the NDA win is the victory of the biggest democracy in the world. He expressed gratitude to all candidates and voters for participating in the largest festival of democracy amid the heatwave.

In this regard, he congratulated the Election Commission of India for conducting the world’s largest election with such efficiency. Modi noted the win is the victory of unwavering loyalty to the Constitution of India, it is the victory of the pledge of a developed India, it is the victory of the mantra of Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas, it is the victory of 140 crore Indians.

He listed several of his government’s feats in welfare and its handling of the economy to make it the world’s third largest economy.

Earlier, BJP national president JP Nadda thanked workers and supporters of the party for placing their faith in the ruling alliance for the third consecutive term. He added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has always led the country, the party and the people of the nation from the front. He said that NDA has become the first coalition in India’s political history to form government at the Centre for three consecutive terms.