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class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#National_Democratic_Alliance"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> 5.1 National Democratic Alliance </div> </a> <ul id="toc-National_Democratic_Alliance-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> <li id="toc-Bharatiya_Janata_Party" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-3"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Bharatiya_Janata_Party"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> 5.1.1 Bharatiya Janata Party </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Bharatiya_Janata_Party-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Others" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-3"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Others"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> 5.1.2 Others </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Others-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-United_Progressive_Alliance" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#United_Progressive_Alliance"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> 5.2 United Progressive Alliance </div> </a> <ul id="toc-United_Progressive_Alliance-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> <li id="toc-Indian_National_Congress" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-3"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Indian_National_Congress"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> 5.2.1 Indian National Congress </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Indian_National_Congress-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Others_2" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-3"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Others_2"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> 5.2.2 Others </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Others_2-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Left_parties" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Left_parties"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> 5.3 Left parties </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Left_parties-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Other_parties" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Other_parties"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> 5.4 Other parties </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Other_parties-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Surveys_and_polls" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-1"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Surveys_and_polls"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> 6 Surveys and polls </div> </a> <button aria-controls="toc-Surveys_and_polls-sublist" class="cdx-button cdx-button--weight-quiet cdx-button--icon-only vector-toc-toggle"> Toggle Surveys and polls subsection </button> <ul id="toc-Surveys_and_polls-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> <li id="toc-Opinion_polls" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Opinion_polls"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> 6.1 Opinion polls </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Opinion_polls-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Exit_polls" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Exit_polls"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> 6.2 Exit polls </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Exit_polls-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Controversies" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-1"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Controversies"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> 7 Controversies </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Controversies-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Voting" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-1"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Voting"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> 8 Voting </div> </a> <button aria-controls="toc-Voting-sublist" class="cdx-button cdx-button--weight-quiet cdx-button--icon-only vector-toc-toggle"> Toggle Voting subsection </button> <ul id="toc-Voting-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> <li id="toc-Turnout" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Turnout"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> 8.1 Turnout </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Turnout-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Re-polls" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Re-polls"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> 8.2 Re-polls </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Re-polls-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Voting_pattern" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Voting_pattern"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> 8.3 Voting pattern </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Voting_pattern-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Results" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-1"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Results"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> 9 Results </div> </a> <button aria-controls="toc-Results-sublist" class="cdx-button cdx-button--weight-quiet cdx-button--icon-only vector-toc-toggle"> Toggle Results subsection </button> <ul id="toc-Results-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> <li id="toc-Proportionality" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Proportionality"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> 9.1 Proportionality </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Proportionality-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Results_by_Region" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Results_by_Region"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> 9.2 Results by Region </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Results_by_Region-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> <li id="toc-Summary" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-3"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Summary"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> 9.2.1 Summary </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Summary-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-By_alliance" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#By_alliance"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> 9.3 By alliance </div> </a> <ul id="toc-By_alliance-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-By_state" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#By_state"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> 9.4 By state </div> </a> <ul id="toc-By_state-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Reactions" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-1"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Reactions"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> 10 Reactions </div> </a> <button aria-controls="toc-Reactions-sublist" class="cdx-button cdx-button--weight-quiet cdx-button--icon-only vector-toc-toggle"> Toggle Reactions subsection </button> <ul id="toc-Reactions-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> <li id="toc-Domestic" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Domestic"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> 10.1 Domestic </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Domestic-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-International" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#International"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> 10.2 International </div> </a> <ul id="toc-International-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Aftermath" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-1"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Aftermath"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> 11 Aftermath </div> </a> <button aria-controls="toc-Aftermath-sublist" class="cdx-button cdx-button--weight-quiet cdx-button--icon-only vector-toc-toggle"> Toggle Aftermath subsection </button> <ul id="toc-Aftermath-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> <li id="toc-Government_formation" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Government_formation"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> 11.1 Government formation </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Government_formation-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Support_for_the_new_government" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-2"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Support_for_the_new_government"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> 11.2 Support for the new government </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Support_for_the_new_government-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-See_also" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-1"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#See_also"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> 12 See also </div> </a> <ul id="toc-See_also-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Notes" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-1"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#Notes"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> 13 Notes </div> </a> <ul id="toc-Notes-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-References" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-1"> <a class="vector-toc-link" href="#References"> <div class="vector-toc-text"> 14 References </div> </a> <ul id="toc-References-sublist" class="vector-toc-list"> </ul> </li> <li id="toc-Further_reading" class="vector-toc-list-item vector-toc-level-1"> <a class="vector-toc-link" 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class="infobox ib-election infobox-table vevent" style="width:300px"><caption class="infobox-title summary">2014 Indian general election</caption><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" class="infobox-subheader"><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/41/Flag_of_India.svg/50px-Flag_of_India.svg.png" decoding="async" width="50" height="33" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/41/Flag_of_India.svg/75px-Flag_of_India.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/41/Flag_of_India.svg/100px-Flag_of_India.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /><hr /></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="infobox-subheader"><table style="width:100%; margin:1px; display:inline-table;"><tbody><tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:middle; padding:0 0.5em 0 0;width:20%;" class="noprint">← <a href="/wiki/2009_Indian_general_election" title="2009 Indian general election">2009</a></td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;; padding:0 1px;width:60%;" class="">7 April 2014 (2014-04-07) – 12 May 2014 (2014-05-12)</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:middle;; padding:0 0 0 0.5em;width:20%;" class="noprint"><a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election" title="2019 Indian general election">2019</a> →</td> </tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="infobox-subheader"><div style="width:100%"><div style="float: left; text-align:left;padding-right:0.5em;width:40%; text-align:center;" class="noprint">← <a href="/wiki/List_of_members_of_the_15th_Lok_Sabha" title="List of members of the 15th Lok Sabha">outgoing members</a></div><div style="float: right; text-align:right;padding-left:0.5em;width:40%; text-align:center;" class="noprint"><a href="/wiki/List_of_members_of_the_16th_Lok_Sabha" title="List of members of the 16th Lok Sabha">elected members</a> →</div></div></td></tr><tr><th colspan="2" class="infobox-header"><hr />543 of the 545 seats in the <a href="/wiki/Lok_Sabha" title="Lok Sabha">Lok Sabha</a><a href="#cite_note-seats-1">[a]</a> 272 seats needed for a majority</th></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="infobox-full-data"><a href="/wiki/Opinion_polling_for_the_2014_Indian_general_election" title="Opinion polling for the 2014 Indian general election">Opinion polls</a></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Registered</th><td class="infobox-data">834,082,814</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Turnout</th><td class="infobox-data">66.44% (<img alt="Increase" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/11px-Increase2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/17px-Increase2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/22px-Increase2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" /> 8.23<a href="/wiki/Percentage_point" title="Percentage point">pp</a>)</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="infobox-full-data"> <table style="background:transparent; color: inherit; width:100%;"> <tbody><tr class="sr-only"> <th style="text-align:left;">  </th> <th style="text-align:center">First party </th> <th style="text-align:center">Second party </th></tr> <tr> <td>  </td> <td class="notheme" style="text-align:center;border-bottom: 6px solid #FF9933;"><div class=""> <div style="width: 100px; height: 120px; overflow: hidden;"> <div style="position: relative; top: -0px; left: -5px; width: 120px"><div class="noresize"><a href="/wiki/File:Prime_Minister_of_India_Narendra_Modi.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img alt="Prime Minister of India Narendra_Modi.jpg" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0e/Prime_Minister_of_India_Narendra_Modi.jpg/120px-Prime_Minister_of_India_Narendra_Modi.jpg" decoding="async" width="120" height="160" class="mw-file-element" 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srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2a/Rahul_Gandhi_Crop.jpg/180px-Rahul_Gandhi_Crop.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2a/Rahul_Gandhi_Crop.jpg/240px-Rahul_Gandhi_Crop.jpg 2x" data-file-width="874" data-file-height="1273" /></a></div></div> </div> </div> </td></tr> <tr> <th style="text-align:left">Leader </th> <td style="width:75px;text-align:center"><a href="/wiki/Narendra_Modi" title="Narendra Modi">Narendra Modi</a> </td> <td style="width:75px;text-align:center"><a href="/wiki/Rahul_Gandhi" title="Rahul Gandhi">Rahul Gandhi</a> </td></tr> <tr> <th style="width:75px;text-align:left">Party </th> <td style="width:75px;text-align:center"><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">BJP</a> </td> <td style="width:75px;text-align:center"><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">INC</a> </td></tr> <tr> <th style="text-align:left">Alliance </th> <td style="width:75px;text-align:center"><a href="/wiki/National_Democratic_Alliance" title="National Democratic Alliance">NDA</a> </td> <td style="width:75px;text-align:center"><a href="/wiki/United_Progressive_Alliance" title="United Progressive Alliance">UPA</a> </td></tr> <tr> <th style="text-align:left">Last election </th> <td style="width:75px;text-align:center">18.80%, 116 seats </td> <td style="width:75px;text-align:center">28.55%, 206 seats </td></tr> <tr> <th style="text-align:left">Seats won </th> <td style="width:75px;text-align:center">282 </td> <td style="width:75px;text-align:center">44 </td></tr> <tr> <th style="text-align:left">Seat change </th> <td style="width:75px;text-align:center"><img alt="Increase" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/11px-Increase2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/17px-Increase2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/22px-Increase2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" /> 166 </td> <td style="width:75px;text-align:center"><img alt="Decrease" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/11px-Decrease2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/17px-Decrease2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/22px-Decrease2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" /> 162 </td></tr> <tr> <th style="text-align:left">Popular vote </th> <td style="width:75px;text-align:center">171,660,230 </td> <td style="width:75px;text-align:center">106,935,942 </td></tr> <tr> <th style="text-align:left">Percentage </th> <td style="width:75px;text-align:center">31.00% </td> <td style="width:75px;text-align:center">19.31% </td></tr> <tr> <th style="text-align:left">Swing </th> <td style="width:75px;text-align:center"><img alt="Increase" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/11px-Increase2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/17px-Increase2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/22px-Increase2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" /> 12.20<a href="/wiki/Percentage_point" title="Percentage point">pp</a> </td> <td style="width:75px;text-align:center"><img alt="Decrease" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/11px-Decrease2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/17px-Decrease2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/22px-Decrease2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" /> 9.24<a href="/wiki/Percentage_point" title="Percentage point">pp</a> </td></tr> <tr> <th style="text-align:left">Alliance seats </th> <td style="width:75px;text-align:center">336 </td> <td style="width:75px;text-align:center">60 </td></tr> <tr> <th style="text-align:left">Seat change </th> <td style="width:75px;text-align:center"><img alt="Increase" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/11px-Increase2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/17px-Increase2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/22px-Increase2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" />178 </td> <td style="width:75px;text-align:center"><img alt="Decrease" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/11px-Decrease2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/17px-Decrease2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/22px-Decrease2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" />202 </td></tr> <tr> <th style="text-align:left">Alliance percentage </th> <td style="width:75px;text-align:center">38.5% </td> <td style="width:75px;text-align:center">23.0% </td></tr> </tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="infobox-full-data"><hr /><a href="/wiki/File:Indische_Parlamentswahl_2014_Parteien.svg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e6/Indische_Parlamentswahl_2014_Parteien.svg/300px-Indische_Parlamentswahl_2014_Parteien.svg.png" decoding="async" width="300" height="370" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e6/Indische_Parlamentswahl_2014_Parteien.svg/450px-Indische_Parlamentswahl_2014_Parteien.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e6/Indische_Parlamentswahl_2014_Parteien.svg/600px-Indische_Parlamentswahl_2014_Parteien.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1380" data-file-height="1700" /></a><div>Results by constituency</div></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="infobox-full-data"><hr /> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="background:transparent; color: inherit; width:100%;"> <tbody><tr> <td style="width:50%; text-align:left;"><a href="/wiki/Prime_Minister_of_India" title="Prime Minister of India">Prime Minister</a> before election <a href="/wiki/Manmohan_Singh" title="Manmohan Singh">Manmohan Singh</a> <a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">INC</a> </td> <td style="width:50%; text-align:right;"><a href="/wiki/Prime_Minister_of_India" title="Prime Minister of India">Prime Minister</a> after election <a href="/wiki/Narendra_Modi" title="Narendra Modi">Narendra Modi</a> <a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">BJP</a> </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table> General elections were held in <a href="/wiki/India" title="India">India</a> in nine phases from 7 April to 12 May 2014 to elect the members of the <a href="/wiki/16th_Lok_Sabha" title="16th Lok Sabha">16th Lok Sabha</a>.<a href="#cite_note-2">[1]</a> With 834 million registered voters, they were the largest-ever elections in the world until being surpassed by the <a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election" title="2019 Indian general election">2019 election</a>. Around 23.1 million or 2.71% of the total eligible voters were aged 18–19 years.<a href="#cite_note-dnaindia.com-3">[2]</a> A total of 8,251 candidates contested the 543 elected <a href="/wiki/Lok_Sabha" title="Lok Sabha">Lok Sabha</a> seats.<a href="#cite_note-Indiatoday-4">[3]</a> The average election turnout over all nine phases was around 66.40%, the highest ever in the history of Indian general elections until 2019 election.<a href="#cite_note-Indiatoday-4">[3]</a> The results were declared on 16 May, 15 days before the 15th Lok Sabha completed its constitutional mandate on 31 May 2014.<a href="#cite_note-5">[4]</a> The counting exercise was held at 989 counting centers.<a href="#cite_note-Indiatoday-4">[3]</a> The <a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a> (BJP) received 31% of the vote and won 282 seats, while its <a href="/wiki/National_Democratic_Alliance" title="National Democratic Alliance">National Democratic Alliance</a> (NDA) won a total of 336 seats. Although the Indian National Congress (INC) was defeated by a <a href="/wiki/Landslide_victory" title="Landslide victory">landslide</a>, the BJP's vote share was the lowest by a party winning a majority of seats since independence,<a href="#cite_note-6">[5]</a> The BJP won 31.2% votes, while <a href="/wiki/National_Democratic_Alliance_(India)" class="mw-redirect" title="National Democratic Alliance (India)">NDA</a>'s combined vote share was 38.5%. However, the governing coalition had the largest majority since the <a href="/wiki/1984_Indian_general_election" title="1984 Indian general election">1984 elections</a>, and it was the first time since 1984 that a party had won enough seats to govern without the support of other parties.<a href="#cite_note-7">[6]</a><a href="#cite_note-8">[7]</a><a href="#cite_note-9">[8]</a> In contrast, the result was the worst-ever performance by the <a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a> (INC), which had ruled India for most of its post-independence history. The INC received 19.3% of the vote and won only 44 seats, with its wider alliance, the <a href="/wiki/United_Progressive_Alliance" title="United Progressive Alliance">United Progressive Alliance</a>, winning a total of just 59.<a href="#cite_note-pibgoi-10">[9]</a><a href="#cite_note-ecir14-11">[10]</a><a href="#cite_note-12">[11]</a> In order to become the official opposition party in India, a party must have 55 seats; as a result, there was no <a href="/wiki/Official_Opposition_(India)" title="Official Opposition (India)">official opposition party</a>.<a href="#cite_note-13">[12]</a><a href="#cite_note-14">[13]</a> <meta property="mw:PageProp/toc" /> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Background">Background</h2>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=1" title="Edit section: Background">edit</a>]</div> As per the requirements of the Indian Constitution, <a href="/wiki/Elections_in_India" title="Elections in India">elections to the Lok Sabha</a> must be held at an interval of five years or whenever parliament is dissolved by the <a href="/wiki/President_of_India" title="President of India">president</a>. The <a href="/wiki/2009_Indian_general_election" title="2009 Indian general election">previous election</a>, to the <a href="/wiki/15th_Lok_Sabha" title="15th Lok Sabha">15th Lok Sabha</a>, was conducted in April–May 2009, and its term would have naturally expired on 31 May 2014. The election to the 16th Lok Sabha was organised and conducted by the <a href="/wiki/Election_Commission_of_India" title="Election Commission of India">Election Commission of India</a> (ECI) and was held in multiple phases, to better handle the large electoral base and security concerns. Since the last general election in 2009, the <a href="/wiki/2011_Indian_anti-corruption_movement" title="2011 Indian anti-corruption movement">anti-corruption movement</a> by <a href="/wiki/Anna_Hazare" title="Anna Hazare">Anna Hazare</a>, and other similar moves by <a href="/wiki/Ramdev" title="Ramdev">Baba Ramdev</a> and <a href="/wiki/Arvind_Kejriwal" title="Arvind Kejriwal">Arvind Kejriwal</a> (founder of <a href="/wiki/Aam_Aadmi_Party" title="Aam Aadmi Party">Aam Aadmi Party</a>), gathered momentum and political interest.<a href="#cite_note-15">[14]</a> Kejriwal went on to form a separate political party, Aam Aadmi Party, in November 2012. The <a href="/wiki/2012_Indian_presidential_election" title="2012 Indian presidential election">2012 presidential election</a> resulted in <a href="/wiki/Pranab_Mukherjee" title="Pranab Mukherjee">Pranab Mukherjee</a> of <a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a> becoming the president. Andhra politics was further shaken following the death of its <a href="/wiki/Chief_Minister_(India)" class="mw-redirect" title="Chief Minister (India)">chief minister</a>, <a href="/wiki/Y._S._Rajasekhara_Reddy" title="Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy">Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy</a>. His son, <a href="/wiki/Y._S._Jaganmohan_Reddy" class="mw-redirect" title="Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy">Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy</a>, then broke from the <a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">INC</a> and founded the <a href="/wiki/YSR_Congress_Party" title="YSR Congress Party">YSR Congress Party</a>, taking several politicians with him. The final session of parliament started on 6 February and ended on 21 February. Amongst the agenda in the final session was passing <a href="/wiki/The_Lokpal_and_Lokayuktas_Act,_2013" title="The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013">The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013</a> in tackling corruption and the creation of Telangana.<a href="#cite_note-16">[15]</a> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Organisation">Organisation</h2>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=2" title="Edit section: Organisation">edit</a>]</div> <figure typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Election_dates_of_Indian_general_election,_2014.png" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/71/Election_dates_of_Indian_general_election%2C_2014.png/280px-Election_dates_of_Indian_general_election%2C_2014.png" decoding="async" width="280" height="316" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/71/Election_dates_of_Indian_general_election%2C_2014.png/420px-Election_dates_of_Indian_general_election%2C_2014.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/71/Election_dates_of_Indian_general_election%2C_2014.png/560px-Election_dates_of_Indian_general_election%2C_2014.png 2x" data-file-width="2000" data-file-height="2257" /></a><figcaption>Dates of 2014 general election</figcaption></figure> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Spending_limit">Spending limit</h3>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=3" title="Edit section: Spending limit">edit</a>]</div> The Cabinet of India revised the limit of election expenditure by a candidate for parliamentary constituencies to ₹7 million (US$84,000) in bigger states and to ₹5.4 million (US$65,000) in smaller states and all union territories except Delhi.<a href="#cite_note-17">[16]</a> This revision of the ceiling on the elections were attributed to the increase in the number of electors and polling stations as well as the increase in the cost inflation index. <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Accessibility">Accessibility</h3>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=4" title="Edit section: Accessibility">edit</a>]</div> <a href="/wiki/Satendra_Singh_(doctor)" title="Satendra Singh (doctor)">Satyendra Singh</a>, a doctor with a disability,<a href="#cite_note-disabledsoftware-18">[17]</a> showed the lack of preparedness by the Election Commission of India (ECI) towards electors with disabilities through the <a href="/wiki/Right_to_Information_Act" class="mw-redirect" title="Right to Information Act">Right to Information Act</a>.<a href="#cite_note-19">[18]</a> The Chief Electoral Officer in Delhi, Vijay Dev then started a campaign on providing accessibility for the disabled, along with him. Singh conducted sensitisation workshops for election officers and helped in setting up a registration link for voters with disabilities to register to vote and provide their requirements.<a href="#cite_note-disabledonline-20">[19]</a> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Election_Schedule">Election Schedule</h2>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=5" title="Edit section: Election Schedule">edit</a>]</div> The <a href="/wiki/Chief_Election_Commissioner_of_India" title="Chief Election Commissioner of India">Chief Election Commissioner of India</a> (CEC), <a href="/wiki/V._S._Sampath" title="V. S. Sampath">V. S. Sampath</a>, announced the polling schedule on 5 March. Voting was scheduled to be held in nine phases from 7 April to 12 May, and the results of the election were announced on 16 May.<a href="#cite_note-21">[20]</a><a href="#cite_note-22">[21]</a> Simultaneous <a href="/wiki/2014_elections_in_India" title="2014 elections in India">elections</a> were held for the <a href="/wiki/Vidhan_Sabha" class="mw-redirect" title="Vidhan Sabha">Vidhan Sabha</a> of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana and Sikkim.<a href="#cite_note-23">[22]</a> <table class="wikitable collapsible"> <caption>Phase-wise polling constituencies in each state </caption> <tbody><tr> <th rowspan="3">State/Union territory </th> <th rowspan="3">Total constituencies </th> <th colspan="9">Election dates and number of constituencies </th></tr> <tr> <th>Phase 1 </th> <th>Phase 2 </th> <th>Phase 3 </th> <th>Phase 4 </th> <th>Phase 5 </th> <th>Phase 6 </th> <th>Phase 7 </th> <th>Phase 8 </th> <th>Phase 9 </th></tr> <tr> <th>7 April </th> <th>9 April </th> <th>10 April </th> <th>12 April </th> <th>17 April </th> <th>24 April </th> <th>30 April </th> <th>7 May </th> <th>12 May </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/2014_Indian_general_election_in_Andhra_Pradesh" title="2014 Indian general election in Andhra Pradesh">Andhra Pradesh</a> </td> <td>42 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>17 </td> <td>25 </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/2014_Indian_general_election_in_Arunachal_Pradesh" title="2014 Indian general election in Arunachal Pradesh">Arunachal Pradesh</a> </td> <td>2 </td> <td> </td> <td>2 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Assam" title="2019 Indian general election in Assam">Assam</a> </td> <td>14 </td> <td>5 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>3 </td> <td> </td> <td>6 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Bihar" title="2019 Indian general election in Bihar">Bihar</a> </td> <td>40 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>6 </td> <td> </td> <td>7 </td> <td>7 </td> <td>7 </td> <td>7 </td> <td>6 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Chhattisgarh" title="2019 Indian general election in Chhattisgarh">Chhattisgarh</a> </td> <td>11 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>1 </td> <td> </td> <td>3 </td> <td>7 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Goa" title="2019 Indian general election in Goa">Goa</a> </td> <td>2 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>2 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Gujarat" title="2019 Indian general election in Gujarat">Gujarat</a> </td> <td>26 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>26 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Haryana" title="2019 Indian general election in Haryana">Haryana</a> </td> <td>10 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>10 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Himachal_Pradesh" title="2019 Indian general election in Himachal Pradesh">Himachal Pradesh</a> </td> <td>4 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>4 </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Jammu_and_Kashmir" title="2019 Indian general election in Jammu and Kashmir">Jammu and Kashmir</a> </td> <td>6 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>1 </td> <td> </td> <td>1 </td> <td>1 </td> <td>1 </td> <td>2 </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Jharkhand" title="2019 Indian general election in Jharkhand">Jharkhand</a> </td> <td>14 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>5 </td> <td> </td> <td>5 </td> <td>4 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Karnataka" title="2019 Indian general election in Karnataka">Karnataka</a> </td> <td>28 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>28 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Kerala" title="2019 Indian general election in Kerala">Kerala</a> </td> <td>20 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>20 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Madhya_Pradesh" title="2019 Indian general election in Madhya Pradesh">Madhya Pradesh</a> </td> <td>29 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>9 </td> <td> </td> <td>10 </td> <td>10 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Maharashtra" title="2019 Indian general election in Maharashtra">Maharashtra</a> </td> <td>48 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>10 </td> <td> </td> <td>19 </td> <td>19 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Manipur" title="2019 Indian general election in Manipur">Manipur</a> </td> <td>2 </td> <td> </td> <td>1 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>1 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Meghalaya" title="2019 Indian general election in Meghalaya">Meghalaya</a> </td> <td>2 </td> <td> </td> <td>2 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Mizoram" class="mw-redirect" title="2019 Indian general election in Mizoram">Mizoram</a> </td> <td>1 </td> <td> </td> <td>1 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Nagaland" class="mw-redirect" title="2019 Indian general election in Nagaland">Nagaland</a> </td> <td>1 </td> <td> </td> <td>1 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Odisha" title="2019 Indian general election in Odisha">Odisha</a> </td> <td>21 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>10 </td> <td> </td> <td>11 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Punjab" title="2019 Indian general election in Punjab">Punjab</a> </td> <td>13 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>13 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Rajasthan" title="2019 Indian general election in Rajasthan">Rajasthan</a> </td> <td>25 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>20 </td> <td>5 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Sikkim" class="mw-redirect" title="2019 Indian general election in Sikkim">Sikkim</a> </td> <td>1 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>1 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Tamil_Nadu" title="2019 Indian general election in Tamil Nadu">Tamil Nadu</a> </td> <td>39 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>39 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Tripura" title="2019 Indian general election in Tripura">Tripura</a> </td> <td>2 </td> <td>1 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>1 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Uttar_Pradesh" title="2019 Indian general election in Uttar Pradesh">Uttar Pradesh</a> </td> <td>80 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>10 </td> <td> </td> <td>11 </td> <td>12 </td> <td>14 </td> <td>15 </td> <td>18 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Uttarakhand" title="2019 Indian general election in Uttarakhand">Uttarakhand</a> </td> <td>5 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>5 </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_West_Bengal" title="2019 Indian general election in West Bengal">West Bengal</a> </td> <td>42 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>4 </td> <td>6 </td> <td>9 </td> <td>6 </td> <td>17 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Andaman_and_Nicobar_Islands" class="mw-redirect" title="2019 Indian general election in Andaman and Nicobar Islands">Andaman and Nicobar Islands</a> </td> <td>1 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>1 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Chandigarh" class="mw-redirect" title="2019 Indian general election in Chandigarh">Chandigarh</a> </td> <td>1 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>1 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Dadra_and_Nagar_Haveli" class="mw-redirect" title="2019 Indian general election in Dadra and Nagar Haveli">Dadra and Nagar Haveli</a> </td> <td>1 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>1 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Daman_and_Diu" class="mw-redirect" title="2019 Indian general election in Daman and Diu">Daman and Diu</a> </td> <td>1 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>1 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Delhi" title="2019 Indian general election in Delhi">Delhi</a> </td> <td>7 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>7 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Lakshadweep" class="mw-redirect" title="2019 Indian general election in Lakshadweep">Lakshadweep</a> </td> <td>1 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>1 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Puducherry" title="2019 Indian general election in Puducherry">Puducherry</a> </td> <td>1 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>1 </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <th>Constituencies </th> <th>543 </th> <th>6 </th> <th>7 </th> <th>92 </th> <th>5 </th> <th>122 </th> <th>117 </th> <th>89 </th> <th>64 </th> <th>41 </th></tr> <tr> <th colspan="2">Total states/UTs polling on this day </th> <th>2 </th> <th>5 </th> <th>14 </th> <th>3 </th> <th>13 </th> <th>12 </th> <th>9 </th> <th>7 </th> <th>3 </th></tr> <tr> <th colspan="2">Total constituencies by end of phase </th> <th>6 </th> <th>13 </th> <th>105 </th> <th>110 </th> <th>232 </th> <th>349 </th> <th>438 </th> <th>502 </th> <th>543 </th></tr> <tr> <th colspan="2">% complete by end of phase </th> <th>1% </th> <th>2% </th> <th>19% </th> <th>20% </th> <th>43% </th> <th>64% </th> <th>81% </th> <th>92% </th> <th>100% </th></tr> <tr> <th colspan="3"> </th> <th colspan="2">States/UTs </th> <th colspan="2">Constituencies </th> <th colspan="7"> </th></tr> <tr> <td colspan="3">Number of states and UTs polling in single phase </td> <td colspan="2" style="text-align:center;">21 </td> <td colspan="2" style="text-align:center;">167 </td> <td colspan="7" style="text-align:center;"> </td></tr> <tr> <td colspan="3">Number of states and UTs polling in two phases </td> <td colspan="2" style="text-align:center;">5 </td> <td colspan="2" style="text-align:center;">92 </td> <td colspan="7" style="text-align:center;"> </td></tr> <tr> <td colspan="3">Number of states and UTs polling in three phases </td> <td colspan="2" style="text-align:center;">5 </td> <td colspan="2" style="text-align:center;">116 </td> <td colspan="7" style="text-align:center;"> </td></tr> <tr> <td colspan="3">Number of states and UTs polling in five phases </td> <td colspan="2" style="text-align:center;">2 </td> <td colspan="2" style="text-align:center;">48 </td> <td colspan="7" style="text-align:center;"> </td></tr> <tr> <td colspan="3">Number of states and UTs polling in six phases </td> <td colspan="2" style="text-align:center;">2 </td> <td colspan="2" style="text-align:center;">120 </td> <td colspan="7" style="text-align:center;"> </td></tr> <tr> <th colspan="3">Total </th> <th colspan="2" style="text-align:center;">35 </th> <th colspan="2" style="text-align:center;">543 </th> <th colspan="7" style="text-align:center;"> </th></tr> <tr> <th colspan="3">Result </th> <th colspan="8">16 May 2014 </th></tr></tbody></table> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Campaign">Campaign</h2>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=6" title="Edit section: Campaign">edit</a>]</div> <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1236090951">.mw-parser-output .hatnote{font-style:italic}.mw-parser-output div.hatnote{padding-left:1.6em;margin-bottom:0.5em}.mw-parser-output .hatnote i{font-style:normal}.mw-parser-output .hatnote+link+.hatnote{margin-top:-0.5em}@media print{body.ns-0 .mw-parser-output .hatnote{display:none!important}}</style><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Main article: <a href="/wiki/Campaigning_in_the_2014_Indian_general_election" title="Campaigning in the 2014 Indian general election">Campaigning in the 2014 Indian general election</a></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Issues">Issues</h3>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=7" title="Edit section: Issues">edit</a>]</div> Important issues during the campaign included high inflation, lack of jobs, economic slow down, corruption, security and terrorism, religious division and communalism, and infrastructure such as roads, electricity and water.<a href="#cite_note-24">[23]</a><a href="#cite_note-25">[24]</a><a href="#cite_note-26">[25]</a> In a survey by <a href="/wiki/Zee_News" title="Zee News">Zee News</a>, inflation was indicated to be the main issue in the election.<a href="#cite_note-dnaindia1-27">[26]</a> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading4"><h4 id="Economy">Economy</h4>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=8" title="Edit section: Economy">edit</a>]</div> <a href="/wiki/Bloomberg_L.P." title="Bloomberg L.P.">Bloomberg</a> highlighted India's slowing economy amidst a record high <a href="/wiki/Current_account_(balance_of_payments)" title="Current account (balance of payments)">current account</a> deficit and a falling <a href="/wiki/Indian_rupee" title="Indian rupee">rupee</a> in summer 2013. It pointed out a lack of infrastructure investment and a government increasingly likely to give subsidies that the national finances cannot afford just before the election. Other points it mentioned were stagnant policymaking and an inefficient bureaucracy.<a href="#cite_note-28">[27]</a> The economy was the main issue in the campaign.<a href="#cite_note-economist-29">[28]</a> The lack of a clear mandate as a result of the election could lead to an increase in the price of gold in the country.<a href="#cite_note-30">[29]</a><a href="#cite_note-31">[30]</a> Modi also brought up the issue of <a href="/wiki/Farmers%27_suicides_in_India" title="Farmers' suicides in India">farmer suicides</a> that resulted from high debt and poor yield on their crops.<a href="#cite_note-32">[31]</a> Former Finance Minister <a href="/wiki/Yashwant_Sinha" title="Yashwant Sinha">Yashwant Sinha</a> criticised the incumbent Chidambaram in saying that he had a "habit that he will get a strong economy, and he will ruin it before he leaves... Shri Chidambaram will be remembered in history as a spoiler, as someone who specialises in sub-five per cent growth rate, for his hubris, arrogance".<a href="#cite_note-33">[32]</a> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading4"><h4 id="Price_rise">Price rise</h4>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=9" title="Edit section: Price rise">edit</a>]</div> The price of onions, a staple in <a href="/wiki/Indian_cuisine" title="Indian cuisine">Indian cuisine</a>, faced a dramatic increase.<a href="#cite_note-34">[33]</a> In the lead up to the election, <a href="/wiki/Consumer_price_inflation" class="mw-redirect" title="Consumer price inflation">consumer price inflation</a> increased more than expected while, paradoxically, <a href="/wiki/Industrial_production" title="Industrial production">industrial production</a> fell by more than expected, causing a dilemma amid slowing growth.<a href="#cite_note-35">[34]</a> The price of salt was also indicative of general <a href="/wiki/Food_inflation" title="Food inflation">food inflation</a>.<a href="#cite_note-36">[35]</a> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading4"><h4 id="Corruption">Corruption</h4>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=10" title="Edit section: Corruption">edit</a>]</div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">See also: <a href="/wiki/List_of_scandals_in_India" title="List of scandals in India">List of scandals in India</a></div> During the UPA-2 government, a number of scams came to public attention, deteriorating the image of the government among the common man.[<a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed" title="Wikipedia:Citation needed">citation needed</a>] These scams included <a href="/wiki/Indian_coal_allocation_scam" title="Indian coal allocation scam">coal scam</a>, <a href="/wiki/2G_spectrum_case" title="2G spectrum case">2G spectrum case</a>, <a href="/wiki/2013_Indian_helicopter_bribery_scandal" title="2013 Indian helicopter bribery scandal">AgustaWestland Chopper scam</a> and <a href="/wiki/Concerns_and_controversies_over_the_2010_Commonwealth_Games" class="mw-redirect" title="Concerns and controversies over the 2010 Commonwealth Games">CWG scam</a>.[<a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed" title="Wikipedia:Citation needed">citation needed</a>] <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Celebrity_candidates">Celebrity candidates</h3>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=11" title="Edit section: Celebrity candidates">edit</a>]</div> Celebrity candidates from non-political spheres were nominated in the election. These included: <a href="/wiki/Raj_Babbar" title="Raj Babbar">Raj Babbar</a> (INC), <a href="/wiki/Bhaichung_Bhutia" title="Bhaichung Bhutia">Bhaichung Bhutia</a> (AITC), <a href="/wiki/Biswajit_Chatterjee" title="Biswajit Chatterjee">Biswajit Chatterjee</a> (AITC), <a href="/wiki/Sandhya_Roy" title="Sandhya Roy">Sandhya Roy</a> (AITC), <a href="/wiki/Smriti_Irani" title="Smriti Irani">Smriti Irani</a> (BJP), <a href="/wiki/Jaaved_Jaaferi" title="Jaaved Jaaferi">Jaaved Jaaferi</a> (AAP), <a href="/wiki/Prakash_Jha" title="Prakash Jha">Prakash Jha</a> (JD(U)), <a href="/wiki/Mohammad_Kaif" title="Mohammad Kaif">Mohammad Kaif</a> (INC), <a href="/wiki/Kamaal_Rashid_Khan" class="mw-redirect" title="Kamaal Rashid Khan">Kamaal Rashid Khan</a> (SP), <a href="/wiki/Vinod_Khanna" title="Vinod Khanna">Vinod Khanna</a> (BJP), <a href="/wiki/Ravi_Kishan" title="Ravi Kishan">Ravi Kishan</a> (INC), <a href="/wiki/Kirron_Kher" title="Kirron Kher">Kirron Kher</a> (BJP), <a href="/wiki/Bappi_Lahiri" title="Bappi Lahiri">Bappi Lahiri</a> (BJP), <a href="/wiki/Hema_Malini" title="Hema Malini">Hema Malini</a> (BJP), <a href="/wiki/Mahesh_Manjrekar" title="Mahesh Manjrekar">Mahesh Manjrekar</a> (MNS), <a href="/wiki/Bhagwant_Mann" title="Bhagwant Mann">Bhagwant Mann</a> (AAP), <a href="/wiki/Nandan_Nilekani" title="Nandan Nilekani">Nandan Nilekani</a> (INC), <a href="/wiki/Gul_Panag" title="Gul Panag">Gul Panag</a> (AAP), <a href="/wiki/Jaya_Prada" title="Jaya Prada">Jaya Prada</a> (RLD), <a href="/wiki/Rajyavardhan_Singh_Rathore" title="Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore">Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore</a> (BJP), <a href="/wiki/Paresh_Rawal" title="Paresh Rawal">Paresh Rawal</a> (BJP), <a href="/wiki/Rakhi_Sawant" title="Rakhi Sawant">Rakhi Sawant</a> (RAP), <a href="/w/index.php?title=Indranil_Sen&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Indranil Sen (page does not exist)">Indranil Sen</a> (AITC), <a href="/wiki/Moon_Moon_Sen" title="Moon Moon Sen">Moon Moon Sen</a> (AITC), <a href="/wiki/V._K._Singh" title="V. K. Singh">Vijay Kumar Singh</a> (BJP), <a href="/wiki/Shatrughan_Sinha" title="Shatrughan Sinha">Shatrughan Sinha</a> (BJP), <a href="/wiki/P._C._Sorcar_Jr." title="P. C. Sorcar Jr.">P. C. Sorcar Jr.</a> (BJP), <a href="/wiki/Babul_Supriyo" title="Babul Supriyo">Babul Supriyo</a> (BJP), <a href="/wiki/Manoj_Tiwari_(Delhi_politician)" title="Manoj Tiwari (Delhi politician)">Manoj Tiwari</a> (BJP), <a href="/wiki/Innocent_Vincent" class="mw-redirect" title="Innocent Vincent">Innocent Vincent</a> (<a href="/wiki/Left_Democratic_Front_(Kerala)" class="mw-redirect" title="Left Democratic Front (Kerala)">LDF</a>-IND), <a href="/wiki/Nagma_(actress)" class="mw-redirect" title="Nagma (actress)">Nagma</a> (INC), <a href="/wiki/Dev_(Bengali_actor)" title="Dev (Bengali actor)">Dev</a> (AITC), and <a href="/wiki/Siddhanta_Mahapatra" class="mw-redirect" title="Siddhanta Mahapatra">Siddhanta Mahapatra</a> (BJD).<a href="#cite_note-37">[36]</a><a href="#cite_note-Celeb-38">[37]</a><a href="#cite_note-Rakhi-39">[38]</a><a href="#cite_note-40">[39]</a> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Parties_and_alliances">Parties and alliances</h2>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=12" title="Edit section: Parties and alliances">edit</a>]</div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="National_Democratic_Alliance">National Democratic Alliance</h3>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=13" title="Edit section: National Democratic Alliance">edit</a>]</div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">See also: <a href="/wiki/List_of_National_Democratic_Alliance_candidates_in_the_2014_Indian_general_election" title="List of National Democratic Alliance candidates in the 2014 Indian general election">List of National Democratic Alliance candidates in the 2014 Indian general election</a></div> The constituents of the <a href="/wiki/National_Democratic_Alliance_(India)" class="mw-redirect" title="National Democratic Alliance (India)">National Democratic Alliance</a> and the seats they contested and won are shown at the right in the table: The NDA garnered an overwhelming number of 336 seats in this election. This has propelled it to form the government in the country.<a href="#cite_note-41">[40]</a><a href="#cite_note-42">[41]</a><a href="#cite_note-43">[42]</a><a href="#cite_note-44">[43]</a><a href="#cite_note-45">[44]</a> <table class="wikitable floatright sortable"> <tbody><tr> <th rowspan="2">Party </th> <th colspan="2">Seats </th></tr> <tr> <th>Contested </th> <th>Won </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a></td> <td align="center">427</td> <td align="center">282 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Telugu_Desam_Party" title="Telugu Desam Party">Telugu Desam Party</a></td> <td align="center">30</td> <td align="center">16 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Shiv_Sena_(1966%E2%80%932022)" class="mw-redirect" title="Shiv Sena (1966–2022)">Shiv Sena</a></td> <td align="center">20</td> <td align="center">18 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Desiya_Murpokku_Dravida_Kazhagam" title="Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam">Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam</a></td> <td align="center">14</td> <td align="center">0 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Shiromani_Akali_Dal" title="Shiromani Akali Dal">Shiromani Akali Dal</a></td> <td align="center">10</td> <td align="center">4 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Pattali_Makkal_Katchi" title="Pattali Makkal Katchi">Pattali Makkal Katchi</a></td> <td align="center">8</td> <td align="center">1 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Marumalarchi_Dravida_Munnetra_Kazhagam" title="Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam">Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam</a></td> <td align="center">7</td> <td align="center">0 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Lok_Janshakti_Party" title="Lok Janshakti Party">Lok Janshakti Party</a></td> <td align="center">7</td> <td align="center">6 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Rashtriya_Lok_Samta_Party" title="Rashtriya Lok Samta Party">Rashtriya Lok Samta Party</a></td> <td align="center">3</td> <td align="center">3 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Apna_Dal" class="mw-redirect" title="Apna Dal">Apna Dal</a></td> <td align="center">2</td> <td align="center">2 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Haryana_Janhit_Congress_(BL)" title="Haryana Janhit Congress (BL)">Haryana Janhit Congress (BL)</a></td> <td align="center">2</td> <td align="center">0 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Swabhimani_Paksha" title="Swabhimani Paksha">Swabhimani Paksha</a></td> <td align="center">2</td> <td align="center">1 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Indhiya_Jananayaga_Katchi" class="mw-redirect" title="Indhiya Jananayaga Katchi">Indhiya Jananayaga Katchi</a></td> <td align="center">1</td> <td align="center">0 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Puthiya_Needhi_Katchi" class="mw-redirect" title="Puthiya Needhi Katchi">Puthiya Needhi Katchi</a></td> <td align="center">1</td> <td align="center">0 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Kongunadu_Makkal_Desia_Katchi" title="Kongunadu Makkal Desia Katchi">Kongunadu Makkal Desia Katchi</a></td> <td align="center">1</td> <td align="center">0 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/All_India_N.R._Congress" title="All India N.R. Congress">All India N.R. Congress</a></td> <td align="center">1</td> <td align="center">1 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Republican_Party_of_India_(A)" class="mw-redirect" title="Republican Party of India (A)">Republican Party of India (A)</a></td> <td align="center">1</td> <td align="center">0 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Rashtriya_Samaj_Paksha" title="Rashtriya Samaj Paksha">Rashtriya Samaj Paksha</a></td> <td align="center">1</td> <td align="center">0 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Revolutionary_Socialist_Party_of_Kerala_(Bolshevik)" title="Revolutionary Socialist Party of Kerala (Bolshevik)">Revolutionary Socialist Party (Bolshevik)</a></td> <td align="center">1</td> <td align="center">0 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Kerala_Congress_(Nationalist)" title="Kerala Congress (Nationalist)">Kerala Congress (Nationalist)</a></td> <td align="center">1</td> <td align="center">0 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/National_People%27s_Party_(India)" title="National People's Party (India)">National People's Party</a></td> <td align="center">1</td> <td align="center">1 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Naga_People%27s_Front" title="Naga People's Front">Naga People's Front</a></td> <td align="center">1</td> <td align="center">1 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Mizo_National_Front" title="Mizo National Front">Mizo National Front</a></td> <td align="center">1</td> <td align="center">0 </td></tr> <tr> <th><a href="/wiki/National_Democratic_Alliance_(India)" class="mw-redirect" title="National Democratic Alliance (India)">National Democratic Alliance</a></th> <th>543</th> <th>336 </th></tr></tbody></table> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading4"><h4 id="Bharatiya_Janata_Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</h4>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=14" title="Edit section: Bharatiya Janata Party">edit</a>]</div> <dl><dt>Organisation</dt></dl> Gujarat Chief Minister <a href="/wiki/Narendra_Modi" title="Narendra Modi">Narendra Modi</a> was <a href="/wiki/Prime_ministerial_candidacy_of_Narendra_Modi" title="Prime ministerial candidacy of Narendra Modi">appointment to lead</a> the <a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a>'s campaign after a party conclave in Goa.<a href="#cite_note-46">[45]</a><a href="#cite_note-47">[46]</a> This came amid controversy as <a href="/wiki/L._K._Advani" title="L. K. Advani">L. K. Advani</a> opposed the decision and resigned from his party posts, only to later rescind his resignation.<a href="#cite_note-48">[47]</a> <a href="/wiki/Murli_Manohar_Joshi" title="Murli Manohar Joshi">Murli Manohar Joshi</a> and <a href="/wiki/Sushma_Swaraj" title="Sushma Swaraj">Sushma Swaraj</a> were part of the team for the campaign. <a href="/wiki/Rajnath_Singh" title="Rajnath Singh">Rajnath Singh</a>, <a href="/wiki/Atal_Bihari_Vajpayee" title="Atal Bihari Vajpayee">Atal Bihari Vajpayee</a> and Lal Krishna Advani were the mentors for the BJP's campaign.<a href="#cite_note-HT19713-49">[48]</a> A 12-member committee, led by Modi, was appointed at the Goa conclave which included <a href="/wiki/M._Venkaiah_Naidu" class="mw-redirect" title="M. Venkaiah Naidu">M. Venkaiah Naidu</a>, <a href="/wiki/Nitin_Gadkari" title="Nitin Gadkari">Nitin Gadkari</a>, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister <a href="/wiki/Shivraj_Singh_Chouhan" title="Shivraj Singh Chouhan">Shivraj Singh Chouhan</a>, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister <a href="/wiki/Raman_Singh" title="Raman Singh">Raman Singh</a> and Goa Chief Minister <a href="/wiki/Manohar_Parrikar" title="Manohar Parrikar">Manohar Parrikar</a>.<a href="#cite_note-HT19713-49">[48]</a> <dl><dt>Key leader's constituencies</dt></dl> Modi contested the election from <a href="/wiki/Varanasi_(Lok_Sabha_constituency)" class="mw-redirect" title="Varanasi (Lok Sabha constituency)">Varanasi</a> in Uttar Pradesh<a href="#cite_note-50">[49]</a> and <a href="/wiki/Vadodara_(Lok_Sabha_constituency)" class="mw-redirect" title="Vadodara (Lok Sabha constituency)">Vadodara</a> in Gujarat.<a href="#cite_note-51">[50]</a> In Varanasi, the sizeable Muslim minority population was viewed by the media as an important voter target and the BJP's minority cell leader Salim Mohommad took part in campaigning.<a href="#cite_note-52">[51]</a> Advani wanted to contest from <a href="/wiki/Bhopal" title="Bhopal">Bhopal</a> but later agreed to contest again from his incumbent seat <a href="/wiki/Gandhinagar" title="Gandhinagar">Gandhinagar</a>.<a href="#cite_note-53">[52]</a> He also rejected a proposal to be appointed to the Rajya Sabha in favour of running in the election.<a href="#cite_note-54">[53]</a> Advani was given the Gandhinagar seat because Modi wanted him to contest from Gujarat, according to Rajnath Singh.<a href="#cite_note-55">[54]</a> Arun Jaitley contested for the Lok Sabha for the first time (having previously been a <a href="/wiki/Rajya_Sabha" title="Rajya Sabha">Rajya Sabha</a> member)<a href="#cite_note-sighu-56">[55]</a> from <a href="/wiki/Amritsar" title="Amritsar">Amritsar</a> against former Punjab Chief Minister Captain <a href="/wiki/Amarinder_Singh" title="Amarinder Singh">Amarinder Singh</a>.<a href="#cite_note-57">[56]</a> The move was controversial as incumbent MP from Amritsar <a href="/wiki/Navjot_Singh_Sidhu" title="Navjot Singh Sidhu">Navjot Singh Sidhu</a> was unhappy in not being allocated the constituency. Yet he said that as Jaitley was his "<a href="/wiki/Guru" title="Guru">guru</a>" he would accept the decision, but would not run from any other constituency. The reason for not allocating the ticket to Sidhu was said to be because of his spat with the <a href="/wiki/Shiromani_Akali_Dal" title="Shiromani Akali Dal">Shiromani Akali Dal</a> Punjab Chief Minister <a href="/wiki/Parkash_Singh_Badal" title="Parkash Singh Badal">Parkash Singh Badal</a> and party President <a href="/wiki/Sukhbir_Singh_Badal" title="Sukhbir Singh Badal">Sukhbir Singh Badal</a>, as well as other BJP personnel.<a href="#cite_note-58">[57]</a> <a href="/wiki/Jaswant_Singh" title="Jaswant Singh">Jaswant Singh</a> was denied nomination from <a href="/wiki/Barmer_(Lok_Sabha_constituency)" class="mw-redirect" title="Barmer (Lok Sabha constituency)">Barmer</a> constituency so he decided instead to contest the seat as an independent.<a href="#cite_note-59">[58]</a> <dl><dt>Campaign and Issues</dt></dl> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Main article: <a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party_campaign_for_the_2014_Indian_general_election" title="Bharatiya Janata Party campaign for the 2014 Indian general election">Bharatiya Janata Party campaign for the 2014 Indian general election</a></div> The BJP released its manifesto on 7 April 2014. The party promised to set up a Price Stabilization Fund and to evolve a single 'National Agriculture Market' to check price rise and go for e-Governance, policy-driven governance and simplification of the tax regime to prevent corruption. It wanted to encourage labour-intensive manufacturing, focus on traditional employment bases of agriculture, the upgrade of infrastructure and housing and self-employment opportunities for job creation. Harnessing satellite technology; setting up National Optical-Fibre Network up to the village level; Diamond Quadrilateral project – of <a href="/wiki/High-speed_rail" title="High-speed rail">High Speed Train network</a> were among several other things that the party promised.<a href="#cite_note-60">[59]</a> The Himachal Pradesh BJP attacked the UPA's "one rank, one pension" scheme as an "election stunt," according to the convenor of the BJP's ex-servicemen cell, Brigadier (Retired) Lal Chand Jaswal. The move followed the BJP raising the issue in the previous years and Modi's announcement at an ex-servicemen's rally at <a href="/wiki/Rewari" title="Rewari">Rewari</a> on 15 September 2013 and at <a href="/wiki/Sujanpur" title="Sujanpur">Sujanpur</a> on 17 February.<a href="#cite_note-61">[60]</a> Modi also criticised the INC and Rahul Gandhi for giving a ticket to former Maharashtra Chief Minister <a href="/wiki/Ashok_Chavan" title="Ashok Chavan">Ashok Chavan</a> despite his indictment in the <a href="/wiki/Adarsh_Housing_Society_scam" class="mw-redirect" title="Adarsh Housing Society scam">Adarsh Housing Society scam</a> in Mumbai.<a href="#cite_note-62">[61]</a> He further criticised Gandhi's comments about his governance of Gujarat at rally in <a href="/wiki/Bijapur" title="Bijapur">Bijapur</a>.<a href="#cite_note-63">[62]</a> At a rally in <a href="/wiki/Gurgaon" title="Gurgaon">Gurgaon</a>, Haryana, part of the wider National Capital Region, Modi said: "People gave ruling Congress 60 years, I just need 60 months to prove that the BJP is the best option for India" and alleged that the INC was protecting <a href="/wiki/Robert_Vadra" title="Robert Vadra">Robert Vadra</a>, the son-in-law of Sonia Gandhi, after he was said to have "sold farmers land" and made money. "Robert Vadra's empty bank account was credited with $8.30m (Rs 500 million) in just three months. BJP wants answers".<a href="#cite_note-64">[63]</a> He also criticised the INC's Nandan Nilekani as he had "squandered crores of rupees in giving a unique identity (<a href="/wiki/Aadhaar" title="Aadhaar">Aadhaar</a>) to millions of people, which even the Supreme Court questioned, as it did not address the security concerns".<a href="#cite_note-65">[64]</a> Amongst the <a href="/wiki/Social_media" title="Social media">social media</a>, individuals came up with satirical takes on sports, movies (in Hindi and English) and songs, amongst other things, in support of the BJP campaign slogan that were premised on "Aab ki baar, Modi sarkar" ([This time, [we will have a] Modi government]).<a href="#cite_note-66">[65]</a> Modi was noted for focusing, in his rallies across the country, on the 23 million first-time come-of-age voters.<a href="#cite_note-67">[66]</a> By the last day of campaigning on 10 May, Narendra Modi had undertaken the largest mass outreach in India's electoral history by travelling about 300,000 km for 437 public meetings in 25 states and 1350 innovative 3D rallies according to the BJP.<a href="#cite_note-68">[67]</a> In regards to <a href="/wiki/Foreign_relations_of_India" title="Foreign relations of India">foreign relations of India</a>, Modi in a rally in Arunachal Pradesh, a state which borders China with a history of border disputes, swore to protect the country<a href="#cite_note-69">[68]</a> and criticised "Chinese expansionism".<a href="#cite_note-70">[69]</a> He also highlighted the importance of diplomats discussing issues like trade facilitation and promoting Indian business abroad.<a href="#cite_note-71">[70]</a> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading4"><h4 id="Others">Others</h4>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=15" title="Edit section: Others">edit</a>]</div> <dl><dt>Lok Janshakti Party</dt></dl> <a href="/wiki/Lok_Janshakti_Party" title="Lok Janshakti Party">Lok Janshakti Party</a> leader <a href="/wiki/Ram_Vilas_Paswan" title="Ram Vilas Paswan">Ram Vilas Paswan</a> announced on 30 January that the LJP, RJD and INC will jointly contest the election from Bihar's constituencies.<a href="#cite_note-72">[71]</a> He later announced on 27 February that he will instead join the NDA. LJP contested polls with the BJP and Rashtriya Lok Samata Party (RLSP) on 40 seats with 30 seats for BJP, three seats for RLSP and seven seats for LJP. LJP and RLSP won all the seats allotted to them with BJP winning 22 seats. The election was seen by many BJP leaders as a show of strength after fallout with JD(U). After the election results, Nitish Kumar was forced to resign from the post of Chief Minister after being marginalized to just 2 seats.<a href="#cite_note-73">[72]</a> <dl><dt>Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam</dt></dl> <a href="/wiki/Desiya_Murpokku_Dravida_Kazhagam" title="Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam">Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam</a> (DMDK), led by Tamil film actor <a href="/wiki/Vijayakanth" title="Vijayakanth">Vijayakanth</a> joined the NDA on 26 February.<a href="#cite_note-74">[73]</a> <dl><dt>Lok Satta Party</dt></dl> On 10 April, while campaigning in Telangana, <a href="/wiki/Jayaprakash_Narayan_(Lok_Satta)" class="mw-redirect" title="Jayaprakash Narayan (Lok Satta)">Jayaprakash Narayan</a> of the <a href="/wiki/Lok_Satta_Party" title="Lok Satta Party">Lok Satta Party</a> stated that while his party had a few differences of opinion with the BJP manifesto, they had decided to support the NDA in the "national interest".<a href="#cite_note-loksattaurban-75">[74]</a> On the other hand, Dr. <a href="/wiki/Jayaprakash_Narayan_(Lok_Satta)" class="mw-redirect" title="Jayaprakash Narayan (Lok Satta)">Jayaprakash Narayan</a> contested from the <a href="/wiki/Malkajgiri_(Lok_Sabha_constituency)" class="mw-redirect" title="Malkajgiri (Lok Sabha constituency)">Malkajgiri</a>. Malkajgiri had 2,953,915 eligible voters in the election making it the largest parliamentary constituency of the country in terms of number of voters.<a href="#cite_note-76">[75]</a> <dl><dt>Shiv Sena, Swabhimani Paksha and Rashtriya Samaj Paksha</dt></dl> The <a href="/wiki/Swabhimani_Paksha" title="Swabhimani Paksha">Swabhimani Paksha</a> (SWP) a political party of <a href="/wiki/Swabhimani_Shetkari_Saghtana" title="Swabhimani Shetkari Saghtana">Swabhimani Shetkari Saghtana</a> (SSS) joined the <a href="/wiki/Shiv_Sena_(1966%E2%80%932022)" class="mw-redirect" title="Shiv Sena (1966–2022)">Shiv Sena</a>-BJP-<a href="/wiki/Republican_Party_of_India_(A)" class="mw-redirect" title="Republican Party of India (A)">Republican Party of India (A)</a> alliance in February. The SSS, which represents the interests of farmers in western <a href="/wiki/Maharashtra" title="Maharashtra">Maharashtra</a> was offered two seats – Madha in Solapur, where NCP leader Sharad Pawar sits, and Hathkanangale, the seat of SSS leader Raju Shetti. Shetti also sought Baramati but this was rejected by the Shiv Sena and BJP, who decided to leave a seat each from their quotas of 22 and 26 to accommodate SSS.<a href="#cite_note-77">[76]</a> <a href="/wiki/Rashtriya_Samaj_Paksha" title="Rashtriya Samaj Paksha">Rashtriya Samaj Paksha</a> also joined the alliance in January.<a href="#cite_note-78">[77]</a> In addition to the aforementioned four parties that were contesting from Maharashtra, RSP was also in the alliance.<a href="#cite_note-mnsbjp-79">[78]</a> <dl><dt>Shiromani Akali Dal</dt></dl> <a href="/wiki/Shiromani_Akali_Dal" title="Shiromani Akali Dal">Shiromani Akali Dal</a> contested 10 out of 13 seats in <a href="/wiki/Punjab,_India" title="Punjab, India">Punjab</a>. <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="United_Progressive_Alliance">United Progressive Alliance</h3>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=16" title="Edit section: United Progressive Alliance">edit</a>]</div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Further information: <a href="/wiki/List_of_United_Progressive_Alliance_candidates_in_the_2014_Indian_general_election" title="List of United Progressive Alliance candidates in the 2014 Indian general election">List of United Progressive Alliance candidates in the 2014 Indian general election</a></div> The constituents of the <a href="/wiki/United_Progressive_Alliance" title="United Progressive Alliance">United Progressive Alliance</a> and the seats they contested and won are shown at the right in the table: This election turned out to be an unprecedented disaster for the UPA as they garnered the lowest number of seats in their history. <table class="wikitable floatright sortable"> <tbody><tr> <th rowspan="2">Party </th> <th colspan="2">Seats </th></tr> <tr> <th>Contested </th> <th>Won </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a><a href="#cite_note-Cong-80">[79]</a> </td> <td align="center">464 </td> <td align="center">44 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Rashtriya_Janata_Dal" title="Rashtriya Janata Dal">Rashtriya Janata Dal</a><a href="#cite_note-RJD-INC-NCP-81">[80]</a><a href="#cite_note-INC-NCP-Goa-82">[81]</a> </td> <td align="center">28 </td> <td align="center">4 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Nationalist_Congress_Party" title="Nationalist Congress Party">Nationalist Congress Party</a><a href="#cite_note-INC-NCP-83">[82]</a><a href="#cite_note-INC-NCP-Guj-84">[83]</a> </td> <td align="center">23 </td> <td align="center">6 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Rashtriya_Lok_Dal" title="Rashtriya Lok Dal">Rashtriya Lok Dal</a><a href="#cite_note-INC-RLD-MD-85">[84]</a> </td> <td align="center">8 </td> <td align="center">0 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Jharkhand_Mukti_Morcha" title="Jharkhand Mukti Morcha">Jharkhand Mukti Morcha</a><a href="#cite_note-INC-JMM-86">[85]</a><a href="#cite_note-INC-JMM-RJD-87">[86]</a> </td> <td align="center">4 </td> <td align="center">2 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Jammu_%26_Kashmir_National_Conference" title="Jammu & Kashmir National Conference">Jammu & Kashmir National Conference</a><a href="#cite_note-INC-NC-88">[87]</a> </td> <td align="center">3 </td> <td align="center">0 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Mahan_Dal" title="Mahan Dal">Mahan Dal</a><a href="#cite_note-INC-RLD-MD-85">[84]</a> </td> <td align="center">3 </td> <td align="center">0 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Indian_Union_Muslim_League" title="Indian Union Muslim League">Indian Union Muslim League</a><a href="#cite_note-INC-Allies-Kerala-89">[88]</a> </td> <td align="center">2 </td> <td align="center">2 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Socialist_Janata_(Democratic)" title="Socialist Janata (Democratic)">Socialist Janata</a><a href="#cite_note-INC-Allies-Kerala-89">[88]</a> </td> <td align="center">1 </td> <td align="center">0 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Kerala_Congress_(M)" title="Kerala Congress (M)">Kerala Congress (M)</a><a href="#cite_note-INC-Allies-Kerala-89">[88]</a> </td> <td align="center">1 </td> <td align="center">1 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Bodoland_People%27s_Front" title="Bodoland People's Front">Bodoland People's Front</a><a href="#cite_note-INC-BPF-90">[89]</a> </td> <td align="center">1 </td> <td align="center">0 </td></tr> <tr> <th><a href="/wiki/United_Progressive_Alliance" title="United Progressive Alliance">United Progressive Alliance</a></th> <th>538</th> <th>59 </th></tr></tbody></table> In March, the INC, RJD and NCP announced that they would jointly contest in Bihar.<a href="#cite_note-91">[90]</a> The INC contested 12 seats, NCP fought on 1 seat and the RJD, being a regional party, would seek the rest of 27 seats. <div class="mw-heading mw-heading4"><h4 id="Indian_National_Congress">Indian National Congress</h4>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=17" title="Edit section: Indian National Congress">edit</a>]</div> The <a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a> had announced, on the fourth anniversary of the second <a href="/wiki/United_Progressive_Alliance" title="United Progressive Alliance">United Progressive Alliance</a> government, that its campaign for the election would be led by incumbent Prime Minister <a href="/wiki/Manmohan_Singh" title="Manmohan Singh">Manmohan Singh</a>, INC chairperson <a href="/wiki/Sonia_Gandhi" title="Sonia Gandhi">Sonia Gandhi</a> and general secretary <a href="/wiki/Rahul_Gandhi" title="Rahul Gandhi">Rahul Gandhi</a>.<a href="#cite_note-92">[91]</a> Rahul Gandhi was appointed to head a six-member committee to formulate and implement alliances, the party manifesto and general publicity for the election.<a href="#cite_note-93">[92]</a> In response to sagging opinion poll numbers for the general election, the INC sought to fast-track a decision on <a href="/wiki/Andhra_Pradesh_Reorganisation_Act,_2014" title="Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014">separating Telangana from Andhra Pradesh</a>, create a coalition government with the <a href="/wiki/Jharkhand_Mukti_Morcha" title="Jharkhand Mukti Morcha">Jharkhand Mukti Morcha</a> and the <a href="/wiki/Rashtriya_Janata_Dal" title="Rashtriya Janata Dal">Rashtriya Janata Dal</a> in Jharkhand, sought to take credit for the <a href="/wiki/Food_Security_Bill" class="mw-redirect" title="Food Security Bill">Food Security Bill</a> and passing Land Acquisition Bill.<a href="#cite_note-julypolls-94">[93]</a> <dl><dt>Prime Minister candidate</dt></dl> Incumbent Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that he would not return to his role should the INC get a majority or plurality.<a href="#cite_note-95">[94]</a> Rahul Gandhi told <a href="/wiki/Dainik_Bhaskar" title="Dainik Bhaskar">Dainik Bhaskar</a> that he was "ready to take charge" of any responsibility the party gave him and he added that: "My focus for India is a long term vision, where all Indians are treated with equality, respect and are given equal opportunities."<a href="#cite_note-96">[95]</a> At the party meeting it was decided not to name a prime ministerial candidate amid fears it would turn the election into a presidential one. This was criticised by the BJP. Gandhi would instead lead the party's campaign.<a href="#cite_note-97">[96]</a> He also called the election a turning point.<a href="#cite_note-98">[97]</a> Sonia Gandhi then said that the party will face upcoming challenges and the election with a "lot of determination;" she added that the election would be a battle for India. "Divisive forces are stretching social fabric to breaking point. Opposition's way is to spread disharmony. There's a face hidden behind the mask of compassion."<a href="#cite_note-99">[98]</a> <dl><dt>Rahul Gandhi</dt></dl> In January, in an interview, Gandhi admitted that some Congress members may have been involved in the <a href="/wiki/1984_anti-Sikh_riots" title="1984 anti-Sikh riots">1984 anti-Sikh riots</a> and further stated that Modi's government was responsible for pushing the <a href="/wiki/2002_Gujarat_violence" class="mw-redirect" title="2002 Gujarat violence">2002 riots</a> while the Congress government in 1984 tried to stop the <a href="/wiki/1984_anti-Sikh_riots" title="1984 anti-Sikh riots">anti Sikh riots</a>.<a href="#cite_note-agrginterview-100">[99]</a> Fellow UPA member, <a href="/wiki/Praful_Patel" title="Praful Patel">Praful Patel</a> said that the 2002 matter should be put to rest.<a href="#cite_note-puttorest-101">[100]</a> As Gandhi was reported to have sought an early declaration of the party's candidates, the INC was scheduled to hold its first meeting of the central election committee on 13 February to finalise all their candidates by the end of the month. Similarly, the screening committees for several unnamed part of the country had already occurred so as to shortlist the candidates.<a href="#cite_note-102">[101]</a> On 8 March, its list of 194 candidates was announced, including 35% of candidates that were below the age of 50 years.<a href="#cite_note-toik-103">[102]</a> The INC was reported to be concerned by the possibility of a reduced mandate in Gandhi's seat of <a href="/wiki/Amethi_(Lok_Sabha_constituency)" class="mw-redirect" title="Amethi (Lok Sabha constituency)">Amethi (Lok Sabha constituency)</a> amidst an unusual challenge by his high-profile competitor, the BJP's Smriti Irani. It even led to his mother, <a href="/wiki/Sonia_Gandhi" title="Sonia Gandhi">Sonia</a>, campaigning there for the first time in 10 years.<a href="#cite_note-104">[103]</a> <dl><dt>Opinion polls</dt></dl> The INC dismissed the opinion polls pointing to a NDA plurality as misleading and partisan.<a href="#cite_note-guardsingh-105">[104]</a> In its manifesto the party promised "<a href="/wiki/Inclusive_growth" title="Inclusive growth">inclusive growth</a>" and that it would initiate a raft of welfare schemes, including a right to healthcare for all and pensions for the aged and disabled.<a href="#cite_note-106">[105]</a> Manmohan Singh, Sonia and Rahul Gandhi's INC campaigning included scheduled stops in Odisha<a href="#cite_note-107">[106]</a> and, on 20 April, in Maharashtra prior to the third phase.<a href="#cite_note-108">[107]</a> Rahul Gandhi claimed in a rally in Chhattisgarh that Modi would "divide the nation into pieces, and make people fight against each other."<a href="#cite_note-wpost-109">[108]</a> <dl><dt>Media</dt></dl> During the election, former prime ministerial aide Sanjaya Baru published "<a href="/wiki/The_Accidental_Prime_Minister" title="The Accidental Prime Minister">The Accidental Prime Minister</a>: The Making and Unmaking of Manmohan Singh" in which he criticised Singh as not being fully in charge of his government in having to compete with the dynastic INC leader, Sonia Gandhi, for influence within his own cabinet. Singh's office retorted in saying it is "smacks of fiction and coloured views of a former adviser."<a href="#cite_note-110">[109]</a> After Baru said "it is no secret that Sonia Gandhi was the super prime minister," Priyanka Vadra replied "I think Manmohan Singh ji is the super PM."<a href="#cite_note-111">[110]</a> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading4"><h4 id="Others_2">Others</h4>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=18" title="Edit section: Others">edit</a>]</div> <dl><dt>Jammu & Kashmir National Conference</dt></dl> Minister for New and Renewable Energy and <a href="/wiki/Jammu_%26_Kashmir_National_Conference" title="Jammu & Kashmir National Conference">Jammu & Kashmir National Conference</a> chairman <a href="/wiki/Farooq_Abdullah" title="Farooq Abdullah">Farooq Abdullah</a>, controversially, told a rally in Srinagar that in regards to Modi becoming prime minister "if it happens then Kashmir will not remain a part of India. I say it publicly. Kashmiris will not accept a communal person". He added before going to a scheduled rally in <a href="/wiki/Magam" title="Magam">Magam</a> that "those who vote for Modi should drown themselves in sea".<a href="#cite_note-kashattack-112">[111]</a> <dl><dt>Nationalist Congress Party</dt></dl> Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) was in alliance with the INC in the states of Bihar, Goa, Gujarat, Jharkhand and Maharashtra.<a href="#cite_note-INC-NCP-Goa-82">[81]</a><a href="#cite_note-113">[112]</a><a href="#cite_note-114">[113]</a> <dl><dt>Rashtriya Janata Dal</dt></dl> <a href="/wiki/Rashtriya_Janata_Dal" title="Rashtriya Janata Dal">Rashtriya Janata Dal</a> leader Lalu Prasad Yadav said of the BJP's ruling chances that "Modi and Advani can never become the prime minister in their lifetime. Secular forces in this country would never allow the saffron outfit to come to power". In relation to the INC's Rahul Gandhi he said that Gandhi wants to bring change to the country; he added in relation to Digvijay Singh that he was a "good man".<a href="#cite_note-india2-115">[114]</a> <dl><dt>Jharkhand Mukti Morcha</dt></dl> <a href="/wiki/Jharkhand_Mukti_Morcha" title="Jharkhand Mukti Morcha">Jharkhand Mukti Morcha</a> (JMM) contested polls in alliance with INC and RJD in <a href="/wiki/Jharkhand" title="Jharkhand">Jharkhand</a>.<a href="#cite_note-jmm-116">[115]</a> JMM and INC contested in four and ten seats each, respectively. JMM leader <a href="/wiki/Shibu_Soren" title="Shibu Soren">Shibu Soren</a> will run from <a href="/wiki/Dumka_(Lok_Sabha_constituency)" class="mw-redirect" title="Dumka (Lok Sabha constituency)">Dumka</a>, while the other three party's seats could come from Rajmahal, Giridih and the purpose-built city of Jamshedpur.<a href="#cite_note-117">[116]</a> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Left_parties">Left parties</h3>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=19" title="Edit section: Left parties">edit</a>]</div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Further information: <a href="/wiki/List_of_Communist_Party_of_India_(Marxist)_candidates_in_the_2014_Indian_general_election" title="List of Communist Party of India (Marxist) candidates in the 2014 Indian general election">List of Communist Party of India (Marxist) candidates in the 2014 Indian general election</a></div> <dl><dt>Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Communist Party of India</dt></dl> The <a href="/wiki/Communist_Party_of_India_(Marxist)" title="Communist Party of India (Marxist)">Communist Party of India (Marxist)</a> declared their campaign slogan as "Reject Congress, Defeat BJP."<a href="#cite_note-118">[117]</a> On 3 April, the party published its fourth list of candidates for a total of 94 candidates.<a href="#cite_note-4th-119">[118]</a> In West Bengal, CPI (M) contested as part of the <a href="/wiki/Left_Front_(West_Bengal)" title="Left Front (West Bengal)">Left Front</a>. 32 out of the 42 Left Front candidates in West Bengal came from the CPI (M), while 20 of its candidates were running for the first time.<a href="#cite_note-pdwb-120">[119]</a> In Kerala, the CPI (M) contested as a constituent of the <a href="/wiki/Left_Democratic_Front_(Kerala)" class="mw-redirect" title="Left Democratic Front (Kerala)">Left Democratic Front</a>. In the list of the 15 CPI (M) candidates in Kerala released in mid-March, four were incumbent Lok Sabha members and five others were independents.[<a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Please_clarify" title="Wikipedia:Please clarify">clarification needed</a>]<a href="#cite_note-ke1-121">[120]</a><a href="#cite_note-ke2-122">[121]</a> The Kollam seat was allocated to <a href="/wiki/M._A._Baby" title="M. A. Baby">M. A. Baby</a> after the <a href="/wiki/Revolutionary_Socialist_Party_(India)" title="Revolutionary Socialist Party (India)">RSP</a> left the LDF and joined the <a href="/wiki/United_Democratic_Front_(India)" class="mw-redirect" title="United Democratic Front (India)">United Democratic Front</a>.<a href="#cite_note-k2-123">[122]</a> In Assam, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Odisha and Tamil Nadu, the CPI (M) made an electoral pact with the CPI and other left parties.[<a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Avoid_weasel_words" class="mw-redirect" title="Wikipedia:Avoid weasel words">which?</a>]<a href="#cite_note-a2-124">[123]</a><a href="#cite_note-ha1-125">[124]</a><a href="#cite_note-hp1-126">[125]</a><a href="#cite_note-j1-127">[126]</a><a href="#cite_note-128">[127]</a><a href="#cite_note-o1-129">[128]</a><a href="#cite_note-tn1-130">[129]</a> In Andhra Pradesh, however, no agreement could be reached between the CPI (M) and the CPI due to differences on the Telangana issue; CPI (M) opposed bifurcation, while the CPI supported creating Telangana.<a href="#cite_note-131">[130]</a> In Telangana region, CPI contested one seat (in alliance with Indian National Congress<a href="#cite_note-INC-CPI-Telangana-132">[131]</a>), while CPI (M) contested two seats. <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Other_parties">Other parties</h3>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=20" title="Edit section: Other parties">edit</a>]</div> <dl><dt>Aam Aadmi Party</dt></dl> The <a href="/wiki/Aam_Aadmi_Party" title="Aam Aadmi Party">Aam Aadmi Party</a> (AAP), formed in 2012, contested 432 seats and won 4 seats.<a href="#cite_note-ET_2014_plan-133">[132]</a> The party's manifesto focused on anti-corruption measures.<a href="#cite_note-134">[133]</a> Earlier in 2013, the party had made an impressive electoral debut by winning the second highest number of seats in the <a href="/wiki/2013_Delhi_Legislative_Assembly_election" title="2013 Delhi Legislative Assembly election">Delhi Legislative Assembly elections</a>. After forming a short-lived <a href="/wiki/Minority_government" title="Minority government">minority government</a> in Delhi, AAP was seen as a major challenger to the other political parties.<a href="#cite_note-135">[134]</a> However, the party lost deposits on 413 seats,<a href="#cite_note-ET_2014_plan-133">[132]</a> surpassing the record of <a href="/wiki/Doordarshi_Party" title="Doordarshi Party">Doordarshi Party</a>, which had lost deposit on 321 seats in 1991.<a href="#cite_note-136">[135]</a> AAP's leader <a href="/wiki/Arvind_Kejriwal" title="Arvind Kejriwal">Arvind Kejriwal</a> unsuccessfully contested against the BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi from <a href="/wiki/Varanasi_(Lok_Sabha_constituency)" class="mw-redirect" title="Varanasi (Lok Sabha constituency)">Varanasi</a>.<a href="#cite_note-ECI-137">[136]</a> Its spokesperson <a href="/wiki/Prashant_Bhushan" title="Prashant Bhushan">Prashant Bhushan</a> argued that AAP's national debut performance was better than that of the winning party BJP in its first national elections in 1984.<a href="#cite_note-138">[137]</a> <dl><dt>All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam</dt></dl> The <a href="/wiki/All_India_Anna_Dravida_Munnetra_Kazhagam" title="All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam">All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam</a> (AIADMK) opted not to join any alliance and contested all seats in the state of <a href="/wiki/Tamil_Nadu" title="Tamil Nadu">Tamil Nadu</a> and the union territory of <a href="/wiki/Puducherry_(union_territory)" title="Puducherry (union territory)">Puducherry</a> on its own.<a href="#cite_note-AIADMKSep-139">[138]</a> Party General Secretary <a href="/wiki/J._Jayalalithaa" title="J. Jayalalithaa">J. Jayalalithaa</a> told a March rally that she would modernise the armed forces by enhancing their capabilities so that they were on par with the superpowers. In saying so, she criticised the UPA's governance, including its economic, diplomatic, and defence policies, adding that the modernization of the armed forces was hindered by the steady curtailment of its funding.<a href="#cite_note-140">[139]</a> The party won an unprecedented 37 out of the 40 parliamentary constituencies it contested and emerged as the third-largest party in the <a href="/wiki/16th_Lok_Sabha" title="16th Lok Sabha">16th Lok Sabha</a> of the <a href="/wiki/Parliament_of_India" title="Parliament of India">Indian Parliament</a>. It was a massive victory that no other regional political party had ever achieved in the history of general elections. <dl><dt>All India Forward Bloc</dt></dl> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Further information: <a href="/wiki/List_of_All_India_Forward_Bloc_candidates_in_the_2014_Indian_general_election" title="List of All India Forward Bloc candidates in the 2014 Indian general election">List of All India Forward Bloc candidates in the 2014 Indian general election</a></div> On 21 March, the <a href="/wiki/All_India_Forward_Bloc" title="All India Forward Bloc">All India Forward Bloc</a> released its first list of candidates that covered 38 seats in West Bengal, Maharashtra, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Jharkhand, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Odisha, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Delhi. According to the party's Secretary <a href="/wiki/Debabrata_Biswas_(politician)" title="Debabrata Biswas (politician)">Debabrata Biswas</a> the main objective of the party was "to strengthen and unite the Left, democratic and secular forces to achieve an alternative policy for reconstruction of the country."<a href="#cite_note-b-141">[140]</a><a href="#cite_note-s-142">[141]</a> In West Bengal the party contested the election as part of the <a href="/wiki/Left_Front_(West_Bengal)" title="Left Front (West Bengal)">Left Front</a>.<a href="#cite_note-pdwb-120">[119]</a> To defend the two West Bengal seats that it won in 2009, the party decided to field incumbent MP <a href="/wiki/Narahari_Mahato" title="Narahari Mahato">Narahari Mahato</a> in the <a href="/wiki/Purulia_(Lok_Sabha_constituency)" class="mw-redirect" title="Purulia (Lok Sabha constituency)">Purulia seat</a> and a new candidate in the <a href="/wiki/Cooch_Behar_(Lok_Sabha_constituency)" class="mw-redirect" title="Cooch Behar (Lok Sabha constituency)">Cooch Behar seat</a>.<a href="#cite_note-b-141">[140]</a> <dl><dt>Bahujan Samaj Party</dt></dl> On 19 March, <a href="/wiki/Bahujan_Samaj_Party" title="Bahujan Samaj Party">Bahujan Samaj Party</a> (BSP) leader <a href="/wiki/Mayawati" title="Mayawati">Mayawati</a> declared that the party would contest the election on its own and fielded candidates in all 80 seats in Uttar Pradesh. Mayawati was confident that the BSP would seek a mandate to form a government with support of secular parties.<a href="#cite_note-143">[142]</a> The party secured the third highest vote share in the Country and yet did not win a single seat.<a href="#cite_note-144">[143]</a> <dl><dt>Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) Liberation</dt></dl> At a press conference held on 10 March, General Secretary of the <a href="/wiki/Communist_Party_of_India_(Marxist-Leninist)_Liberation" class="mw-redirect" title="Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation">party</a> <a href="/wiki/Dipankar_Bhattacharya" title="Dipankar Bhattacharya">Dipankar Bhattacharya</a> said his party would field 85 candidates in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Punjab, Jharkhand and Puducherry.<a href="#cite_note-145">[144]</a> <dl><dt>Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam</dt></dl> Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) opted not to join an UPA pre-poll alliance and contested all seats in Tamil Nadu with its own regional alliance. Party leader Karunanidhi announced Democratic Progressive Alliance (DPA) with local parties like VCK, MMK, IUML and Puthiya Tamizhagam. DMK was not able to secure even a single seat throughout the country. <dl><dt>Janata Dal (United)</dt></dl> The media speculated that Modi still had a chance of gaining in Bihar at the expense of Nitish Kumar's <a href="/wiki/Janata_Dal_(United)" title="Janata Dal (United)">Janata Dal</a>. Whilst the BJP were in coalition with JD(U), Modi was not allowed to speak at rallies in the party by mutual understanding and was only allowed for special events such as a funeral or party conclave, even Modi's flood relief aid to Bihar was termed communal. Bihar was seen as test case for Modi's popularity if the BJP could increase its tally at the expense of the JD(U). There was also speculation that <a href="/wiki/Lalu_Prasad_Yadav" title="Lalu Prasad Yadav">Lalu Prasad Yadav</a> could make a relative comeback after the <a href="/wiki/2010_Bihar_legislative_assembly_election" class="mw-redirect" title="2010 Bihar legislative assembly election">2010 provincial election</a> if he is not convicted over the <a href="/wiki/Fodder_scam" class="mw-redirect" title="Fodder scam">fodder scam</a>. It also suggested that this would be an eager race as it could determine if Kumar's decision to leave the NDA in June 2013 was prudent and if he has any national political scope left; while for Modi it would give crucial seats to the BJP and be able to attract potential allies as Bihar is largely based on <a href="/wiki/Caste" title="Caste">caste</a> politics.<a href="#cite_note-146">[145]</a><a href="#cite_note-147">[146]</a> In January 2014, Kumar referred to Gandhi's stand against corruption as a "farce" after hearing of a meeting between Gandhi and RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav despite Yadav being out on bail, after being convicted in the fodder scam. He termed their alliance as "natural" and stated that them coming together was no surprise.<a href="#cite_note-nikufarce-148">[147]</a> <dl><dt>All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen</dt></dl> <a href="/wiki/Asaduddin_Owaisi" title="Asaduddin Owaisi">Asaduddin Owaisi</a> announced 5 candidates from the <a href="/wiki/All_India_Majlis-e-Ittehadul_Muslimeen" title="All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen">All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen</a> (AIMIM) participated in various parliamentary constituencies of Telangana State. Asaduddin Owaisi - <a href="/wiki/Hyderabad_Lok_Sabha_constituency" title="Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency">Hyderabad</a> Narla Mohan Rao - <a href="/wiki/Secunderabad_Lok_Sabha_constituency" title="Secunderabad Lok Sabha constituency">Secunderabad</a> Divakar Dharanikota Sudhakar - <a href="/wiki/Malkajgiri_Lok_Sabha_constituency" title="Malkajgiri Lok Sabha constituency">Malkajgiri</a> P.V.N. Reddy - <a href="/wiki/Nandyal_Lok_Sabha_constituency" title="Nandyal Lok Sabha constituency">Nandyal</a>, <a href="/wiki/Andhra_Pradesh" title="Andhra Pradesh">Andhra Pradesh</a> (from 2014 onwards) Guahati Mothilal - <a href="/wiki/Bhongir_Lok_Sabha_constituency" title="Bhongir Lok Sabha constituency">Bhongir</a> <dl><dt>Maharashtra Navnirman Sena</dt></dl> The <a href="/wiki/Raj_Thackeray" title="Raj Thackeray">Raj Thackeray</a>-led <a href="/wiki/Maharashtra_Navnirman_Sena" title="Maharashtra Navnirman Sena">Maharashtra Navnirman Sena</a> (MNS) announced its first list of seven candidates. Six of them contested against candidates of Shiv Sena. The party, however, also supported Modi's prime ministerial candidature. The move read as an implicit acceptance of the BJP's Nitin Gadkari's call not to contest against the NDA and to support its own candidates.<a href="#cite_note-autogenerated1-149">[148]</a> <dl><dt>Nav Bharat Democratic Party</dt></dl> Nav Bharat Democratic stepped into the political arena with 9 candidates spread across Uttar Pradesh and Punjab. The party was established by RK Misra.<a href="#cite_note-150">[149]</a> <dl><dt>Samajwadi Party</dt></dl> Samajwadi Party president <a href="/wiki/Mulayam_Singh_Yadav" title="Mulayam Singh Yadav">Mulayam Singh Yadav</a> claimed that the Third Front government will be formed in the center with the help of his party.<a href="#cite_note-151">[150]</a> To counter the "Modi-effect" on other constituencies near Varanasi, Yadav decided to contest from Azamgarh and Mainpuri.<a href="#cite_note-152">[151]</a> The party decided not to field any candidates against the INC's Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi from Rai Bariely and Amethi, respectively, in response to the INC's decision not to field any candidates against Mulayam Singh Yadav and Dimple Yadav from Mainpuri and Kannauj, respectively.<a href="#cite_note-153">[152]</a> <dl><dt>Sikkim Democratic Front</dt></dl> On 10 March, the <a href="/wiki/Sikkim_Democratic_Front" title="Sikkim Democratic Front">Sikkim Democratic Front</a> declared that its incumbent MP, <a href="/wiki/Prem_Das_Rai" title="Prem Das Rai">Prem Das Rai</a>, would run for re-election. The party also released a list of 32 candidates for the <a href="/wiki/2014_Sikkim_Legislative_Assembly_election" title="2014 Sikkim Legislative Assembly election">2014 Sikkim Legislative Assembly election</a> that will be held simultaneously with the election.<a href="#cite_note-154">[153]</a> <dl><dt>All India Trinamool Congress</dt></dl> <a href="/wiki/All_India_Trinamool_Congress" class="mw-redirect" title="All India Trinamool Congress">All India Trinamool Congress</a> leader <a href="/wiki/Mamata_Banerjee" title="Mamata Banerjee">Mamata Banerjee</a> declared that the party would contest all 42 seats in West Bengal by itself, making this the first occurrence of the party contesting a general election in West Bengal without an alliance with either of the two largest parties, BJP and INC.<a href="#cite_note-155">[154]</a> Banerjee told a rally in <a href="/wiki/Cooch_Behar_district" title="Cooch Behar district">Cooch Behar district</a>, near the international border with Bangladesh, that she would take up the issue of the <a href="/wiki/Indo-Bangladesh_enclaves" class="mw-redirect" title="Indo-Bangladesh enclaves">border enclaves</a> upon ascertaining the views of the local people living in the adversely possessed areas. She further noted that she had opposed the central government's agreement in 2011 over the <a href="/wiki/Teesta_River" title="Teesta River">Teesta treaty</a> of water-sharing between the two countries on the grounds of receding waters affecting drinking water availability.<a href="#cite_note-156">[155]</a> <dl><dt>YSR Congress Party</dt></dl> <a href="/wiki/Y._S._Jaganmohan_Reddy" class="mw-redirect" title="Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy">Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy</a>'s <a href="/wiki/YSR_Congress_Party" title="YSR Congress Party">YSR Congress Party</a> fielded candidates across <a href="/wiki/Andhra_Pradesh" title="Andhra Pradesh">Andhra Pradesh</a> (Rayalaseema & Coastal Andhra) and some districts of Telangana.<a href="#cite_note-y1-157">[156]</a> The party fielded several bureaucrats, businessmen and relatives of politicians for Lok Sabha seats in <a href="/wiki/Andhra_Pradesh" title="Andhra Pradesh">Andhra Pradesh</a> (Rayalaseema & Coastal Andhra), including D. Kishore Rao, the former secretary of the Gujarat Human Rights Commission.<a href="#cite_note-158">[157]</a> In a statement in March, Reddy stated that he would ally himself with whoever would win the election.<a href="#cite_note-y1-157">[156]</a> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Surveys_and_polls">Surveys and polls</h2>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=21" title="Edit section: Surveys and polls">edit</a>]</div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Opinion_polls">Opinion polls</h3>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=22" title="Edit section: Opinion polls">edit</a>]</div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Main article: <a href="/wiki/Opinion_polling_for_the_2014_Indian_general_election" title="Opinion polling for the 2014 Indian general election">Opinion polling for the 2014 Indian general election</a></div> Opinion polls generally showed the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to be the front runner in the election with the emergence of Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) as the single largest party. <table class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;font-size:100%;line-height:20px;"> <tbody><tr> <th class="wikitable" rowspan="2" width="100px">When conducted </th> <th class="wikitable" rowspan="2" width="10px">Ref </th> <th class="wikitable" rowspan="2" width="180px">Polling organisation/agency </th> <th class="wikitable" rowspan="2" width="140px">Sample size </th> <td bgcolor="#00BFFF"> </td> <td bgcolor="#F98C1F"> </td> <td style="background:red;"> </td> <td style="background:violet;"> </td></tr> <tr> <th class="wikitable" width="90px"><a href="/wiki/United_Progressive_Alliance" title="United Progressive Alliance">UPA</a> </th> <th class="wikitable" width="90px"><a href="/wiki/National_Democratic_Alliance_(India)" class="mw-redirect" title="National Democratic Alliance (India)">NDA</a> </th> <th class="wikitable" width="70px"><a href="/wiki/Left_Front_(West_Bengal)" title="Left Front (West Bengal)">LF</a> </th> <th class="wikitable" width="70px"><a href="/wiki/List_of_political_parties_in_India" title="List of political parties in India">Other</a> </th></tr> <tr class="hintergrundfarbe2" style="text-align:center"> <th>Jan–Mar 2013 </th> <th><a href="#cite_note-159">[158]</a> </th> <th><a href="/wiki/Times_Now" title="Times Now">Times Now</a>-CVoter </th> <th>No sample size provided </th> <td>128 </td> <td style="background:#F4C430;">184 </td> <td>– </td> <td>– </td></tr> <tr class="hintergrundfarbe2" style="text-align:center"> <th>Apr–May 2013 </th> <th><a href="#cite_note-160">[159]</a> </th> <th><a href="/wiki/Headlines_Today" class="mw-redirect" title="Headlines Today">Headlines Today</a>-CVoter </th> <th>120,000 </th> <td>209 (without Modi) 155(with Modi) </td> <td style="background:#F4C430;">179(without Modi) 220 (with Modi) </td> <td>– </td> <td>– </td></tr> <tr class="hintergrundfarbe2" style="text-align:center"> <th>May 2013 </th> <th><a href="#cite_note-161">[160]</a> </th> <th><a href="/wiki/ABP_News" title="ABP News">ABP News</a>-Nielsen </th> <th>33,408 </th> <td>136 </td> <td style="background:#F4C430;">206 </td> <td>– </td> <td>– </td></tr> <tr class="hintergrundfarbe2" style="text-align:center"> <th>Jul 2013 </th> <th><a href="#cite_note-162">[161]</a> </th> <th><a href="/wiki/The_Week_(Indian_magazine)" title="The Week (Indian magazine)">The Week</a> – Hansa Research </th> <th>No sample size provided </th> <td>184 </td> <td style="background:#F4C430;">197 </td> <td>– </td> <td>162 </td></tr> <tr class="hintergrundfarbe2" style="text-align:center"> <th>Jul 2013 </th> <th><a href="#cite_note-163">[162]</a> </th> <th><a href="/wiki/CNN-IBN" class="mw-redirect" title="CNN-IBN">CNN-IBN</a> and <a href="/wiki/The_Hindu" title="The Hindu">The Hindu</a> by CSDS </th> <th>19,062<a href="#cite_note-164">[163]</a> </th> <td>149–157 </td> <td>172–180 </td> <td>– </td> <td style="background:#8F00FF;">208–224 </td></tr> <tr class="hintergrundfarbe2" style="text-align:center"> <th>Jul 2013 </th> <th><a href="#cite_note-165">[164]</a> </th> <th><a href="/wiki/Times_Now" title="Times Now">Times Now</a>-<a href="/wiki/India_Today" title="India Today">India Today</a>-CVoter </th> <th>36,914 </th> <td>134 (INC 119) </td> <td style="background:#F4C430;">156 (BJP 131) </td> <td>– </td> <td>– </td></tr> <tr class="hintergrundfarbe2" style="text-align:center"> <th>Aug–Oct 2013 </th> <th><a href="#cite_note-Aug–Oct_2013-Times_Now-166">[165]</a> </th> <th><a href="/wiki/Times_Now" title="Times Now">Times Now</a>-<a href="/wiki/India_TV" title="India TV">India TV</a>-CVoter </th> <th>24,284 </th> <td>117 (INC 102) </td> <td>186 (BJP 162) </td> <td>– </td> <td style="background:#8F00FF;">240 </td></tr> <tr class="hintergrundfarbe2" style="text-align:center"> <th>Dec 2013 – Jan 2014 </th> <th><a href="#cite_note-Dec_2013_–_Jan_2014-India_Today-CVoter-167">[166]</a> </th> <th><a href="/wiki/India_Today" title="India Today">India Today</a>-CVoter </th> <th>21,792 </th> <td>103 (INC 91) </td> <td>212 (BJP 188) </td> <td>– </td> <td style="background:#8F00FF;">228 </td></tr> <tr class="hintergrundfarbe2" style="text-align:center"> <th>Dec 2013 – Jan 2014 </th> <th><a href="#cite_note-ABPDecJan14-168">[167]</a> </th> <th><a href="/wiki/ABP_News" title="ABP News">ABP News</a>-<a href="/wiki/ACNielsen" class="mw-redirect" title="ACNielsen">Nielsen</a> </th> <th>64,006<a href="#cite_note-ABPFeb14-169">[168]</a> </th> <td>101 (INC 81) </td> <td style="background:#F4C430;">226 (BJP 210) </td> <td>– </td> <td>216 </td></tr> <tr class="hintergrundfarbe2" style="text-align:center"> <th>Jan 2014 </th> <th><a href="#cite_note-IBNJan14-170">[169]</a> </th> <th><a href="/wiki/CNN-IBN" class="mw-redirect" title="CNN-IBN">CNN-IBN</a>-Lokniti-<a href="/wiki/CSDS" class="mw-redirect" title="CSDS">CSDS</a> </th> <th>18,591<a href="#cite_note-Lokniti-171">[170]</a> </th> <td>107 – 127 (INC 92 – 108) </td> <td style="background:#F4C430;">211 – 231 (BJP 192 – 210) </td> <td>– </td> <td>205 </td></tr> <tr class="hintergrundfarbe2" style="text-align:center"> <th>Jan–Feb 2014 </th> <th><a href="#cite_note-Jan-Feb_2014-Times_Now-172">[171]</a> </th> <th><a href="/wiki/Times_Now" title="Times Now">Times Now</a>-<a href="/wiki/India_TV" title="India TV">India TV</a>-CVoter </th> <th>14,000<a href="#cite_note-173">[172]</a> </th> <td>101 (INC 89) </td> <td style="background:#F4C430;">227 (BJP 202) </td> <td>– </td> <td>215 </td></tr> <tr class="hintergrundfarbe2" style="text-align:center"> <th>Feb 2014 </th> <th><a href="#cite_note-ABPFeb14-169">[168]</a> </th> <th><a href="/wiki/ABP_News" title="ABP News">ABP News</a>-<a href="/wiki/ACNielsen" class="mw-redirect" title="ACNielsen">Nielsen</a> </th> <th>29,000 </th> <td>92 </td> <td style="background:#F4C430;">236 </td> <td>29 </td> <td>186 </td></tr> <tr class="hintergrundfarbe2" style="text-align:center"> <th>Feb 2014 </th> <th><a href="#cite_note-174">[173]</a> </th> <th><a href="/wiki/CNN-IBN" class="mw-redirect" title="CNN-IBN">CNN-IBN</a>-Lokniti-<a href="/wiki/CSDS" class="mw-redirect" title="CSDS">CSDS</a> </th> <th>29,000 </th> <td>119 – 139 (INC 94 – 110) </td> <td style="background:#F4C430;">212 – 232 (BJP 193 – 213) </td> <td colspan="2">105–193 </td></tr> <tr class="hintergrundfarbe2" style="text-align:center"> <th>March 2014 </th> <th><a href="#cite_note-ndtv1-175">[174]</a> </th> <th><a href="/wiki/NDTV" title="NDTV">NDTV</a>- <a href="/w/index.php?title=Hansa_Research&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Hansa Research (page does not exist)">Hansa Research</a> </th> <th>46,571 </th> <td>128 </td> <td style="background:#F4C430;">230 </td> <td>55 </td> <td>130 </td></tr> <tr class="hintergrundfarbe2" style="text-align:center"> <th>March 2014 </th> <th><a href="#cite_note-176">[175]</a> </th> <th><a href="/wiki/CNN-IBN" class="mw-redirect" title="CNN-IBN">CNN-IBN</a>-Lokniti-<a href="/wiki/CSDS" class="mw-redirect" title="CSDS">CSDS</a> </th> <th>20,957 </th> <td>111–123 </td> <td style="background:#F4C430;">234–246 </td> <td colspan="2">174–198 </td></tr> <tr class="hintergrundfarbe2" style="text-align:center"> <th>April 2014 </th> <th><a href="#cite_note-ndtv2-177">[176]</a> </th> <th><a href="/wiki/NDTV" title="NDTV">NDTV</a>- <a href="/w/index.php?title=Hansa_Research&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Hansa Research (page does not exist)">Hansa Research</a> </th> <th>24,000<a href="#cite_note-178">[177]</a> </th> <td>111 (INC 92) </td> <td style="background:#F4C430;">275 (BJP 226) </td> <td colspan="2">157 </td></tr></tbody></table> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Exit_polls">Exit polls</h3>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=23" title="Edit section: Exit polls">edit</a>]</div> The Election Commission of India banned the publication of all <a href="/wiki/Exit_poll" title="Exit poll">exit polls</a> starting 48 hours before Phase 1 of the election until the end of Phase 9. This was intended to prevent exit polls from earlier phases affecting voter decisions in later phases. The ban ended after the close of Phase 9 voting at 6:30pm IST on 12 May 2014.<a href="#cite_note-179">[178]</a> <table class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;font-size:100%;line-height:20px;"> <tbody><tr> <th class="wikitable" rowspan="2" width="100px">When conducted </th> <th class="wikitable" rowspan="2" width="10px">Ref </th> <th class="wikitable" rowspan="2" width="180px">Polling organisation/agency </th> <th class="wikitable" rowspan="2" width="140px">Constituencies polled </th> <td bgcolor="#00BFFF"> </td> <td bgcolor="#F98C1F"> </td> <td style="background:red;"> </td> <td style="background:violet;"> </td></tr> <tr> <th class="wikitable" width="90px"><a href="/wiki/United_Progressive_Alliance" title="United Progressive Alliance">UPA</a> </th> <th class="wikitable" width="90px"><a href="/wiki/National_Democratic_Alliance_(India)" class="mw-redirect" title="National Democratic Alliance (India)">NDA</a> </th> <th class="wikitable" width="70px"><a href="/wiki/Left_Front_(West_Bengal)" title="Left Front (West Bengal)">LF</a> </th> <th class="wikitable" width="70px"><a href="/wiki/List_of_political_parties_in_India" title="List of political parties in India">Other</a> </th></tr> <tr class="hintergrundfarbe2" style="text-align:center"> <th>April/May 2014 (post-poll) </th> <th><a href="#cite_note-csds_post-180">[179]</a> </th> <th><a href="/wiki/CNN-IBN" class="mw-redirect" title="CNN-IBN">CNN-IBN</a>-Lokniti-<a href="/wiki/CSDS" class="mw-redirect" title="CSDS">CSDS</a> </th> <th>287<a href="#cite_note-thbusi12May-181">[180]</a> </th> <td>92–102 (INC 72–82) </td> <td style="background:#F4C430;">270–282 (BJP 230–242) </td> <td colspan="2">125–171 </td></tr> <tr class="hintergrundfarbe2" style="text-align:center"> <th>April/May 2014 (exit+post-poll) </th> <th><a href="#cite_note-ExitPollSummary-182">[181]</a> </th> <th><a href="/wiki/India_Today" title="India Today">India Today</a> – Cicero </th> <th>543<a href="#cite_note-indiatoday.intoday.in-183">[182]</a> </th> <td>110–120 </td> <td style="background:#F4C430;">261–283 </td> <td colspan="2">150–162 </td></tr> <tr class="hintergrundfarbe2" style="text-align:center"> <th>April/May 2014 (exit+post-poll) </th> <th><a href="#cite_note-ExitPollSummary-182">[181]</a><a href="#cite_note-Lok_Sabha_2014_-_Exit_Poll-184">[183]</a> </th> <th><a href="/wiki/News_24_(India)" class="mw-redirect" title="News 24 (India)">News 24</a>-<a href="/wiki/RNB_Research" title="RNB Research">Today's Chanakya</a> </th> <th>479<a href="#cite_note-185">[184]</a> </th> <td>61–79 (INC 48–66) </td> <td style="background:#F4C430;">326–354 (BJP 277–305) </td> <td colspan="2">122–144 </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;font-size:100%;line-height:20px;"> <tbody><tr> <th class="wikitable" rowspan="2" width="150px">Publish Date </th> <th class="wikitable" rowspan="2" width="30px">Ref </th> <th class="wikitable" rowspan="2" width="250px">Polling Organisation </th> <td bgcolor="#F98C1F"> </td> <td bgcolor="#00BFFF"> </td> <td style="background:grey;"> </td></tr> <tr> <th class="wikitable" width="120px"><a href="/wiki/National_Democratic_Alliance_(India)" class="mw-redirect" title="National Democratic Alliance (India)">NDA</a> </th> <th class="wikitable" width="120px"><a href="/wiki/United_Progressive_Alliance" title="United Progressive Alliance">UPA</a> </th> <th class="wikitable" width="90px"><a href="/wiki/List_of_political_parties_in_India" title="List of political parties in India">Other</a> </th></tr> <tr class="hintergrundfarbe2" style="text-align:center"> <th rowspan="6" style="text-align:center;">12 May 2014 </th> <td><a href="#cite_note-ExitPollSummary-182">[181]</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/CNN-IBN" class="mw-redirect" title="CNN-IBN">CNN-IBN</a> – CSDS – Lokniti </td> <td bgcolor="#F98C1F">276 </td> <td>97 </td> <td>148 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="#cite_note-ExitPollSummary-182">[181]</a><a href="#cite_note-indiatoday.intoday.in-183">[182]</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/India_Today" title="India Today">India Today</a> – Cicero </td> <td bgcolor="#F98C1F">272 </td> <td>115 </td> <td> 156 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="#cite_note-ExitPollSummary-182">[181]</a><a href="#cite_note-Lok_Sabha_2014_-_Exit_Poll-184">[183]</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/News_24_(India)" class="mw-redirect" title="News 24 (India)">News 24</a> – <a href="/wiki/RNB_Research" title="RNB Research">Chanakya</a> </td> <td bgcolor="#F98C1F">340 </td> <td>70 </td> <td>133 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="#cite_note-ExitPollSummary-182">[181]</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Times_Now" title="Times Now">Times Now</a> – ORG </td> <td bgcolor="#F98C1F">249 </td> <td>148 </td> <td>146 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="#cite_note-ExitPollSummary-182">[181]</a><a href="#cite_note-186">[185]</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/ABP_News" title="ABP News">ABP News</a> – <a href="/wiki/ACNielsen" class="mw-redirect" title="ACNielsen">Nielsen</a> </td> <td bgcolor="#F98C1F">274 </td> <td>97 </td> <td>165 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="#cite_note-ExitPollSummary-182">[181]</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/India_TV" title="India TV">India TV</a> – <a href="/wiki/CVoter" title="CVoter">CVoter</a> </td> <td bgcolor="#F98C1F">289 </td> <td>101 </td> <td>148 </td></tr> <tr> <th rowspan="2">14 May 2014 </th> <td><a href="#cite_note-187">[186]</a><a href="#cite_note-188">[187]</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/NDTV" title="NDTV">NDTV</a> – Hansa Research </td> <td bgcolor="#F98C1F">279 </td> <td>103 </td> <td>161 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="#cite_note-cnnibncsds-189">[188]</a> </td> <td><a href="/wiki/CNN-IBN" class="mw-redirect" title="CNN-IBN">CNN-IBN</a> – CSDS </td> <td bgcolor="#F98C1F">280 </td> <td>97 </td> <td>148 </td></tr> <tr> <th>12 May 2014 </th> <th><a href="#cite_note-ExitPollSummary-182">[181]</a> </th> <th>Poll of Polls </th> <td bgcolor="#F98C1F">283 </td> <th>105 </th> <th>149 </th></tr></tbody></table> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Controversies">Controversies</h2>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=24" title="Edit section: Controversies">edit</a>]</div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Further information: <a href="/wiki/Campaigning_in_the_2014_Indian_general_election#Controversies" title="Campaigning in the 2014 Indian general election">Campaigning in the 2014 Indian general election § Controversies</a></div> During the course of the campaign, several controversies arose with parties being accused by one another and the <a href="/wiki/Election_Commission_of_India" title="Election Commission of India">Election Commission of India</a> of violating <a href="/wiki/Election_Commission_of_India%27s_Model_Code_of_Conduct" class="mw-redirect" title="Election Commission of India's Model Code of Conduct">Election Commission of India's Model Code of Conduct</a> that is in force during the election. In the run-up to the election the <a href="/wiki/Media_in_India" class="mw-redirect" title="Media in India">media in India</a> was criticised for its establishment ties between family owners and political parties. It caused self-censorship and editorial dismissals at certain media outlets.<a href="#cite_note-190">[189]</a> <a href="/wiki/India_Today" title="India Today">India Today</a> temporarily suspended its <a href="/wiki/CVoter" title="CVoter">CVoter</a> opinion poll in late February after a News Express sting operation suggesting Polling Agencies like Ipsos and CVoter fudged the numbers to show BJP candidate Narendra Modi in the lead.<a href="#cite_note-191">[190]</a> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Voting">Voting</h2>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=25" title="Edit section: Voting">edit</a>]</div> In total there were 1.4 million <a href="/wiki/Indian_voting_machines" class="mw-redirect" title="Indian voting machines">electronic voting machines</a> in 930,000 voting centres. The <a href="/wiki/Voter-verified_paper_audit_trail" title="Voter-verified paper audit trail">voter-verified paper audit trail</a> (VVPAT) system which enables EVM to record each vote cast by generating the EVM slip, was introduced in 8 constituencies of <a href="/wiki/Lucknow_(Lok_Sabha_constituency)" class="mw-redirect" title="Lucknow (Lok Sabha constituency)">Lucknow</a>, <a href="/wiki/Gandhinagar_(Lok_Sabha_constituency)" class="mw-redirect" title="Gandhinagar (Lok Sabha constituency)">Gandhinagar</a>, <a href="/wiki/Bangalore_South_(Lok_Sabha_constituency)" class="mw-redirect" title="Bangalore South (Lok Sabha constituency)">Bangalore South</a>, <a href="/wiki/Chennai_Central_(Lok_Sabha_constituency)" class="mw-redirect" title="Chennai Central (Lok Sabha constituency)">Chennai Central</a>, <a href="/wiki/Jadavpur_(Lok_Sabha_constituency)" class="mw-redirect" title="Jadavpur (Lok Sabha constituency)">Jadavpur</a>, <a href="/wiki/Raipur_(Lok_Sabha_constituency)" class="mw-redirect" title="Raipur (Lok Sabha constituency)">Raipur</a>, <a href="/wiki/Patna_Sahib_(Lok_Sabha_constituency)" class="mw-redirect" title="Patna Sahib (Lok Sabha constituency)">Patna Sahib</a> and <a href="/wiki/Mizoram_(Lok_Sabha_constituency)" class="mw-redirect" title="Mizoram (Lok Sabha constituency)">Mizoram</a> as a pilot project.<a href="#cite_note-192">[191]</a><a href="#cite_note-193">[192]</a><a href="#cite_note-194">[193]</a><a href="#cite_note-VVPATIndiaElections2014-195">[194]</a><a href="#cite_note-196">[195]</a><a href="#cite_note-197">[196]</a><a href="#cite_note-198">[197]</a><a href="#cite_note-199">[198]</a> Also, <a href="/wiki/Braille" title="Braille">Braille</a> ballot sheets for the blind were arranged at polling stations. The scale of the election required 1.1 million of civil servants and 5.5 million civilian employees to handle the election. It was the first election that had the "<a href="/wiki/None_of_the_above" title="None of the above">none of the above</a>" option and allowed <a href="/wiki/Non-resident_Indian_and_person_of_Indian_origin" class="mw-redirect" title="Non-resident Indian and person of Indian origin">Non-Resident Indians</a> to vote; though only in India.<a href="#cite_note-wpost-109">[108]</a> Security was increased during the election, particularly as the <a href="/wiki/Communist_Party_of_India_(Maoist)" title="Communist Party of India (Maoist)">Communist Party of India (Maoist)</a> (CPI (Maoist)) called for a boycott of the election.<a href="#cite_note-aljaz3-200">[199]</a> On 12 April, even though there was no voting this day, a vehicle in Chhattisgarh hit a CPI (Maoist) landmine resulting in the deaths of two bus drivers and five election officials, with four more injured, while travelling from Kutru to Bijapur in preparation for the fifth phase of voting. On the same day, within an hour, they also ambushed a vehicle resulting in the deaths of five paramilitary soldiers in the Darbha forest.<a href="#cite_note-201">[200]</a> The election was the longest and the most expensive general election in the history of the country, with the Election Commission of India estimating that the election did cost the exchequer ₹ 3500 crore (US$577 million), excluding the expenses incurred for security and by the individual political parties.<a href="#cite_note-202">[201]</a> Parties were expected to spend ₹ 30,500 crore (US$5 billion) in the election, according to the Centre for Media Studies. This was three times the amount spent in the previous election in 2009, and was then the world's second highest after the US$7 billion spent on the <a href="/wiki/2012_United_States_presidential_election" title="2012 United States presidential election">2012 US presidential election</a>.<a href="#cite_note-203">[202]</a> The election reportedly boosted the hospitality sector as, according to <a href="/wiki/ASSOCHAM" title="ASSOCHAM">ASSOCHAM</a>, tourist arrivals from the countries such as the US, UK, France, Singapore and the U.A.E. have gone up by 10–15 percent, while the movement of domestic tourists jumped by 62%.<a href="#cite_note-204">[203]</a> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Turnout">Turnout</h3>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=26" title="Edit section: Turnout">edit</a>]</div> Based on data from Election Commission India<a href="#cite_note-205">[204]</a> <table class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:95%;"> <tbody><tr style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"> <th>State/UT </th> <th>Total Electors </th> <th>Total Voters </th> <th>Total Turnout </th> <th>Total seats </th></tr> <tr> <td>Andaman & Nicobar Islands (UT)</td> <td>269,360</td> <td>190,328</td> <td>70.66%</td> <td>1 </td></tr> <tr> <td>Andhra Pradesh</td> <td>64,938,750</td> <td>48,358,545</td> <td>74.47%</td> <td>42 </td></tr> <tr> <td>Arunachal Pradesh</td> <td>759,387</td> <td>596,956</td> <td>78.61%</td> <td>2 </td></tr> <tr> <td>Assam</td> <td>18,885,274</td> <td>15,085,883</td> <td>79.88%</td> <td>14 </td></tr> <tr> <td>Bihar</td> <td>63,761,796</td> <td>35,885,366</td> <td>56.28%</td> <td>40 </td></tr> <tr> <td>Chandigarh (UT)</td> <td>615,214</td> <td>453,455</td> <td>73.71%</td> <td>1 </td></tr> <tr> <td>Chhattisgarh</td> <td>17,623,049</td> <td>12,255,579</td> <td>69.54%</td> <td>11 </td></tr> <tr> <td>Dadra & Nagar Haveli (UT)</td> <td>196,617</td> <td>165,286</td> <td>84.06%</td> <td>1 </td></tr> <tr> <td>Daman & Diu (UT)</td> <td>111,827</td> <td>87,233</td> <td>78.01%</td> <td>1 </td></tr> <tr> <td>Goa</td> <td>1,060,777</td> <td>817,000</td> <td>77.02%</td> <td>2 </td></tr> <tr> <td>Gujarat</td> <td>40,603,104</td> <td>25,824,003</td> <td>63.60%</td> <td>26 </td></tr> <tr> <td>Haryana</td> <td>16,097,749</td> <td>11,495,150</td> <td>71.41%</td> <td>10 </td></tr> <tr> <td>Himachal Pradesh</td> <td>4,810,071</td> <td>3,098,501</td> <td>64.42%</td> <td>4 </td></tr> <tr> <td>Jammu & Kashmir</td> <td>7,202,163</td> <td>3,566,863</td> <td>49.52%</td> <td>6 </td></tr> <tr> <td>Jharkhand</td> <td>20,326,743</td> <td>12,982,940</td> <td>63.87%</td> <td>14 </td></tr> <tr> <td>Karnataka</td> <td>46,212,109</td> <td>31,038,888</td> <td>67.17%</td> <td>28 </td></tr> <tr> <td>Kerala</td> <td>24,326,649</td> <td>17,975,893</td> <td>73.89%</td> <td>20 </td></tr> <tr> <td>Lakshadweep (UT)</td> <td>49,922</td> <td>43,239</td> <td>86.61%</td> <td>1 </td></tr> <tr> <td>Madhya Pradesh</td> <td>48,118,040</td> <td>29,639,796</td> <td>61.60%</td> <td>29 </td></tr> <tr> <td>Maharashtra</td> <td>80,717,283</td> <td>48,718,844</td> <td>60.36%</td> <td>48 </td></tr> <tr> <td>Manipur</td> <td>1,774,325</td> <td>1,412,637</td> <td>79.62%</td> <td>2 </td></tr> <tr> <td>Meghalaya</td> <td>1,567,241</td> <td>1,078,058</td> <td>68.79%</td> <td>2 </td></tr> <tr> <td>Mizoram</td> <td>702,170</td> <td>433,201</td> <td>61.69%</td> <td>1 </td></tr> <tr> <td>Nagaland</td> <td>1,182,948</td> <td>1,038,910</td> <td>87.82%</td> <td>1 </td></tr> <tr> <td>NCT OF Delhi</td> <td>12,711,236</td> <td>8,271,766</td> <td>65.07%</td> <td>7 </td></tr> <tr> <td>Orissa</td> <td>29,196,041</td> <td>21,532,275</td> <td>73.75%</td> <td>21 </td></tr> <tr> <td>Puducherry (UT)</td> <td>901,357</td> <td>740,017</td> <td>82.10%</td> <td>1 </td></tr> <tr> <td>Punjab</td> <td>19,608,008</td> <td>13,845,132</td> <td>70.61%</td> <td>13 </td></tr> <tr> <td>Rajasthan</td> <td>42,969,447</td> <td>27,110,044</td> <td>63.09%</td> <td>25 </td></tr> <tr> <td>Sikkim</td> <td>370,611</td> <td>308,967</td> <td>83.37%</td> <td>1 </td></tr> <tr> <td>Tamil Nadu</td> <td>55,114,505</td> <td>40,620,440</td> <td>73.70%</td> <td>39 </td></tr> <tr> <td>Tripura</td> <td>2,388,819</td> <td>2,023,859</td> <td>84.72%</td> <td>2 </td></tr> <tr> <td>Uttar Pradesh</td> <td>138,965,820</td> <td>81,092,302</td> <td>58.35%</td> <td>80 </td></tr> <tr> <td>Uttarakhand</td> <td>7,129,939</td> <td>4,391,890</td> <td>61.66%</td> <td>5 </td></tr> <tr> <td>West Bengal</td> <td>62,833,128</td> <td>51,622,555</td> <td>82.16%</td> <td>42 </td></tr> <tr> <td>India</td> <td>834,082,814</td> <td>554,175,255</td> <td>66.44%</td> <td>543 </td></tr></tbody></table> <ul><li>Phase 1: 7 April</li></ul> Turnout was 75% in Assam and 84% in Tripura.<a href="#cite_note-206">[205]</a> Assam's INC Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that "there is no Narendra Modi magic in Assam. The Congress has been winning every form of elections since 2001 in Assam, and we are going to repeat the performance this time." Additionally, the borders with Bangladesh and Bhutan were closed for security reasons.<a href="#cite_note-207">[206]</a> <ul><li>Phase 2: 9 and 11 April</li></ul> The turnouts were recorded at 82.5% in <a href="/wiki/Nagaland" title="Nagaland">Nagaland</a>, 71% in <a href="/wiki/Arunachal_Pradesh" title="Arunachal Pradesh">Arunachal Pradesh</a>, 66% in <a href="/wiki/Meghalaya" title="Meghalaya">Meghalaya</a> and 70% in <a href="/wiki/Manipur" title="Manipur">Manipur</a>.<a href="#cite_note-208">[207]</a><a href="#cite_note-209">[208]</a> <a href="/wiki/Mizoram" title="Mizoram">Mizoram</a>'s voting was deferred to 11 April,<a href="#cite_note-Mizoram-210">[209]</a> where the turnout was 60%.<a href="#cite_note-211">[210]</a> <ul><li>Phase 3: 10 April</li></ul> About 110 million of people were eligible to vote for 91 seats. The turnout was 76% in Kerala, 64% in Delhi, 55.98% in Madhya Pradesh, 54.13% in Maharashtra, 65% in Uttar Pradesh and 66.29% in Jammu.<a href="#cite_note-aljaz3-200">[199]</a> Kerala and Chandigarh set new voter turnout records. A higher proportion of eligible electors voted in 2014 than in 2009.<a href="#cite_note-212">[211]</a> <ul><li>Phase 4: 12 April</li></ul> Voter turnout set new records or were near record levels with 75% in Goa, 75% in Assam, 81.8% in Tripura and 80.97%<a href="#cite_note-vt-213">[212]</a> in <a href="/wiki/Sikkim" title="Sikkim">Sikkim</a> (including the <a href="/wiki/2014_Sikkim_Legislative_Assembly_election" title="2014 Sikkim Legislative Assembly election">2014 Sikkim Legislative Assembly election</a>).<a href="#cite_note-214">[213]</a> West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee nearly cancelled the polls in her region after initially refusing to changes to the appointments of civil service departments, but was forced to constitutionally do so.<a href="#cite_note-215">[214]</a> <ul><li>Phase 5: 17 April</li></ul> The largest voting day involved nearly 200 million eligible voters,<a href="#cite_note-aljaz5-216">[215]</a> 1,769 candidates for 121 seat. The voting turnout in Uttar Pradesh was 62%, West Bengal was 80%, over 70% in Odisha, 69% in Jammu and Kashmir, 54% in Madhya Pradesh and 62% in Jharkhand.<a href="#cite_note-217">[216]</a> Manipur had 74%<a href="#cite_note-aljaz5-216">[215]</a> and Maharashtra had a 61.7% turnout.<a href="#cite_note-218">[217]</a> In Karnataka, the average voting was up on 65% against 58% in the previous election, though urban voters were lower.<a href="#cite_note-219">[218]</a><a href="#cite_note-220">[219]</a> In Chhattisgarh, the voter turnout was 63.44% compared to 57.6% in 2009, while Rajasthan recorded a 63.25% voter turnout, compared to 48.09% in 2009.<a href="#cite_note-221">[220]</a> In Bihar's seven constituencies, the turnout was 56%, compared to 39% in 2009.<a href="#cite_note-222">[221]</a> In one of six constituencies from Jammu and Kashmir, Udhampur, the turnout of 70% was significantly higher than the 2009 figure of 45%.<a href="#cite_note-htimes0417-223">[222]</a> Overall across India, the turnout on the day was over 65%<a href="#cite_note-aljaz5-216">[215]</a> and nearly all constituencies had a higher voter turnout than 2009.<a href="#cite_note-htimes0417-223">[222]</a> <ul><li>Phase 6: 24 April</li></ul> The second largest voting day entailed 180 million eligible voters across 201,735 voting centres to elect 117 members of parliament from 2,098 candidates.<a href="#cite_note-intoday2404-224">[223]</a> Tamil Nadu set a new voter turnout record for Lok Sabha elections with 73%, while West Bengal experienced the highest voter turnout for the day at 82%.<a href="#cite_note-225">[224]</a> As compared to that, urban centres such as Mumbai and Chennai saw lower voter turnouts, but bettered their figures from previous years. Mumbai witnessed a 53% turnout, compared to 41% in 2009.<a href="#cite_note-226">[225]</a> The rural areas of Maharashtra saw over 60% turnout, Madhya Pradesh had 64%, Uttar Pradesh had over 60%, Chhattisgarh had about 66%, Assam had over 70%,<a href="#cite_note-ht24-227">[226]</a> Bihar has about 60%, Jharkhand had 63.4%, Rajasthan had about 60% and Pudhucherry had about 82%.<a href="#cite_note-intoday2404-224">[223]</a><a href="#cite_note-228">[227]</a> One of six constituencies from Jammu and Kashmir, Anantnag, had the lowest turnout of 28%, after a boycott call by separatists,<a href="#cite_note-229">[228]</a> an attack on 22 April that killed three people,<a href="#cite_note-230">[229]</a> and with thousands of <a href="/wiki/Kashmiri_Pandit" class="mw-redirect" title="Kashmiri Pandit">Kashmiri Pandits</a> protesting in the afternoon that their names were missing from the electoral roll.<a href="#cite_note-231">[230]</a> As with previous phases, the overall voter turnout for the day was higher than 2009.<a href="#cite_note-232">[231]</a> In both Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, the turnout was about 9% higher, while Uttar Pradesh saw a 13% increase.<a href="#cite_note-intoday2404-224">[223]</a><a href="#cite_note-ht24-227">[226]</a> <ul><li>Phase 7: 30 April</li></ul> The 7th phase of voting entailed about 140 million eligible voters to elect 89 members of parliament from 1,295 candidates in 7 states and 2 Union Territories.<a href="#cite_note-sfoinews-233">[232]</a> Punjab set a new record in its voter turnout for general elections with 73%.<a href="#cite_note-toi30apr-234">[233]</a> Gujarat saw the highest jump in voter turnout for the day with 62% turnout compared to 48% turnout in 2009 Lok Sabha elections. The nine constituencies in West Bengal reported over 81% turnout.<a href="#cite_note-intoday30Apr-235">[234]</a> Uttar Pradesh witnessed 57% turnout compared to 48% in 2009, while Bihar saw 60% compared to 52% in 2009.<a href="#cite_note-sfoinews-233">[232]</a> One of six constituencies from Jammu and Kashmir, eligible to vote in this phase, had the lowest turnout for the day at 26% compared to 25.55% in 2009, after a boycott call by separatists.<a href="#cite_note-236">[235]</a> Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh, which will become India's new state on 2 June 2014, saw nearly 72% turnout to elect Lok Sabha members as well as its first state government.<a href="#cite_note-intoday30Apr-235">[234]</a> The aggregate turnout so far in the first 7 phases for 438 parliamentary seats has been 66.20%, significantly more than 57.41% figure in 2009 general elections.<a href="#cite_note-toi30apr-234">[233]</a> <ul><li>Phase 8: 7 May</li></ul> The 8th phase saw voting for 64 Lok Sabha seats in 7 states with 897 candidates competing.<a href="#cite_note-ht7may-237">[236]</a> Along with the general elections, polls were also held for the first Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh excluding Telangana region.<a href="#cite_note-238">[237]</a> The voter turnout was high, with West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh each setting their respective general election voter turnout records. West Bengal recorded 81% polling compared to 78% for 2009.<a href="#cite_note-ht7may-237">[236]</a> Andhra Pradesh recorded nearly 76% voter turnout.<a href="#cite_note-239">[238]</a> Himachal Pradesh saw about 66% turnout compared to 58% for 2009.<a href="#cite_note-240">[239]</a> Uttarakhand also set a new voter turnout record with 62% compared to 53% in 2009.<a href="#cite_note-ndtv7may-241">[240]</a> The 2 constituencies of Jammu & Kashmir that voted witnessed a 49.9% turnout,<a href="#cite_note-ht7may-237">[236]</a> while constituencies of Bihar saw 58% compared to 45% in 2009.<a href="#cite_note-ndtv7may-241">[240]</a> Uttar Pradesh experienced a 55.5% turnout compared to 43.4% in 2009.<a href="#cite_note-242">[241]</a> <ul><li>Phase 9: 12 May</li></ul> The 9th and last phase of voting entailed over 90 million eligible voters to elect 41 members of parliament from 606 candidates in 3 states.<a href="#cite_note-toi12May-243">[242]</a> The 6 seats in Bihar saw a voter turnout of 58%, compared to 46% in 2009.<a href="#cite_note-toi12May-243">[242]</a> Uttar Pradesh's 18 constituencies witnessed a 55.3% turnout, compared to 46.6% in 2009.<a href="#cite_note-fe12May-244">[243]</a> In West Bengal, the 17 constituencies that voted, saw a turnout of about 80% compared to 82% in 2009.<a href="#cite_note-fe12May-244">[243]</a> The 2014 general elections, according to the Election Commission of India, recorded a cumulative total of 66.38% voter turnout, or 551.3 million out of 814 million eligible people casting their vote, according to provisional figures.<a href="#cite_note-245">[244]</a> The 2014 turnout surpassed India's previous highest voter turnout record of 64% in <a href="/wiki/1984_Indian_general_election" title="1984 Indian general election">1984 general elections</a>.<a href="#cite_note-toi12May-243">[242]</a><a href="#cite_note-busi12May-246">[245]</a> The voter turnout in 2009 general elections was 58.19%, while 2004 general elections saw a voter turnout of 56.98%.<a href="#cite_note-busi12May-246">[245]</a> The 2014 general elections entailed 8,202 candidates competing for 543 seats.<a href="#cite_note-247">[246]</a> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Re-polls">Re-polls</h3>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=27" title="Edit section: Re-polls">edit</a>]</div> Many locations required re-polling for various reasons. There was re-polling on 9 polling stations in Orissa on 25 April.<a href="#cite_note-248">[247]</a><a href="#cite_note-249">[248]</a> The Election Commission ordered re-polls in 52 polling booths (30 in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana, 11 in Uttar Pradesh and 11 in West Bengal) because of complaints of booth capturing, rigging, violence or as demanded by the locals. The re-poll was held on 13 May. In Uttar Pradesh, re-polls were held in 3 polling booths in Muzaffarnagar, 7 in Ferozabad and 1 in Badaun.<a href="#cite_note-250">[249]</a><a href="#cite_note-251">[250]</a> Re-polling also occurred on 14 May in Arunachal Pradesh and on 15 May in the states of Nagaland and Haryana.<a href="#cite_note-repoll5-252">[251]</a><a href="#cite_note-AAPrepoll-253">[252]</a><a href="#cite_note-254">[253]</a><a href="#cite_note-255">[254]</a> The Left parties and BJP alleged mass rigging and booth capturing by Trinamool Congress at thousands of polling stations in West Bengal.<a href="#cite_note-256">[255]</a><a href="#cite_note-257">[256]</a><a href="#cite_note-258">[257]</a><a href="#cite_note-259">[258]</a> AAP demanded re-polling in 108 booths.<a href="#cite_note-AAPrepoll-253">[252]</a><a href="#cite_note-260">[259]</a> Congress demanded re-polling at 1,344 polling stations in Nagaland.<a href="#cite_note-261">[260]</a> Re-polling was done in two polling stations in Tamil Nadu on 10 May and in 3 polling stations in <a href="/wiki/Andhra_Pradesh" title="Andhra Pradesh">Andhra Pradesh</a>(Rayalaseema & Coastal Andhra) on 13 May.<a href="#cite_note-262">[261]</a><a href="#cite_note-263">[262]</a><a href="#cite_note-264">[263]</a><a href="#cite_note-ibnlive1-265">[264]</a> In Bihar, there was re-polling on 2 polling stations of Sitamarhi on 11 May and 3 polling stations in Muzaffarnagar went to re-polling on 13 May.<a href="#cite_note-ibnlive1-265">[264]</a><a href="#cite_note-266">[265]</a><a href="#cite_note-267">[266]</a><a href="#cite_note-268">[267]</a> On 15 May, there was re-polling in one booth in Tamil Nadu, and at 5 booths in West Bengal, Bihar, Nagaland.<a href="#cite_note-repoll5-252">[251]</a><a href="#cite_note-269">[268]</a><a href="#cite_note-270">[269]</a><a href="#cite_note-271">[270]</a><a href="#cite_note-272">[271]</a><a href="#cite_note-273">[272]</a><a href="#cite_note-274">[273]</a><a href="#cite_note-275">[274]</a> It was reported that not a single voter turned up for a re-poll at 5 polling stations in Nagaland on 15 May.<a href="#cite_note-276">[275]</a><a href="#cite_note-277">[276]</a> On 12 May, the Bombay High court declined to order supplementary polling for voters in Maharashtra whose names were missing from the electoral rolls. There were speculated to be as many as 100,000 voters missing from the electoral roll in Pune and as many as 200,000 missing from electoral roll in Mumbai.<a href="#cite_note-278">[277]</a><a href="#cite_note-279">[278]</a><a href="#cite_note-280">[279]</a><a href="#cite_note-281">[280]</a><a href="#cite_note-282">[281]</a> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Voting_pattern">Voting pattern</h3>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=28" title="Edit section: Voting pattern">edit</a>]</div> The BJP secured 39% support from first time voters, while Congress received 19% of the first time votes.<a href="#cite_note-dnaindia.com-3">[2]</a> The NDA won 39 of 74 seats where Muslim voters make up between 21 and 95% of the total electorate. The BJP won all 16 seats in Uttar Pradesh. It also secured 5 out of 9 such seats in Bihar. Analyst Saeed Naqvi believes that Amit Shah managed to convince Dalits and OBC voters to elect the BJP as "Muslim appeasers in an atmosphere of perpetual communal tension".<a href="#cite_note-283">[282]</a> The BJP won all 26 seats in Gujarat, marking the first time a single party won all seats in the state. The previous record was held by the Congress which won 25 of the 26 seats in the 1984 general election.<a href="#cite_note-284">[283]</a> The assembly segment-wise result of Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh shows that the BJP was number one in 328 seats, while the ruling SP led in just 42. Congress was ahead in 15, BSP 9 and Apna Dal 9. In 2012, SP had formed government by winning 224 assembly seats. BSP had won 80, BJP 47, Congress 28 and Apna Dal one.<a href="#cite_note-285">[284]</a> Similarly, in Maharashtra BJP-Shiva Sena alliance has got a lead in 246 assembly segments out of the total 288.<a href="#cite_note-286">[285]</a> By securing seven of the 10 Lok Sabha seats in Haryana, BJP remained ahead on 52 assembly segments in the state. Its ally HJC could not win any of the Lok Sabha seats it contested, but its candidates remained ahead in seven assembly segments. BJP contested 8 Lok Sabha seats in Haryana, leaving two constituencies for its alliance partner HJC. BJP candidates remained ahead in all 27 assembly segments of Ambala, Karnal and Faridabad parliamentary constituencies. BJP won all seats except Rohtak where its candidate Om Prakash Dhankar lost to Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda's son and sitting MP Deepender Hooda.<a href="#cite_note-287">[286]</a> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Results">Results</h2>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=29" title="Edit section: Results">edit</a>]</div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Main articles: <a href="/wiki/Results_of_the_2014_Indian_general_election" title="Results of the 2014 Indian general election">Results of the 2014 Indian general election</a> and <a href="/wiki/List_of_members_of_the_16th_Lok_Sabha" title="List of members of the 16th Lok Sabha">List of members of the 16th Lok Sabha</a></div> <table class="wikitable sortable"><caption></caption><tbody><tr><th colspan="5" style="text-align:center;color:black;background:#F8F9FA"><a href="/wiki/File:Lok_Sabha_Zusammensetzung_2014.svg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fa/Lok_Sabha_Zusammensetzung_2014.svg/350px-Lok_Sabha_Zusammensetzung_2014.svg.png" decoding="async" width="350" height="182" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fa/Lok_Sabha_Zusammensetzung_2014.svg/525px-Lok_Sabha_Zusammensetzung_2014.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fa/Lok_Sabha_Zusammensetzung_2014.svg/700px-Lok_Sabha_Zusammensetzung_2014.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="892" data-file-height="465" /></a></th></tr><tr><th scope="col" colspan="2">Party</th><th scope="col">Votes</th><th scope="col">%</th><th scope="col">Seats</th></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#FF9933"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a></td><td style="text-align:right">171,660,230</td><td style="text-align:right">31.00</td><td style="text-align:right">282</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#19AAED"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a></td><td style="text-align:right">106,935,942</td><td style="text-align:right">19.31</td><td style="text-align:right">44</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#22409A"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Bahujan_Samaj_Party" title="Bahujan Samaj Party">Bahujan Samaj Party</a></td><td style="text-align:right">22,946,346</td><td style="text-align:right">4.14</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#20C646"></td><td><a href="/wiki/All_India_Trinamool_Congress" class="mw-redirect" title="All India Trinamool Congress">All India Trinamool Congress</a></td><td style="text-align:right">21,262,665</td><td style="text-align:right">3.84</td><td style="text-align:right">34</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#FF2222"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Samajwadi_Party" title="Samajwadi Party">Samajwadi Party</a></td><td style="text-align:right">18,673,089</td><td style="text-align:right">3.37</td><td style="text-align:right">5</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#009933"></td><td><a href="/wiki/All_India_Anna_Dravida_Munnetra_Kazhagam" title="All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam">All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam</a></td><td style="text-align:right">18,111,579</td><td style="text-align:right">3.27</td><td style="text-align:right">37</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#cc0d0d"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Communist_Party_of_India_(Marxist)" title="Communist Party of India (Marxist)">Communist Party of India (Marxist)</a></td><td style="text-align:right">17,988,955</td><td style="text-align:right">3.25</td><td style="text-align:right">9</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#FFED00"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Telugu_Desam_Party" title="Telugu Desam Party">Telugu Desam Party</a></td><td style="text-align:right">14,099,230</td><td style="text-align:right">2.55</td><td style="text-align:right">16</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#1569C7"></td><td><a href="/wiki/YSR_Congress_Party" title="YSR Congress Party">YSR Congress Party</a></td><td style="text-align:right">13,995,435</td><td style="text-align:right">2.53</td><td style="text-align:right">9</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#0072B0"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Aam_Aadmi_Party" title="Aam Aadmi Party">Aam Aadmi Party</a></td><td style="text-align:right">11,325,387</td><td style="text-align:right">2.05</td><td style="text-align:right">4</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#F8F9FA"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Shiv_Sena_(1966%E2%80%932022)" class="mw-redirect" title="Shiv Sena (1966–2022)">Shiv Sena</a></td><td style="text-align:right">10,262,544</td><td style="text-align:right">1.85</td><td style="text-align:right">18</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#FF0D0D"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Dravida_Munnetra_Kazhagam" title="Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam">Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam</a></td><td style="text-align:right">9,631,246</td><td style="text-align:right">1.74</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#70A548"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Biju_Janata_Dal" title="Biju Janata Dal">Biju Janata Dal</a></td><td style="text-align:right">9,489,946</td><td style="text-align:right">1.71</td><td style="text-align:right">20</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#00B2B2"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Nationalist_Congress_Party" title="Nationalist Congress Party">Nationalist Congress Party</a></td><td style="text-align:right">8,635,558</td><td style="text-align:right">1.56</td><td style="text-align:right">6</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#056D05"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Rashtriya_Janata_Dal" title="Rashtriya Janata Dal">Rashtriya Janata Dal</a></td><td style="text-align:right">7,440,937</td><td style="text-align:right">1.34</td><td style="text-align:right">4</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#F84996"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Bharat_Rashtra_Samithi" title="Bharat Rashtra Samithi">Telangana Rashtra Samithi</a></td><td style="text-align:right">6,736,270</td><td style="text-align:right">1.22</td><td style="text-align:right">11</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#003366"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Janata_Dal_(United)" title="Janata Dal (United)">Janata Dal (United)</a></td><td style="text-align:right">5,992,281</td><td style="text-align:right">1.08</td><td style="text-align:right">2</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#f50222"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Communist_Party_of_India" title="Communist Party of India">Communist Party of India</a></td><td style="text-align:right">4,327,460</td><td style="text-align:right">0.78</td><td style="text-align:right">1</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#02865A"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Janata_Dal_(Secular)" title="Janata Dal (Secular)">Janata Dal (Secular)</a></td><td style="text-align:right">3,731,481</td><td style="text-align:right">0.67</td><td style="text-align:right">2</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#0F204A"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Shiromani_Akali_Dal" title="Shiromani Akali Dal">Shiromani Akali Dal</a></td><td style="text-align:right">3,636,148</td><td style="text-align:right">0.66</td><td style="text-align:right">4</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#005747"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Lok_Dal" title="Indian National Lok Dal">Indian National Lok Dal</a></td><td style="text-align:right">2,799,899</td><td style="text-align:right">0.51</td><td style="text-align:right">2</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#348017"></td><td><a href="/wiki/All_India_United_Democratic_Front" title="All India United Democratic Front">All India United Democratic Front</a></td><td style="text-align:right">2,333,040</td><td style="text-align:right">0.42</td><td style="text-align:right">3</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#0093DD"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Lok_Jan_Shakti_Party" class="mw-redirect" title="Lok Jan Shakti Party">Lok Jan Shakti Party</a></td><td style="text-align:right">2,295,929</td><td style="text-align:right">0.41</td><td style="text-align:right">6</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#FFFF00"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Desiya_Murpokku_Dravida_Kazhagam" title="Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam">Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam</a></td><td style="text-align:right">2,078,843</td><td style="text-align:right">0.38</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#FFFF00"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Pattali_Makkal_Katchi" title="Pattali Makkal Katchi">Pattali Makkal Katchi</a></td><td style="text-align:right">1,827,566</td><td style="text-align:right">0.33</td><td style="text-align:right">1</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#d84c4c"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Revolutionary_Socialist_Party_(India)" title="Revolutionary Socialist Party (India)">Revolutionary Socialist Party</a></td><td style="text-align:right">1,666,380</td><td style="text-align:right">0.30</td><td style="text-align:right">1</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#337316"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Jharkhand_Mukti_Morcha" title="Jharkhand Mukti Morcha">Jharkhand Mukti Morcha</a></td><td style="text-align:right">1,637,994</td><td style="text-align:right">0.30</td><td style="text-align:right">2</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#EDFB06"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Jharkhand_Vikas_Morcha_(Prajatantrik)" title="Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (Prajatantrik)">Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (Prajatantrik)</a></td><td style="text-align:right">1,579,772</td><td style="text-align:right">0.29</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#FC0000"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Marumalarchi_Dravida_Munnetra_Kazhagam" title="Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam">Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam</a></td><td style="text-align:right">1,417,535</td><td style="text-align:right">0.26</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#ac1313"></td><td><a href="/wiki/All_India_Forward_Bloc" title="All India Forward Bloc">All India Forward Bloc</a></td><td style="text-align:right">1,211,418</td><td style="text-align:right">0.22</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#D06767"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Swabhimani_Paksha" title="Swabhimani Paksha">Swabhimani Paksha</a></td><td style="text-align:right">1,105,073</td><td style="text-align:right">0.20</td><td style="text-align:right">1</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#006600"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Indian_Union_Muslim_League" title="Indian Union Muslim League">Indian Union Muslim League</a></td><td style="text-align:right">1,100,096</td><td style="text-align:right">0.20</td><td style="text-align:right">2</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#999966"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Rashtriya_Lok_Samta_Party" title="Rashtriya Lok Samta Party">Rashtriya Lok Samta Party</a></td><td style="text-align:right">1,078,473</td><td style="text-align:right">0.19</td><td style="text-align:right">3</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#C41301"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Communist_Party_of_India_(Marxist%E2%80%93Leninist)_Liberation" title="Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) Liberation">Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) Liberation</a></td><td style="text-align:right">1,007,275</td><td style="text-align:right">0.18</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#1717CC"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Naga_People%27s_Front" title="Naga People's Front">Naga People's Front</a></td><td style="text-align:right">994,505</td><td style="text-align:right">0.18</td><td style="text-align:right">1</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#FF33CC"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Apna_Dal" class="mw-redirect" title="Apna Dal">Apna Dal</a></td><td style="text-align:right">821,820</td><td style="text-align:right">0.15</td><td style="text-align:right">2</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#2E308F"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Bahujan_Mukti_Party" title="Bahujan Mukti Party">Bahujan Mukti Party</a></td><td style="text-align:right">791,951</td><td style="text-align:right">0.14</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#058532"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Jammu_and_Kashmir_Peoples_Democratic_Party" class="mw-redirect" title="Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party">Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party</a></td><td style="text-align:right">732,644</td><td style="text-align:right">0.13</td><td style="text-align:right">3</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#5F2301"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Maharashtra_Navnirman_Sena" title="Maharashtra Navnirman Sena">Maharashtra Navnirman Sena</a></td><td style="text-align:right">708,010</td><td style="text-align:right">0.13</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#FFFF00"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Haryana_Janhit_Congress_(BL)" title="Haryana Janhit Congress (BL)">Haryana Janhit Congress (BL)</a></td><td style="text-align:right">703,698</td><td style="text-align:right">0.13</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#006400"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Rashtriya_Lok_Dal" title="Rashtriya Lok Dal">Rashtriya Lok Dal</a></td><td style="text-align:right">696,918</td><td style="text-align:right">0.13</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#0c6b4b"></td><td><a href="/wiki/All_India_Majlis-E-Ittehadul_Muslimeen" class="mw-redirect" title="All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen">All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen</a></td><td style="text-align:right">685,730</td><td style="text-align:right">0.12</td><td style="text-align:right">1</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#1E90FF"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Viduthalai_Chiruthaigal_Katchi" title="Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi">Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi</a></td><td style="text-align:right">606,110</td><td style="text-align:right">0.11</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#99CCFF"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Asom_Gana_Parishad" title="Asom Gana Parishad">Asom Gana Parishad</a></td><td style="text-align:right">577,730</td><td style="text-align:right">0.10</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#FFCA61"></td><td><a href="/wiki/National_People%27s_Party_(India)" title="National People's Party (India)">National Peoples Party</a></td><td style="text-align:right">576,448</td><td style="text-align:right">0.10</td><td style="text-align:right">1</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#FF0000"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Socialist_Unity_Centre_of_India_(Communist)" title="Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist)">Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist)</a></td><td style="text-align:right">520,972</td><td style="text-align:right">0.09</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#E0E0F8"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Peace_Party_of_India" title="Peace Party of India">Peace Party</a></td><td style="text-align:right">518,724</td><td style="text-align:right">0.09</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#e77373"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Peasants_and_Workers_Party_of_India" title="Peasants and Workers Party of India">Peasants and Workers Party of India</a></td><td style="text-align:right">497,721</td><td style="text-align:right">0.09</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#6827B5"></td><td><a href="/wiki/All_Jharkhand_Students_Union" title="All Jharkhand Students Union">All Jharkhand Students Union</a></td><td style="text-align:right">488,719</td><td style="text-align:right">0.09</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:yellow"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Rashtriya_Samaj_Paksha" title="Rashtriya Samaj Paksha">Rashtriya Samaj Paksha</a></td><td style="text-align:right">458,580</td><td style="text-align:right">0.08</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#F48385"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Kerala_Congress_(M)" title="Kerala Congress (M)">Kerala Congress (M)</a></td><td style="text-align:right">424,194</td><td style="text-align:right">0.08</td><td style="text-align:right">1</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#fe0000"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Jammu_%26_Kashmir_National_Conference" title="Jammu & Kashmir National Conference">Jammu & Kashmir National Conference</a></td><td style="text-align:right">396,713</td><td style="text-align:right">0.07</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#E50600"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Social_Democratic_Party_of_India" title="Social Democratic Party of India">Social Democratic Party of India</a></td><td style="text-align:right">396,524</td><td style="text-align:right">0.07</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#0000FF"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Bharipa_Bahujan_Mahasangh" title="Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangh">Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangh</a></td><td style="text-align:right">360,854</td><td style="text-align:right">0.07</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:green"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Quami_Ekta_Dal" title="Quami Ekta Dal">Quami Ekta Dal</a></td><td style="text-align:right">354,577</td><td style="text-align:right">0.06</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#FF6600"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Bodoland_People%27s_Front" title="Bodoland People's Front">Bodoland People's Front</a></td><td style="text-align:right">330,106</td><td style="text-align:right">0.06</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#138808"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Socialist_Janata_(Democratic)" title="Socialist Janata (Democratic)">Socialist Janata (Democratic)</a></td><td style="text-align:right">307,597</td><td style="text-align:right">0.06</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:purple"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Gondwana_Ganatantra_Party" title="Gondwana Ganatantra Party">Gondwana Ganatantra Party</a></td><td style="text-align:right">301,366</td><td style="text-align:right">0.05</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#FEFF03"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Bahujan_Vikas_Aaghadi" title="Bahujan Vikas Aaghadi">Bahujan Vikas Aaghadi</a></td><td style="text-align:right">293,681</td><td style="text-align:right">0.05</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#cf0922"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Puthiya_Tamilagam" title="Puthiya Tamilagam">Puthiya Tamilagam</a></td><td style="text-align:right">262,812</td><td style="text-align:right">0.05</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#FDA209"></td><td><a href="/wiki/All_India_N.R._Congress" title="All India N.R. Congress">All India N.R. Congress</a></td><td style="text-align:right">255,826</td><td style="text-align:right">0.05</td><td style="text-align:right">1</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:lime"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Manithaneya_Makkal_Katchi" title="Manithaneya Makkal Katchi">Manithaneya Makkal Katchi</a></td><td style="text-align:right">236,679</td><td style="text-align:right">0.04</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#FF76F9"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Welfare_Party_of_India" title="Welfare Party of India">Welfare Party of India</a></td><td style="text-align:right">228,645</td><td style="text-align:right">0.04</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#ffc000"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Jai_Bharat_Samanta_Party" title="Jai Bharat Samanta Party">Jai Bharat Samanta Party</a></td><td style="text-align:right">215,607</td><td style="text-align:right">0.04</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#000080"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Republican_Party_of_India_(Athawale)" title="Republican Party of India (Athawale)">Republican Party of India (Athawale)</a></td><td style="text-align:right">206,689</td><td style="text-align:right">0.04</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#008000"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Jai_Samaikyandhra_Party" title="Jai Samaikyandhra Party">Jai Samaikyandhra Party</a></td><td style="text-align:right">204,260</td><td style="text-align:right">0.04</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:green"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Jharkhand_Party" title="Jharkhand Party">Jharkhand Party</a></td><td style="text-align:right">203,869</td><td style="text-align:right">0.04</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#333399"></td><td>Pyramid Party of India</td><td style="text-align:right">185,478</td><td style="text-align:right">0.03</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:blue"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Ambedkarite_Party_of_India" title="Ambedkarite Party of India">Ambedkarite Party of India</a></td><td style="text-align:right">185,095</td><td style="text-align:right">0.03</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#FF1493"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Lok_Satta_Party" title="Lok Satta Party">Lok Satta Party</a></td><td style="text-align:right">165,670</td><td style="text-align:right">0.03</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#FBEC5D"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Sikkim_Democratic_Front" title="Sikkim Democratic Front">Sikkim Democratic Front</a></td><td style="text-align:right">163,698</td><td style="text-align:right">0.03</td><td style="text-align:right">1</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#E1A95F"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Aama_Odisha_Party" title="Aama Odisha Party">Aama Odisha Party</a></td><td style="text-align:right">155,900</td><td style="text-align:right">0.03</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#DDFFEE"></td><td><a href="/wiki/National_Unionist_Zamindara_Party" title="National Unionist Zamindara Party">National Unionist Zamindara Party</a></td><td style="text-align:right">124,990</td><td style="text-align:right">0.02</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#ED1E26"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Sikkim_Krantikari_Morcha" title="Sikkim Krantikari Morcha">Sikkim Krantikari Morcha</a></td><td style="text-align:right">121,956</td><td style="text-align:right">0.02</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#f5d50a"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Suheldev_Bhartiya_Samaj_Party" class="mw-redirect" title="Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party">Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party</a></td><td style="text-align:right">118,947</td><td style="text-align:right">0.02</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:red"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Communist_Party_of_India_(Marxist%E2%80%93Leninist)_Red_Star" title="Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) Red Star">Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) Red Star</a></td><td style="text-align:right">114,323</td><td style="text-align:right">0.02</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#c24e4e"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Marxist_Co-ordination_Committee" title="Marxist Co-ordination Committee">Marxist Co-ordination Committee</a></td><td style="text-align:right">110,185</td><td style="text-align:right">0.02</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#CC6633"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Jharkhand_Disom_Party" title="Jharkhand Disom Party">Jharkhand Disom Party</a></td><td style="text-align:right">109,843</td><td style="text-align:right">0.02</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#FE0002"></td><td><a href="/wiki/United_Democratic_Party_(Meghalaya)" title="United Democratic Party (Meghalaya)">United Democratic Party</a></td><td style="text-align:right">106,817</td><td style="text-align:right">0.02</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#F8F9FA"></td><td><a href="/wiki/Results_of_the_2014_Indian_general_election#minorparties" title="Results of the 2014 Indian general election">385 other parties with fewer than 100,000 votes</a></td><td style="text-align:right">4,017,081</td><td style="text-align:right">0.73</td><td style="text-align:right">0</td></tr><tr><td style="width:0px;background-color:#DCDCDC"></td><td>Independents</td><td style="text-align:right">16,737,720</td><td style="text-align:right">3.02</td><td style="text-align:right">3</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">None of the above</td><td style="text-align:right">6,002,942</td><td style="text-align:right">1.08</td><td style="text-align:right">–</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><a href="/wiki/Anglo-Indian_reserved_seats_in_the_Lok_Sabha" title="Anglo-Indian reserved seats in the Lok Sabha">Nominated Anglo-Indians</a></td><td colspan="2"></td><td style="text-align:right">2</td></tr><tr class="sortbottom" style="font-weight:bold"><td colspan="2">Total</td><td style="text-align:right">553,802,946</td><td style="text-align:right">100.00</td><td style="text-align:right">545</td></tr><tr class="sortbottom"><td colspan="5" style="color:black;background:#eaecf0"></td></tr><tr class="sortbottom" style="text-align:right"><th scope="row" colspan="2" style="text-align:left;font-weight:normal;color:inherit;background:inherit">Valid votes</th><td>553,802,946</td><td>99.93</td><td></td></tr><tr class="sortbottom" style="text-align:right"><th scope="row" colspan="2" style="text-align:left;font-weight:normal;color:inherit;background:inherit">Invalid/blank votes</th><td>368,873</td><td>0.07</td><td></td></tr><tr class="sortbottom" style="font-weight:bold;text-align:right"><th scope="row" colspan="2" style="text-align:left;background:inherit;color:inherit">Total votes</th><td>554,171,819</td><td>100.00</td><td></td></tr><tr class="sortbottom" style="text-align:right"><th scope="row" colspan="2" style="text-align:left;font-weight:normal;color:inherit;background:inherit">Registered voters/turnout</th><td>834,082,814</td><td>66.44</td><td></td></tr><tr class="sortbottom" style="text-align:right"><td colspan="5" style="text-align:left">Source: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://eci.gov.in/files/category/97-general-election-2014/">ECI</a></td></tr></tbody></table> About one-third of all winners had at least one pending criminal case against them, with some having serious criminal cases.<a href="#cite_note-288">[287]</a> A candidate with criminal case(s) had 13% chance of winning the election, whereas a candidate with a clean record had only 5% chance of winning. (Here, chance of winning = <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1214402035">.mw-parser-output .sfrac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .sfrac.tion,.mw-parser-output .sfrac .tion{display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.5em;font-size:85%;text-align:center}.mw-parser-output .sfrac .num{display:block;line-height:1em;margin:0.0em 0.1em;border-bottom:1px solid}.mw-parser-output .sfrac .den{display:block;line-height:1em;margin:0.1em 0.1em}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);clip-path:polygon(0px 0px,0px 0px,0px 0px);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px}</style>⁠No. of winners in the category/ Total no. of candidates in that category⁠.)<a href="#cite_note-autogenerated2-289">[288]</a> Out of the 542 members analysed, 443 (82%) had total assets of ₹1 crore (US$120,000) or more. In the <a href="/wiki/15th_Lok_Sabha" title="15th Lok Sabha">15th Lok Sabha</a>, out of 521 members analysed, 300 (58%) members had assets of ₹1 crore (US$120,000) or more.<a href="#cite_note-autogenerated1-149">[148]</a> The average assets per member are ₹14.7 crore (US$1.8 million) (in 2009, this figure was ₹5.35 crore (US$640,000)). <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Proportionality">Proportionality</h3>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=30" title="Edit section: Proportionality">edit</a>]</div> The proportionality of parliamentary seats won in the 2014 election, as measured by the <a href="/wiki/Gallagher_index" title="Gallagher index">Gallagher index</a>, yielded an index score of 17.53,<a href="#cite_note-290">[289]</a> indicating a disproportionate outcome that strongly favoured the BJP while being significantly disadvantageous for most other parties and independents. <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Results_by_Region">Results by Region</h3>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=31" title="Edit section: Results by Region">edit</a>]</div> <table class="wikitable Sortable"> <tbody><tr> <th>Region </th> <th>States </th> <th>Total Seats </th> <th colspan="2">Party </th> <th>Won </th> <th>Change </th></tr> <tr> <td rowspan="8">Northern<a href="#cite_note-291">[290]</a> </td> <td rowspan="8"><a href="/wiki/2014_Indian_general_election_in_Jammu_and_Kashmir" title="2014 Indian general election in Jammu and Kashmir">Jammu & Kashmir</a> (6) <a href="/wiki/2014_Indian_general_election_in_Himachal_Pradesh" title="2014 Indian general election in Himachal Pradesh">Himachal Pradesh</a> (4) <a href="/wiki/2014_Indian_general_election_in_Haryana" title="2014 Indian general election in Haryana">Haryana</a> (10) <a href="/wiki/2014_Indian_general_election_in_Punjab" title="2014 Indian general election in Punjab">Punjab</a> (13) <a href="/wiki/2014_Indian_general_election_in_Uttarakhand" title="2014 Indian general election in Uttarakhand">Uttarakhand</a> (5) <a href="/wiki/2014_Indian_general_election_in_Uttar_Pradesh" title="2014 Indian general election in Uttar Pradesh">Uttar Pradesh</a> (80) </td> <td rowspan="8">118 </td> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #FF9933;" data-sort-value="Bharatiya Janata Party"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a> </td> <td>92 </td> <td><img alt="Increase" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/11px-Increase2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/17px-Increase2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/22px-Increase2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" />78 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #19AAED;" data-sort-value="Indian National Congress"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a> </td> <td>6 </td> <td><img alt="Decrease" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/11px-Decrease2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/17px-Decrease2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/22px-Decrease2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" />40 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #FF2222;" data-sort-value="Samajwadi Party"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Samajwadi_Party" title="Samajwadi Party">Samajwadi Party</a> </td> <td>5 </td> <td><img alt="Decrease" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/11px-Decrease2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/17px-Decrease2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/22px-Decrease2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" />18 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #0F204A;" data-sort-value="Shiromani Akali Dal"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Shiromani_Akali_Dal" title="Shiromani Akali Dal">Shiromani Akali Dal</a> </td> <td>4 </td> <td><img alt="Steady" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/11px-Steady2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/17px-Steady2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/22px-Steady2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" /> </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #0072B0;" data-sort-value="Aam Aadmi Party"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Aam_Aadmi_Party" title="Aam Aadmi Party">Aam Aadmi Party</a> </td> <td>4 </td> <td>New </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #058532;" data-sort-value="Jammu & Kashmir People's Democratic Party"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Jammu_%26_Kashmir_People%27s_Democratic_Party" class="mw-redirect" title="Jammu & Kashmir People's Democratic Party">Jammu & Kashmir People's Democratic Party</a> </td> <td>3 </td> <td><img alt="Increase" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/11px-Increase2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/17px-Increase2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/22px-Increase2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" />3 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #005747;" data-sort-value="Indian National Lok Dal"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Lok_Dal" title="Indian National Lok Dal">Indian National Lok Dal</a> </td> <td>2 </td> <td><img alt="Increase" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/11px-Increase2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/17px-Increase2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/22px-Increase2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" />2 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #FF33CC;" data-sort-value="Apna Dal"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Apna_Dal" class="mw-redirect" title="Apna Dal">Apna Dal</a> </td> <td>2 </td> <td><img alt="Increase" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/11px-Increase2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/17px-Increase2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/22px-Increase2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" />2 </td></tr> <tr> <td rowspan="5">Western </td> <td rowspan="5"><a href="/wiki/2014_Indian_general_election_in_Rajasthan" title="2014 Indian general election in Rajasthan">Rajasthan</a> (25) <a href="/wiki/2014_Indian_general_election_in_Gujarat" title="2014 Indian general election in Gujarat">Gujarat</a> (26) <a href="/wiki/2014_Indian_general_election_in_Maharashtra" title="2014 Indian general election in Maharashtra">Maharashtra</a> (48) <a href="/wiki/2014_Indian_general_election_in_Goa" title="2014 Indian general election in Goa">Goa</a> (2) </td> <td rowspan="5">101 </td> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #FF9933;" data-sort-value="Bharatiya Janata Party"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a> </td> <td>75 </td> <td><img alt="Increase" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/11px-Increase2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/17px-Increase2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/22px-Increase2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" />46 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #F37020;" data-sort-value="Shiv Sena"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Shiv_Sena" title="Shiv Sena">Shiv Sena</a> </td> <td>18 </td> <td><img alt="Increase" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/11px-Increase2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/17px-Increase2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/22px-Increase2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" />7 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #00B2B2;" data-sort-value="Nationalist Congress Party"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Nationalist_Congress_Party" title="Nationalist Congress Party">Nationalist Congress Party</a> </td> <td>4 </td> <td><img alt="Decrease" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/11px-Decrease2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/17px-Decrease2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/22px-Decrease2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" />4 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #19AAED;" data-sort-value="Indian National Congress"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a> </td> <td>3 </td> <td><img alt="Decrease" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/11px-Decrease2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/17px-Decrease2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/22px-Decrease2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" />46 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #D06767;" data-sort-value="Swabhimani Paksha"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Swabhimani_Paksha" title="Swabhimani Paksha">Swabhimani Paksha</a> </td> <td>1 </td> <td><img alt="Steady" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/11px-Steady2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/17px-Steady2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/22px-Steady2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" /> </td></tr> <tr> <td rowspan="2">Central </td> <td rowspan="2"><a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Madhya_Pradesh" title="2019 Indian general election in Madhya Pradesh">Madhya Pradesh</a> (29) <a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Chhattisgarh" title="2019 Indian general election in Chhattisgarh">Chhattisgarh</a> (11) </td> <td rowspan="2">40 </td> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #FF9933;" data-sort-value="Bharatiya Janata Party"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a> </td> <td>37 </td> <td><img alt="Increase" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/11px-Increase2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/17px-Increase2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/22px-Increase2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" />24 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #19AAED;" data-sort-value="Indian National Congress"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a> </td> <td>3 </td> <td><img alt="Decrease" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/11px-Decrease2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/17px-Decrease2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/22px-Decrease2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" />23 </td></tr> <tr> <td rowspan="15">Southern </td> <td rowspan="15"><a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Karnataka" title="2019 Indian general election in Karnataka">Karnataka</a> (28) <a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Telangana" title="2019 Indian general election in Telangana">Telangana</a> (17) <a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Andhra_Pradesh" title="2019 Indian general election in Andhra Pradesh">Andhra Pradesh</a> (25) <a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Tamil_Nadu" title="2019 Indian general election in Tamil Nadu">Tamil Nadu</a> (39) <a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Kerala" title="2019 Indian general election in Kerala">Kerala</a> (20) </td> <td rowspan="15">129 </td> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #009933;" data-sort-value="All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/All_India_Anna_Dravida_Munnetra_Kazhagam" title="All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam">All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam</a> </td> <td>37 </td> <td><img alt="Increase" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/11px-Increase2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/17px-Increase2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/22px-Increase2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" />28 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #FF9933;" data-sort-value="Bharatiya Janata Party"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a> </td> <td>21 </td> <td><img alt="Increase" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/11px-Increase2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/17px-Increase2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/22px-Increase2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" />2 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #19AAED;" data-sort-value="Indian National Congress"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a> </td> <td>19 </td> <td><img alt="Decrease" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/11px-Decrease2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/17px-Decrease2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/22px-Decrease2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" />41 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #FFED00;" data-sort-value="Telugu Desam Party"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Telugu_Desam_Party" title="Telugu Desam Party">Telugu Desam Party</a> </td> <td>16 </td> <td><img alt="Increase" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/11px-Increase2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/17px-Increase2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/22px-Increase2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" />10 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #F84996;" data-sort-value="Telangana Rashtra Samithi"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Telangana_Rashtra_Samithi" class="mw-redirect" title="Telangana Rashtra Samithi">Telangana Rashtra Samithi</a> </td> <td>11 </td> <td><img alt="Increase" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/11px-Increase2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/17px-Increase2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/22px-Increase2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" />9 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #1569C7;" data-sort-value="YSR Congress Party"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/YSR_Congress_Party" title="YSR Congress Party">YSR Congress Party</a> </td> <td>9 </td> <td>New </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #cc0d0d;" data-sort-value="Communist Party of India (Marxist)"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Communist_Party_of_India_(Marxist)" title="Communist Party of India (Marxist)">Communist Party of India</a> </td> <td>5 </td> <td><img alt="Steady" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/11px-Steady2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/17px-Steady2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/22px-Steady2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" /> </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #006600;" data-sort-value="Indian Union Muslim League"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Indian_Union_Muslim_League" title="Indian Union Muslim League">Indian Union Muslim League</a> </td> <td>2 </td> <td><img alt="Steady" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/11px-Steady2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/17px-Steady2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/22px-Steady2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" /> </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #02865A;" data-sort-value="Janata Dal (Secular)"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Janata_Dal_(Secular)" title="Janata Dal (Secular)">Janata Dal</a> </td> <td>2 </td> <td><img alt="Decrease" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/11px-Decrease2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/17px-Decrease2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/22px-Decrease2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" />1 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #F8F9FA;" data-sort-value="Independent Politician"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Independent_Politician" class="mw-redirect" title="Independent Politician">Independent Politician</a> </td> <td>2 </td> <td><img alt="Increase" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/11px-Increase2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/17px-Increase2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/22px-Increase2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" />2 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #f50222;" data-sort-value="Communist Party of India"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Communist_Party_of_India" title="Communist Party of India">Communist Party of India</a> </td> <td>1 </td> <td><img alt="Steady" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/11px-Steady2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/17px-Steady2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/22px-Steady2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" /> </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #FFFF00;" data-sort-value="Pattali Makkal Katchi"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Pattali_Makkal_Katchi" title="Pattali Makkal Katchi">Pattali Makkal Katchi</a> </td> <td>1 </td> <td><img alt="Increase" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/11px-Increase2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/17px-Increase2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/22px-Increase2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" />1 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #0c6b4b;" data-sort-value="All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/All_India_Majlis-e-Ittehadul_Muslimeen" title="All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen">All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen</a> </td> <td>1 </td> <td><img alt="Steady" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/11px-Steady2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/17px-Steady2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/22px-Steady2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" /> </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #d84c4c;" data-sort-value="Revolutionary Socialist Party (India)"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Revolutionary_Socialist_Party_(India)" title="Revolutionary Socialist Party (India)">Revolutionary Socialist Party</a> </td> <td>1 </td> <td><img alt="Increase" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/11px-Increase2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/17px-Increase2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/22px-Increase2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" />1 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #F48385;" data-sort-value="Kerala Congress (M)"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Kerala_Congress_(M)" title="Kerala Congress (M)">Kerala Congress</a> </td> <td>1 </td> <td><img alt="Steady" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/11px-Steady2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/17px-Steady2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/22px-Steady2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" /> </td></tr> <tr> <td rowspan="11">Eastern </td> <td rowspan="11"><a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Bihar" title="2019 Indian general election in Bihar">Bihar</a> (40) <a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Jharkhand" title="2019 Indian general election in Jharkhand">Jharkhand</a> (14) <a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Odisha" title="2019 Indian general election in Odisha">Odisha</a> (21) <a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_West_Bengal" title="2019 Indian general election in West Bengal">West Bengal</a> (42) </td> <td rowspan="11">117 </td> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #FF9933;" data-sort-value="Bharatiya Janata Party"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a> </td> <td>37 </td> <td><img alt="Increase" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/11px-Increase2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/17px-Increase2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/22px-Increase2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" />16 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #20C646;" data-sort-value="All India Trinamool Congress"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/All_India_Trinamool_Congress" class="mw-redirect" title="All India Trinamool Congress">All India Trinamool Congress</a> </td> <td>34 </td> <td><img alt="Increase" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/11px-Increase2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/17px-Increase2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/22px-Increase2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" />15 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #70A548;" data-sort-value="Biju Janata Dal"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Biju_Janata_Dal" title="Biju Janata Dal">Biju Janata Dal</a> </td> <td>20 </td> <td><img alt="Increase" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/11px-Increase2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/17px-Increase2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/22px-Increase2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" />6 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #0093DD;" data-sort-value="Lok Janshakti Party"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Lok_Janshakti_Party" title="Lok Janshakti Party">Lok Janshakti Party</a> </td> <td>6 </td> <td><img alt="Increase" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/11px-Increase2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/17px-Increase2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/22px-Increase2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" />6 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #19AAED;" data-sort-value="Indian National Congress"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a> </td> <td>6 </td> <td><img alt="Decrease" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/11px-Decrease2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/17px-Decrease2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/22px-Decrease2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" />9 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #056D05;" data-sort-value="Rashtriya Janata Dal"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Rashtriya_Janata_Dal" title="Rashtriya Janata Dal">Rashtriya Janata Dal</a> </td> <td>4 </td> <td><img alt="Steady" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/11px-Steady2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/17px-Steady2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/22px-Steady2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" /> </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #999966;" data-sort-value="Rashtriya Lok Samata Party"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Rashtriya_Lok_Samata_Party" class="mw-redirect" title="Rashtriya Lok Samata Party">Rashtriya Lok Samata Party</a> </td> <td>3 </td> <td><img alt="Increase" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/11px-Increase2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/17px-Increase2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/22px-Increase2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" />3 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #003366;" data-sort-value="Janata Dal (United)"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Janata_Dal_(United)" title="Janata Dal (United)">Janata Dal</a> </td> <td>2 </td> <td><img alt="Decrease" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/11px-Decrease2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/17px-Decrease2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/22px-Decrease2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" />18 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #cc0d0d;" data-sort-value="Communist Party of India (Marxist)"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Communist_Party_of_India_(Marxist)" title="Communist Party of India (Marxist)">Communist Party of India</a> </td> <td>2 </td> <td><img alt="Decrease" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/11px-Decrease2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/17px-Decrease2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/22px-Decrease2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" />7 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #337316;" data-sort-value="Jharkhand Mukti Morcha"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Jharkhand_Mukti_Morcha" title="Jharkhand Mukti Morcha">Jharkhand Mukti Morcha</a> </td> <td>2 </td> <td><img alt="Steady" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/11px-Steady2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/17px-Steady2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/22px-Steady2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" /> </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #00B2B2;" data-sort-value="Nationalist Congress Party"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Nationalist_Congress_Party" title="Nationalist Congress Party">Nationalist Congress Party</a> </td> <td>1 </td> <td><img alt="Increase" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/11px-Increase2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/17px-Increase2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/22px-Increase2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" />1 </td></tr> <tr> <td rowspan="8">North-East </td> <td rowspan="8"><a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Assam" title="2019 Indian general election in Assam">Assam</a> (14) <a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Arunachal_Pradesh" title="2019 Indian general election in Arunachal Pradesh">Arunachal Pradesh</a> (2) <a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Meghalaya" title="2019 Indian general election in Meghalaya">Meghalaya</a> (2) <a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Manipur" title="2019 Indian general election in Manipur">Manipur</a> (2) <a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Mizoram" class="mw-redirect" title="2019 Indian general election in Mizoram">Mizoram</a> (1) <a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Nagaland" class="mw-redirect" title="2019 Indian general election in Nagaland">Nagaland</a>(1) <a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Sikkim" class="mw-redirect" title="2019 Indian general election in Sikkim">Sikkim</a> (1) <a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Tripura" title="2019 Indian general election in Tripura">Tripura</a> (2) </td> <td rowspan="8">25 </td> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #FF9933;" data-sort-value="Bharatiya Janata Party"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a> </td> <td>8 </td> <td><img alt="Increase" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/11px-Increase2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/17px-Increase2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/22px-Increase2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" />4 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #19AAED;" data-sort-value="Indian National Congress"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a> </td> <td>8 </td> <td><img alt="Decrease" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/11px-Decrease2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/17px-Decrease2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/22px-Decrease2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" />5 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #348017;" data-sort-value="All India United Democratic Front"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/All_India_United_Democratic_Front" title="All India United Democratic Front">All India United Democratic Front</a> </td> <td>3 </td> <td><img alt="Increase" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/11px-Increase2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/17px-Increase2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/22px-Increase2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" />2 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #cc0d0d;" data-sort-value="Communist Party of India (Marxist)"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Communist_Party_of_India_(Marxist)" title="Communist Party of India (Marxist)">Communist Party of India</a> </td> <td>2 </td> <td><img alt="Steady" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/11px-Steady2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/17px-Steady2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/22px-Steady2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" /> </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #FFCA61;" data-sort-value="National People's Party (India)"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/National_People%27s_Party_(India)" title="National People's Party (India)">National People's Party</a> </td> <td>1 </td> <td><img alt="Steady" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/11px-Steady2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/17px-Steady2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/22px-Steady2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" /> </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #1717CC;" data-sort-value="Naga People's Front"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Naga_People%27s_Front" title="Naga People's Front">Naga People's Front</a> </td> <td>1 </td> <td><img alt="Steady" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/11px-Steady2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/17px-Steady2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/22px-Steady2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" /> </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #FBEC5D;" data-sort-value="Sikkim Democratic Front"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Sikkim_Democratic_Front" title="Sikkim Democratic Front">Sikkim Democratic Front</a> </td> <td>1 </td> <td><img alt="Steady" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/11px-Steady2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/17px-Steady2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/22px-Steady2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" /> </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #DCDCDC;" data-sort-value="Independent politician"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Independent_politician" title="Independent politician">Independent politician</a> </td> <td>1 </td> <td><img alt="Increase" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/11px-Increase2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/17px-Increase2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/22px-Increase2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" />1 </td></tr> <tr> <td rowspan="3">Union Territories </td> <td rowspan="3"><a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Chandigarh" class="mw-redirect" title="2019 Indian general election in Chandigarh">Chandigarh</a> (1) <a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Delhi" title="2019 Indian general election in Delhi">Delhi</a> (7) <a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Dadra_and_Nagar_Haveli" class="mw-redirect" title="2019 Indian general election in Dadra and Nagar Haveli">Dadra & Nagar Haveli</a> (1) <a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Daman_and_Diu" class="mw-redirect" title="2019 Indian general election in Daman and Diu">Daman & Diu</a> (1) <a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Lakshadweep" class="mw-redirect" title="2019 Indian general election in Lakshadweep">Lakshadweep</a> (1) <a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Puducherry" title="2019 Indian general election in Puducherry">Puducherry </a> (1) <a href="/wiki/2019_Indian_general_election_in_Andaman_and_Nicobar_Islands" class="mw-redirect" title="2019 Indian general election in Andaman and Nicobar Islands">Andaman & Nicobar</a> (1) </td> <td rowspan="3">13 </td> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #FF9933;" data-sort-value="Bharatiya Janata Party"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a> </td> <td>11 </td> <td><img alt="Increase" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/11px-Increase2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/17px-Increase2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/22px-Increase2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" />7 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #00B2B2;" data-sort-value="Nationalist Congress Party"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/Nationalist_Congress_Party" title="Nationalist Congress Party">Nationalist Congress Party</a> </td> <td>1 </td> <td><img alt="Increase" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/11px-Increase2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/17px-Increase2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/22px-Increase2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" />1 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="width: 2px; color:inherit; background-color: #FDA209;" data-sort-value="All India N.R. Congress"> </td> <td scope="row" style="text-align: left;"><a href="/wiki/All_India_N.R._Congress" title="All India N.R. Congress">All India N.R. Congress</a> </td> <td>1 </td> <td><img alt="Increase" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/11px-Increase2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/17px-Increase2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/22px-Increase2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" />1 </td></tr> <tr> <td>Total </td> <td>29 States and 7 UT </td> <th>543 </th> <td colspan="4" bgcolor="#E9E9E9"> </td></tr></tbody></table> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading4"><h4 id="Summary">Summary</h4>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=32" title="Edit section: Summary">edit</a>]</div> <table class="wikitable"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr> <th>Region </th> <th>Total Seats </th> <th colspan="3"><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a> </th> <th colspan="3"><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a> </th> <th colspan="2">Others </th></tr> <tr> <td>South India </td> <td>130 </td> <td>22 </td> <td><div style="width: px;">22 / 130 (17%)<div style="box-sizing: border-box; border: 1px solid #aaa; height: 1.15em; position: relative;"><div style="background-color: #FF9933; width: 17%; height: 100%;"></div></div></div> </td> <td><img alt="Increase" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/11px-Increase2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/17px-Increase2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/22px-Increase2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" /> 2 </td> <td>19 </td> <td><div style="width: px;">19 / 130 (15%)<div style="box-sizing: border-box; border: 1px solid #aaa; height: 1.15em; position: relative;"><div style="background-color: #19AAED; width: 15%; height: 100%;"></div></div></div> </td> <td><img alt="Decrease" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/11px-Decrease2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/17px-Decrease2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/22px-Decrease2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" /> 42 </td> <td>90 </td> <td><img alt="Increase" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/11px-Increase2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/17px-Increase2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/22px-Increase2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" /> 40 </td></tr> <tr> <td>West India </td> <td>78 </td> <td>53 </td> <td><div style="width: px;">53 / 78 (68%)<div style="box-sizing: border-box; border: 1px solid #aaa; height: 1.15em; position: relative;"><div style="background-color: #FF9933; width: 68%; height: 100%;"></div></div></div> </td> <td><img alt="Increase" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/11px-Increase2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/17px-Increase2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/22px-Increase2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" /> 26 </td> <td>2 </td> <td><div style="width: px;">2 / 78 (3%)<div style="box-sizing: border-box; border: 1px solid #aaa; height: 1.15em; position: relative;"><div style="background-color: #19AAED; width: 3%; height: 100%;"></div></div></div> </td> <td><img alt="Decrease" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/11px-Decrease2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/17px-Decrease2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/22px-Decrease2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" /> 27 </td> <td>23 </td> <td><img alt="Increase" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/11px-Increase2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/17px-Increase2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/22px-Increase2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" /> 1 </td></tr> <tr> <td>North India </td> <td>225 </td> <td>190 </td> <td><div style="width: px;">190 / 225 (84%)<div style="box-sizing: border-box; border: 1px solid #aaa; height: 1.15em; position: relative;"><div style="background-color: #FF9933; width: 84%; height: 100%;"></div></div></div> </td> <td><img alt="Increase" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/11px-Increase2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/17px-Increase2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/22px-Increase2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" /> 127 </td> <td>8 </td> <td><div style="width: px;">8 / 225 (4%)<div style="box-sizing: border-box; border: 1px solid #aaa; height: 1.15em; position: relative;"><div style="background-color: #19AAED; width: 4%; height: 100%;"></div></div></div> </td> <td><img alt="Decrease" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/11px-Decrease2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/17px-Decrease2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/22px-Decrease2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" /> 71 </td> <td>27 </td> <td><img alt="Decrease" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/11px-Decrease2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/17px-Decrease2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/22px-Decrease2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" /> 56 </td></tr> <tr> <td>North-East India </td> <td>25 </td> <td>8 </td> <td><div style="width: px;">8 / 25 (32%)<div style="box-sizing: border-box; border: 1px solid #aaa; height: 1.15em; position: relative;"><div style="background-color: #FF9933; width: 32%; height: 100%;"></div></div></div> </td> <td><img alt="Increase" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/11px-Increase2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/17px-Increase2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/22px-Increase2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" /> 4 </td> <td>8 </td> <td><div style="width: px;">8 / 25 (32%)<div style="box-sizing: border-box; border: 1px solid #aaa; height: 1.15em; position: relative;"><div style="background-color: #19AAED; width: 32%; height: 100%;"></div></div></div> </td> <td><img alt="Decrease" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/11px-Decrease2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/17px-Decrease2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/22px-Decrease2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" /> 5 </td> <td>9 </td> <td><img alt="Increase" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/11px-Increase2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/17px-Increase2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/22px-Increase2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" /> 1 </td></tr> <tr> <td>East India </td> <td>63 </td> <td>3 </td> <td><div style="width: px;">3 / 63 (5%)<div style="box-sizing: border-box; border: 1px solid #aaa; height: 1.15em; position: relative;"><div style="background-color: #FF9933; width: 5%; height: 100%;"></div></div></div> </td> <td><img alt="Increase" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/11px-Increase2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/17px-Increase2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/22px-Increase2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" /> 2 </td> <td>4 </td> <td><div style="width: px;">4 / 63 (6%)<div style="box-sizing: border-box; border: 1px solid #aaa; height: 1.15em; position: relative;"><div style="background-color: #19AAED; width: 6%; height: 100%;"></div></div></div> </td> <td><img alt="Decrease" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/11px-Decrease2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/17px-Decrease2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/22px-Decrease2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" /> 8 </td> <td>56 </td> <td><img alt="Increase" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/11px-Increase2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/17px-Increase2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/22px-Increase2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" /> 5 </td></tr> <tr> <td>Union Territories </td> <td>22 </td> <td>6 </td> <td><div style="width: px;">6 / 22 (27%)<div style="box-sizing: border-box; border: 1px solid #aaa; height: 1.15em; position: relative;"><div style="background-color: #FF9933; width: 27%; height: 100%;"></div></div></div> </td> <td><img alt="Increase" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/11px-Increase2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/17px-Increase2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Increase2.svg/22px-Increase2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" /> 5 </td> <td>3 </td> <td><div style="width: px;">3 / 22 (14%)<div style="box-sizing: border-box; border: 1px solid #aaa; height: 1.15em; position: relative;"><div style="background-color: #19AAED; width: 14%; height: 100%;"></div></div></div> </td> <td><img alt="Decrease" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/11px-Decrease2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/17px-Decrease2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Decrease2.svg/22px-Decrease2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" /> 9 </td> <td>0 </td> <td><img alt="Steady" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/11px-Steady2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="11" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/17px-Steady2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Steady2.svg/22px-Steady2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="300" data-file-height="300" /> </td></tr> <tr> <th>Total </th> <td>543 </td> <td>282 </td> <td> </td> <td>+166 </td> <td>44 </td> <td> </td> <td>-162 </td> <td>205 </td> <td>+9 </td></tr> <tr> <td colspan="10" align="left">Source: Times of India<a href="#cite_note-292">[291]</a> </td></tr></tbody></table> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="By_alliance">By alliance</h3>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=33" title="Edit section: By alliance">edit</a>]</div> <a href="/wiki/National_Democratic_Alliance" title="National Democratic Alliance">National Democratic Alliance</a> (336) <table style="width:100%; text-align:center;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr style="color:white;"> <td style="background:orange; width:51.93%;">282 </td> <td style="background:#ff8000; width:20.31%;">18 </td> <td style="background:yellow;color: #333; width:15.74%;">16 </td> <td style="background:#00f; width:1.08%;">6 </td> <td style="background:#663; width:2.4%;">4 </td> <td style="background:#996; width:0.72%;">3 </td> <td style="background:#f3c; width:0.36%;">2 </td> <td style="background:#9f0; color:#333; width:0.18%;">1 </td> <td style="background:purple; width:0.18%;">1 </td> <td style="background:#ffc000; width:0.18%;">1 </td> <td style="background:#db7093; width:0.18%;">1 </td> <td style="background:#906; width:0.18%;">1 </td></tr> <tr> <td>BJP </td> <td>SS </td> <td>TDP </td> <td>LJP </td> <td>SAD </td> <td>RLSP </td> <td>AD </td> <td>PMK </td> <td>SWP </td> <td>AINRC </td> <td>NPP </td> <td>NPF </td></tr></tbody></table> <a href="/wiki/United_Progressive_Alliance" title="United Progressive Alliance">United Progressive Alliance</a> (60) <table style="width:100%; text-align:center;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr style="color:white;"> <td style="background:aqua; color:#333; width:73.33%;">44 </td> <td style="background:#00B2B2; width:10%;">6 </td> <td style="background:#006400; width:6.66%;">4 </td> <td style="background:#006600; width:3.33%;">2 </td> <td style="background:#337316; width:3.33%;">2 </td> <td style="background:#d84c4c; width:1.66%;">1 </td> <td style="background:#c00; width:0.18%;">1 </td></tr> <tr> <td>INC </td> <td>NCP </td> <td>RJD </td> <td>IUML </td> <td>JMM </td> <td>KC(M) </td> <td>RSP </td></tr></tbody></table> Others (147) <table style="width:100%; text-align:center;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr style="color:white;"> <td style="background:#007500; width:6.81%;">37 </td> <td style="background:greenyellow;color:#333; width:6.26%;">34 </td> <td style="background:brown; width:3.68%;">20 </td> <td style="background:pink; color:#333; width:2.02%;">11 </td> <td style="background:green; width:0.36%;">2 </td> <td style="background:pink; color:#333; width:0.56%;">3 </td> <td style="background:#5bb30e; width:0.73%;">4 </td> <td style="background:red; width:0.56%;">3 </td> <td style="background:green; width:0.36%;">2 </td> <td style="background:yellow; color:#333; width:0.36%;">2 </td> <td style="background:red; width:0.92%;">5 </td> <td style="background:blue; width:0.18%;">1 </td> <td style="background:green; width:0.18%;">1 </td> <td style="background:blue; width:1.66%;">9 </td> <td style="background:gray; width:0.56%;">3 </td> <td style="background:red; width:0.18%;">1 </td> <td style="background:darkred; width:1.66%;">9 </td></tr> <tr> <td>AIADMK </td> <td>AITC </td> <td>BJD </td> <td>TRS </td> <td>INLD </td> <td>AIUDF </td> <td>AAP </td> <td>J&KPDP </td> <td>JD(S) </td> <td>JD(U) </td> <td>SP </td> <td>SDF </td> <td>AIMIM </td> <td>YSRCP </td> <td>IND. </td> <td>CPI </td> <td>CPI(M) </td></tr></tbody></table> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="By_state">By state</h3>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=34" title="Edit section: By state">edit</a>]</div> Andaman and Nicobar Islands (1) <table style="width:88%; text-align:center;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr style="color:white;"> <td style="background:orange; width:100%%;">1 </td></tr> <tr> <td>BJP </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="wikitable sortable"> <tbody><tr> <th>Party</th> <th>Vote share %</th> <th>Change</th> <th>Seats won</th> <th>Changes </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a></td> <td>47.8</td> <td>+3.59</td> <td>1</td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a></td> <td>40.8</td> <td>−1.23</td> <td>0</td> <td>0 </td></tr></tbody></table> Andhra Pradesh (25) <table style="width:88%; text-align:center;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr style="color:white;"> <td style="background:#FF9933; width:7.26%;">2 </td> <td style="background:yellow;color: #333; width:38.74%;">15 </td> <td style="background:blue; width:21.4%;">8 </td></tr> <tr> <td>BJP </td> <td>TDP </td> <td>YSRCP </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="wikitable sortable"> <tbody><tr> <th>Party</th> <th>Vote share %</th> <th>Change</th> <th>Seats won</th> <th>Changes </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Telugu_Desam_Party" title="Telugu Desam Party">Telugu Desam Party</a> (NDA)</td> <td>29.10</td> <td>+4.17</td> <td>15</td> <td>+9 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/YSR_Congress_Party" title="YSR Congress Party">YSR Congress Party</a></td> <td>28.90</td> <td>+28.90</td> <td>8</td> <td>+8 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a></td> <td>11.5</td> <td>−27.45</td> <td>0</td> <td>−19 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a> (NDA)</td> <td>8.50</td> <td>---</td> <td>2</td> <td>+2 </td></tr></tbody></table> Arunachal Pradesh (2) <table style="width:88%; text-align:center;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr style="color:white;"> <td style="background:orange; width:48.33%;">1 </td> <td style="background:aqua; color:#333; width:43.20%;">1 </td></tr> <tr> <td>BJP </td> <td>INC </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="wikitable sortable"> <tbody><tr> <th>Party</th> <th>Seats won </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a></td> <td>1 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a></td> <td>1 </td></tr></tbody></table> Assam (14) <table style="width:88%; text-align:center;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr style="color:white;"> <td style="background:orange; width:50.00%;">7 </td> <td style="background:aqua; color:#333; width:24.64%;">3 </td> <td style="background:green; width:24.64%;">3 </td> <td style="background:red; width:0.72%;">1 </td></tr> <tr> <td>BJP </td> <td>INC </td> <td>AIUDF </td> <td>IND. </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="wikitable sortable"> <tbody><tr> <th>Party</th> <th>Vote share %</th> <th>Change</th> <th>Seats won</th> <th>Changes </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a></td> <td>36.50</td> <td>+19.29</td> <td>7</td> <td>+3 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a></td> <td>29.60</td> <td>−4.31</td> <td>3</td> <td>−4 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/All_India_United_Democratic_Front" title="All India United Democratic Front">All India United Democratic Front</a></td> <td>14.80</td> <td>−2.30</td> <td>3</td> <td>+2 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Asom_Gana_Parishad" title="Asom Gana Parishad">Asom Gana Parishad</a></td> <td>3.80</td> <td>−8.81</td> <td>0</td> <td>−1 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Independent_(politician)" class="mw-redirect" title="Independent (politician)">Independent (politician)</a></td> <td>---</td> <td>---</td> <td>1</td> <td>+1 </td></tr></tbody></table> Bihar (40) <table style="width:88%; text-align:center;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr style="color:white;"> <td style="background:orange; width:59%;">22 </td> <td style="background:blue; width:15%;">6 </td> <td style="background:yellow; color:#333; width:7.5%;">3 </td> <td style="background:pink; color:#333; width:5%;">2 </td> <td style="background:green; width:10%;">4 </td> <td style="background:blue; width:2.5%;">1 </td> <td style="background:aqua;color:#333; width:5%;">2 </td></tr> <tr> <td>BJP </td> <td>LJP </td> <td>RLSP </td> <td>JD(U) </td> <td>RJD </td> <td>NCP </td> <td>INC </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="wikitable sortable"> <tbody><tr> <th>Party</th> <th>Vote share %</th> <th>Change</th> <th>Seats won</th> <th>Changes </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a> (NDA)</td> <td>29.40</td> <td>+15.47</td> <td>22</td> <td>+10 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Lok_Janshakti_Party" title="Lok Janshakti Party">Lok Janshakti Party</a> (NDA)</td> <td>6.40</td> <td>---</td> <td>6</td> <td>+6 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Rashtriya_Janata_Dal" title="Rashtriya Janata Dal">Rashtriya Janata Dal</a> (UPA)</td> <td>20.10</td> <td>+0.80</td> <td>4</td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Janata_Dal_(United)" title="Janata Dal (United)">Janata Dal (United)</a></td> <td>15.80</td> <td>−8.24</td> <td>2</td> <td>−18 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Rashtriya_Lok_Samata_Party" class="mw-redirect" title="Rashtriya Lok Samata Party">Rashtriya Lok Samata Party</a> (NDA)</td> <td>3.00</td> <td>---</td> <td>3</td> <td>+3 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Nationalist_Congress_Party" title="Nationalist Congress Party">Nationalist Congress Party</a></td> <td>1.20</td> <td>---</td> <td>1</td> <td>+1 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a> (UPA)</td> <td>8.40</td> <td>−1.86</td> <td>2</td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Independent_politician" title="Independent politician">Independent</a></td> <td>---</td> <td>---</td> <td>0</td> <td>−2 </td></tr></tbody></table> Chandigarh (1) <table style="width:88%; text-align:center;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr style="color:white;"> <td style="background:orange; width:100%%;">1 </td></tr> <tr> <td>BJP </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="wikitable sortable"> <tbody><tr> <th>Party</th> <th>Vote share %</th> <th>Change</th> <th>Seats won</th> <th>Changes </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a></td> <td>42.20</td> <td>+19.46</td> <td>1</td> <td>+1 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a></td> <td>26.80</td> <td>−20.07</td> <td>0</td> <td>−1 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Aam_Aadmi_Party" title="Aam Aadmi Party">Aam Aadmi Party</a></td> <td>24.00</td> <td>New</td> <td>0</td> <td>0 </td></tr></tbody></table> Chhattisgarh (11) <table style="width:88%; text-align:center;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr style="color:white;"> <td style="background:orange; width:90.91%;">10 </td> <td style="background:aqua; color:#333; width:9.09%;">1 </td></tr> <tr> <td>BJP </td> <td>INC </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="wikitable sortable"> <tbody><tr> <th>Party</th> <th>Vote share %</th> <th>Change</th> <th>Seats won</th> <th>Changes </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a></td> <td>48.70</td> <td>−1.09</td> <td>10</td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a></td> <td>38.40</td> <td>+13.67</td> <td>1</td> <td>0 </td></tr></tbody></table> Dadra & Nagar Haveli (1) <table style="width:88%; text-align:center;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr style="color:white;"> <td style="background:orange; width:100%;">1 </td></tr> <tr> <td>BJP </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="wikitable sortable"> <tbody><tr> <th>Party</th> <th>Vote share %</th> <th>Change</th> <th>Seats won</th> <th>Changes </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a></td> <td>48.90</td> <td>+2.47</td> <td>1</td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a></td> <td>45.10</td> <td>−0.75</td> <td>0</td> <td>0 </td></tr></tbody></table> Daman & Diu (1) <table style="width:88%; text-align:center;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr style="color:white;"> <td style="background:orange; width:100%;">1 </td></tr> <tr> <td>BJP </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="wikitable sortable"> <tbody><tr> <th>Party</th> <th>Vote share %</th> <th>Change</th> <th>Seats won</th> <th>Changes </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a></td> <td>53.80%</td> <td>−11.46</td> <td>1</td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a></td> <td>43.30%</td> <td>+14.29</td> <td>0</td> <td>0 </td></tr></tbody></table> NCT of Delhi (7) <table style="width:88%; text-align:center;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr style="color:white;"> <td style="background:orange; width:100%;">7 </td></tr> <tr> <td>BJP </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="wikitable sortable"> <tbody><tr> <th>NParty</th> <th>Vote share %</th> <th>Change</th> <th>Seats won</th> <th>Changes </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a></td> <td>46.40%</td> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>+7 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a></td> <td>15.10%</td> <td>−42.01%</td> <td>0</td> <td>−7 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Aam_Aadmi_Party" title="Aam Aadmi Party">Aam Aadmi Party</a></td> <td>32.90%</td> <td>+32.90%</td> <td>0</td> <td>0 </td></tr></tbody></table> Goa (2) <table style="width:88%; text-align:center;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr style="color:white;"> <td style="background:orange; width:100%;">2 </td></tr> <tr> <td>BJP </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="wikitable sortable"> <tbody><tr> <th>Party</th> <th>Vote share %</th> <th>Change</th> <th>Seats won</th> <th>Changes </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a></td> <td>53.40%</td> <td>+8.62</td> <td>2</td> <td>+1 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a></td> <td>36.60%</td> <td>−14.00</td> <td>0</td> <td>−1 </td></tr></tbody></table> Gujarat (26) <table style="width:88%; text-align:center;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr style="color:white;"> <td style="background:orange; width:100%;">26 </td></tr> <tr> <td>BJP </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="wikitable sortable"> <tbody><tr> <th>Party</th> <th>Vote share %</th> <th>Change</th> <th>Seats won</th> <th>Changes </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a></td> <td>59.10%</td> <td>+12.59</td> <td>26</td> <td>+11 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a></td> <td>32.90%</td> <td>−10.48</td> <td>0</td> <td>−11 </td></tr></tbody></table> Haryana (10) <table style="width:88%; text-align:center;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr style="color:white;"> <td style="background:orange; width:70.00%;">7 </td> <td style="background:green; width:20.00%;">2 </td> <td style="background:aqua; color:#333; width:10.00%;">1 </td></tr> <tr> <td>BJP </td> <td>INLD </td> <td>INC </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="wikitable sortable"> <tbody><tr> <th>Party</th> <th>Vote share %</th> <th>Change</th> <th>Seats won</th> <th>Changes </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a></td> <td>34.70%</td> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>+7 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a></td> <td>22.90%</td> <td>−18.87</td> <td>1</td> <td>−8 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Lok_Dal" title="Indian National Lok Dal">Indian National Lok Dal</a></td> <td>24.40%</td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>+2 </td></tr></tbody></table> Himachal Pradesh (4) <table style="width:88%; text-align:center;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr style="color:white;"> <td style="background:orange; width:100%;">4 </td></tr> <tr> <td>BJP </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="wikitable sortable"> <tbody><tr> <th>Party</th> <th>Vote share %</th> <th>Change</th> <th>Seats won</th> <th>Changes </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a></td> <td>53.31%</td> <td>+3.72</td> <td>4</td> <td>+1 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a></td> <td>40.70%</td> <td>−4.91</td> <td>0</td> <td>−1 </td></tr></tbody></table> Jammu and Kashmir (6) <table style="width:88%; text-align:center;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr style="color:white;"> <td style="background:orange; width:50.00%;">3 </td> <td style="background:violet; width:50.00%;">3 </td></tr> <tr> <td>BJP </td> <td>JKPDP </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="wikitable sortable"> <tbody><tr> <th>Party</th> <th>Vote share %</th> <th>Change</th> <th>Seats won</th> <th>Changes </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a></td> <td>34.40%</td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>+3 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a></td> <td>22.90%</td> <td>−1.77</td> <td>0</td> <td>−2 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Jammu_%26_Kashmir_People%27s_Democratic_Party" class="mw-redirect" title="Jammu & Kashmir People's Democratic Party">Jammu & Kashmir People's Democratic Party</a></td> <td>20.50%</td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>+3 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Jammu_%26_Kashmir_National_Conference" title="Jammu & Kashmir National Conference">Jammu & Kashmir National Conference</a></td> <td>11.10%</td> <td>−8.00%</td> <td>0</td> <td>−3 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Independent_politician" title="Independent politician">Independent</a></td> <td>---</td> <td>---</td> <td>0</td> <td>−1 </td></tr></tbody></table> Jharkhand (14) <table style="width:88%; text-align:center;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr style="color:white;"> <td style="background:orange; width:85.71%;">12 </td> <td style="background:green; width:14.29%;">2 </td></tr> <tr> <td>BJP </td> <td>JMM </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="wikitable sortable"> <tbody><tr> <th>Party</th> <th>Vote share %</th> <th>Change</th> <th>Seats won</th> <th>Changes </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a></td> <td>40.10%</td> <td>+12.57%</td> <td>12</td> <td>+4 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a> (UPA)</td> <td>13.30%</td> <td>−1.72%</td> <td>0</td> <td>−1 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Jharkhand_Vikas_Morcha" class="mw-redirect" title="Jharkhand Vikas Morcha">Jharkhand Vikas Morcha</a></td> <td>12.10%</td> <td></td> <td>0</td> <td>−1 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Jharkhand_Mukti_Morcha" title="Jharkhand Mukti Morcha">Jharkhand Mukti Morcha</a> (UPA)</td> <td>9.30%</td> <td>−2.4%</td> <td>2</td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Independent_(politician)" class="mw-redirect" title="Independent (politician)">Independent</a></td> <td>---</td> <td>---</td> <td>0</td> <td>−2 </td></tr></tbody></table> Karnataka (28) <table style="width:88%; text-align:center;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr style="color:white;"> <td style="background:orange; width:60.71%;">17 </td> <td style="background:green; width:9.15%;">2 </td> <td style="background:aqua; color:#333; width:32.14%;">9 </td></tr> <tr> <td>BJP </td> <td>JD(S) </td> <td>INC </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="wikitable sortable"> <tbody><tr> <th>Party</th> <th>Vote share %</th> <th>Change</th> <th>Seats won</th> <th>Changes </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a></td> <td>43.00%</td> <td>−1.37</td> <td>17</td> <td>−2 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a></td> <td>40.80%</td> <td>+3.15</td> <td>9</td> <td>+3 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Janata_Dal_(Secular)" title="Janata Dal (Secular)">Janata Dal (Secular)</a></td> <td>11.00%</td> <td>−2.57%</td> <td>2</td> <td>−1 </td></tr></tbody></table> Kerala (20) <table style="width:88%; text-align:center;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr style="color:white;"> <td style="background:aqua; color:#333; width:40%;">8 </td> <td style="background:green; width:10%;">2 </td> <td style="background:#7f7f7f; width:5%;">1 </td> <td style="background:#ff80ff; width:5%;">1 </td> <td style="background:red; width:25px;">5 </td> <td style="background:red; width:5%;">1 </td> <td style="background:red; width:10%;">2 </td></tr> <tr> <td>INC </td> <td>IUML </td> <td>KC(M) </td> <td>RSP </td> <td>CPI(M) </td> <td>CPI </td> <td>IND. </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="wikitable sortable"> <tbody><tr> <th>Party</th> <th>Vote share %</th> <th>Change</th> <th>Seats won</th> <th>Changes </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a></td> <td>31.10%</td> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>−5 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Communist_Party_of_India_(Marxist)" title="Communist Party of India (Marxist)">Communist Party of India (Marxist)</a></td> <td>21.60%</td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>+1 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Communist_Party_of_India" title="Communist Party of India">Communist Party of India</a></td> <td>7.60%</td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>+1 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Indian_Union_Muslim_League" title="Indian Union Muslim League">Indian Union Muslim League</a></td> <td>4.50%</td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Kerala_Congress_(M)" title="Kerala Congress (M)">Kerala Congress (M)</a></td> <td>2.40%</td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Revolutionary_Socialist_Party_(India)" title="Revolutionary Socialist Party (India)">Revolutionary Socialist Party</a></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>+1 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a></td> <td>10.30%</td> <td></td> <td>0</td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Independent_politician" title="Independent politician">IND.</a> (backed by <a href="/wiki/Left_Democratic_Front_(Kerala)" class="mw-redirect" title="Left Democratic Front (Kerala)">Left Democratic Front</a>)</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>+2 </td></tr></tbody></table> 19 July 2018 <a href="/wiki/Jose_K_Mani" class="mw-redirect" title="Jose K Mani">Jose K Mani</a> quit the lower house after being nominated to <a href="/wiki/Rajya_Sabha" title="Rajya Sabha">Rajya Sabha</a>.<a rel="nofollow" class="external autonumber" href="http://indiatoday.in/india/story/ahead-of-no-trust-vote-speaker-accepts-resignation-of-jay-pa">[1]</a> Lakshadweep (1) <table style="width:88%; text-align:center;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr style="color:white;"> <td style="background:blue; width:100%%;">1 </td></tr> <tr> <td>NCP </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="wikitable sortable"> <tbody><tr> <th>Party</th> <th>Vote share %</th> <th>Change</th> <th>Seats won</th> <th>Changes </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Nationalist_Congress_Party" title="Nationalist Congress Party">Nationalist Congress Party</a></td> <td>50.10%</td> <td>+3.79</td> <td>1</td> <td>+1 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a></td> <td>46.60%</td> <td>−5.32</td> <td>0</td> <td>−1 </td></tr></tbody></table> Madhya Pradesh (29) <table style="width:88%; text-align:center;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr style="color:white;"> <td style="background:orange; width:93.10%;">27 </td> <td style="background:aqua; color:#333; width:6.90%;">2 </td></tr> <tr> <td>BJP </td> <td>INC </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="wikitable sortable"> <tbody><tr> <th>Party</th> <th>Vote share %</th> <th>Change</th> <th>Seats won</th> <th>Changes </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a></td> <td>55.00%</td> <td>+10.55</td> <td>27</td> <td>+10 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a></td> <td>34.90%</td> <td>−5.24%</td> <td>2</td> <td>−9 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Bahujan_Samaj_Party" title="Bahujan Samaj Party">Bahujan Samaj Party</a></td> <td>3.8%</td> <td>−2.05%</td> <td>0</td> <td>−1 </td></tr></tbody></table> Maharashtra (48) <table style="width:88%; text-align:center;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr style="color:white;"> <td style="background:orange; width:47.91666667%;">23 </td> <td style="background:red; width:37.50%;">18 </td> <td style="background:purple; width:2.0833333%;">1 </td> <td style="background:blue; width:8.333333%;">4 </td> <td style="background:aqua; color:#333; width:4.1666667%;">2 </td></tr> <tr> <td>BJP </td> <td>Shiv Sena </td> <td>SWP </td> <td>NCP </td> <td>INC </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="wikitable sortable"> <tbody><tr> <th>Party</th> <th>Vote share %</th> <th>Change</th> <th>Seats won</th> <th>Changes </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a> (NDA)</td> <td>27.30%</td> <td>+9.13%</td> <td>23</td> <td>+14 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Shiv_Sena_(1966%E2%80%932022)" class="mw-redirect" title="Shiv Sena (1966–2022)">Shiv Sena</a> (NDA)</td> <td>20.60%</td> <td>+3.60%</td> <td>18</td> <td>+7 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a> (UPA)</td> <td>18.10%</td> <td>−1.51</td> <td>2</td> <td>−15 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Nationalist_Congress_Party" title="Nationalist Congress Party">Nationalist Congress Party</a> (UPA)</td> <td>16.00%</td> <td>−3.28</td> <td>4</td> <td>−4 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Swabhimani_Paksha" title="Swabhimani Paksha">Swabhimani Paksha</a> (NDA)</td> <td>2.30%</td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Bahujan_Vikas_Aaghadi" title="Bahujan Vikas Aaghadi">Bahujan Vikas Aaghadi</a></td> <td>---</td> <td>---</td> <td>0</td> <td>−1 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Independent_(politician)" class="mw-redirect" title="Independent (politician)">Independent</a></td> <td>---</td> <td>---</td> <td>0</td> <td>−1 </td></tr></tbody></table> Manipur (2) <table style="width:88%; text-align:center;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr style="color:white;"> <td style="background:aqua; color:#333; width:100%;">2 </td></tr> <tr> <td>INC </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="wikitable sortable"> <tbody><tr> <th>Party</th> <th>Vote share %</th> <th>Change</th> <th>Seats won</th> <th>Changes </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a></td> <td>11.90%</td> <td></td> <td>0</td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a></td> <td>41.70%</td> <td>−1.26%</td> <td>2</td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Naga_People%27s_Front" title="Naga People's Front">Naga People's Front</a></td> <td>19.90%</td> <td></td> <td>0</td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Communist_Party_of_India" title="Communist Party of India">Communist Party of India</a></td> <td>14.00%</td> <td></td> <td>0</td> <td>0 </td></tr></tbody></table> Meghalaya (2) <table style="width:88%; text-align:center;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr style="color:white;"> <td style="background:#db7093; width:50%;">1 </td> <td style="background:aqua; color:#333; width:50%;">1 </td></tr> <tr> <td>NPP </td> <td>INC </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="wikitable sortable"> <tbody><tr> <th>Party</th> <th>Vote share %</th> <th>Change</th> <th>Seats won</th> <th>Changes </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a> (NDA)</td> <td>8.90%</td> <td></td> <td>0</td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a> (UPA)</td> <td>37.90%</td> <td>−6.94%</td> <td>1</td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/National_People%27s_Party_(India)" title="National People's Party (India)">National People's Party (NDA)</a></td> <td>22.20%</td> <td>+22.20</td> <td>1</td> <td>+1 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Nationalist_Congress_Party" title="Nationalist Congress Party">Nationalist Congress Party</a> (UPA)</td> <td>---</td> <td>−18.78%</td> <td>0</td> <td>−1 </td></tr></tbody></table> Mizoram (1) <table style="width:88%; text-align:center;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr style="color:white;"> <td style="background:aqua; color:#333; width:100%;">1 </td></tr> <tr> <td>INC </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="wikitable sortable"> <tbody><tr> <th>Party</th> <th>Vote share %</th> <th>Change</th> <th>Seats won</th> <th>Changes </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a></td> <td>48.60%</td> <td>+16.98</td> <td>1</td> <td>0 </td></tr></tbody></table> Nagaland (1) <table style="width:88%; text-align:center;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr style="color:white;"> <td style="background:#906; width:100%;">1 </td></tr> <tr> <td>NPF </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="wikitable sortable"> <tbody><tr> <th>Party</th> <th>Vote share %</th> <th>Change</th> <th>Seats won</th> <th>Changes </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Naga_People%27s_Front" title="Naga People's Front">Naga People's Front</a> (NDA)</td> <td>68.70%</td> <td>−1.26</td> <td>1</td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a></td> <td>30.10%</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>0 </td></tr></tbody></table> Odisha (21) <table style="width:88%; text-align:center;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr style="color:white;"> <td style="background:green; width:97%;">20 </td> <td style="background:orange; width:3%;">1 </td></tr> <tr> <td>BJD </td> <td>BJP </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="wikitable sortable"> <tbody><tr> <th>Party</th> <th>Vote share %</th> <th>Change</th> <th>Seats won</th> <th>Changes </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Biju_Janata_Dal" title="Biju Janata Dal">Biju Janata Dal</a></td> <td>44.10%</td> <td>+6.87</td> <td>20</td> <td>+6 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a></td> <td>21.50%</td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>+1 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a></td> <td>26.00%</td> <td>−6.75</td> <td>0</td> <td>−6 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Communist_Party_of_India" title="Communist Party of India">Communist Party of India</a></td> <td>0.3%</td> <td>−2.27%</td> <td>0</td> <td>−1 </td></tr></tbody></table> Puducherry (1) <table style="width:88%; text-align:center;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr style="color:white;"> <td style="background:#ffc000; width:100%%;">1 </td></tr> <tr> <td>All India N R Congress </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="wikitable sortable"> <tbody><tr> <th>Party</th> <th>Vote share %</th> <th>Change</th> <th>Seats won</th> <th>Changes </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/All_India_N.R._Congress" title="All India N.R. Congress">All India N.R. Congress</a> (NDA)</td> <td>34.60%</td> <td>+34.60</td> <td>1</td> <td>+1 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a></td> <td>26.3%</td> <td>−23.16%</td> <td>0</td> <td>−1 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/All_India_Anna_Dravida_Munnetra_Kazhagam" title="All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam">All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam</a></td> <td>17.93%</td> <td>+17.93%</td> <td>0</td> <td>0 </td></tr></tbody></table> Punjab (13) <table style="width:88%; text-align:center;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr style="color:white;"> <td style="background:orange; width:15.3%;">2 </td> <td style="background:blue; width:30.7%;">4 </td> <td style="background:#5bb30e; width:30.7%;">4 </td> <td style="background:aqua; color:#333; width:23.3%;">3 </td></tr> <tr> <td>BJP </td> <td>SAD </td> <td>AAP </td> <td>INC </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="wikitable sortable"> <tbody><tr> <th>Party</th> <th>Vote share %</th> <th>Change</th> <th>Seats won</th> <th>Changes </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a></td> <td>33.10%</td> <td>−12.13</td> <td>3</td> <td>−5 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Shiromani_Akali_Dal" title="Shiromani Akali Dal">Shiromani Akali Dal</a></td> <td>20.30%</td> <td>−13.55%</td> <td>4</td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a></td> <td>8.70%</td> <td>−1.36</td> <td>2</td> <td>+1 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Aam_Aadmi_Party" title="Aam Aadmi Party">Aam Aadmi Party</a></td> <td>30.40%</td> <td>+30.40%</td> <td>4</td> <td>+4 </td></tr></tbody></table> Rajasthan (25) <table style="width:88%; text-align:center;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr style="color:white;"> <td style="background:orange; width:100%;">25 </td></tr> <tr> <td>BJP </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="wikitable sortable"> <tbody><tr> <th>Party</th> <th>Vote share %</th> <th>Change</th> <th>Seats won</th> <th>Changes </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a></td> <td>50.90%</td> <td>+7.71</td> <td>25</td> <td>+21 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a></td> <td>30.40%</td> <td>−16.79</td> <td>0</td> <td>−20 </td></tr></tbody></table> Sikkim (1) <table style="width:88%; text-align:center;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr style="color:white;"> <td style="background:#9B870C; width:100%;">1 </td></tr> <tr> <td>SDF </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="wikitable sortable"> <tbody><tr> <th>Party</th> <th>Vote share %</th> <th>Change</th> <th>Seats won</th> <th>Changes </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Sikkim_Democratic_Front" title="Sikkim Democratic Front">Sikkim Democratic Front</a></td> <td>53.00%</td> <td>−13.30</td> <td>1</td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Sikkim_Krantikari_Morcha" title="Sikkim Krantikari Morcha">Sikkim Krantikari Morcha</a></td> <td>39.50%</td> <td>+39.50%</td> <td>0</td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a></td> <td>2.40%</td> <td>+0.59</td> <td>0</td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a></td> <td>2.30%</td> <td>−27.26%</td> <td>0</td> <td>0 </td></tr></tbody></table> Tamil Nadu (39) <table style="width:88%; text-align:center;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr style="color:white;"> <td style="background:#007500; width:94.8%;">37 </td> <td style="background:#9B870C; width:2.6%;">1 </td> <td style="background:orange; width:2.6%;">1 </td></tr> <tr> <td>AIADMK </td> <td>PMK </td> <td>BJP </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="wikitable sortable"> <tbody><tr> <th>Party</th> <th>Vote share %</th> <th>Change</th> <th>Seats won</th> <th>Changes </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/All_India_Anna_Dravida_Munnetra_Kazhagam" title="All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam">All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam</a></td> <td>44.30%</td> <td>+21.42%</td> <td>37</td> <td>+28 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Dravida_Munnetra_Kazhagam" title="Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam">Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam</a></td> <td>23.60%</td> <td>−1.49</td> <td>0</td> <td>−18 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a></td> <td>5.50%</td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>+1 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Pattali_Makkal_Katchi" title="Pattali Makkal Katchi">Pattali Makkal Katchi</a></td> <td>4.40%</td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>+1 </td></tr></tbody></table> Telangana (17) <table style="width:88%; text-align:center;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr style="color:white;"> <td style="background:pink; width:26.1%;">11 </td> <td style="background:aqua; color:#333; width:15%;">2 </td> <td style="background:orange; width:7.26%;">1 </td> <td style="background:yellow;color: #333; width:8.74%;">1 </td> <td style="background:blue; width:8.4%;">1 </td> <td style="background:green; width:2.4%;">1 </td></tr> <tr> <td>TRS </td> <td>INC </td> <td>BJP </td> <td>TDP </td> <td>YSRCP </td> <td>AIMIM </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="wikitable sortable"> <tbody><tr> <th>Party</th> <th>Vote share %</th> <th>Change</th> <th>Seats won</th> <th>Changes </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Bharat_Rashtra_Samithi" title="Bharat Rashtra Samithi">Telangana Rashtra Samithi</a></td> <td>33.90</td> <td>+7.76</td> <td>11</td> <td>+9 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a></td> <td>20.5</td> <td>−27.45</td> <td>2</td> <td>-10 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a></td> <td>8.50</td> <td>---</td> <td>1</td> <td>+1 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Telugu_Desam_Party" title="Telugu Desam Party">Telugu Desam Party</a></td> <td>3.10</td> <td>+4.17</td> <td>1</td> <td>-1 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/YSR_Congress_Party" title="YSR Congress Party">YSR Congress Party</a></td> <td>2.90</td> <td>+2.90</td> <td>1</td> <td>+1 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/All_India_Majlis-e-Ittehadul_Muslimeen" title="All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen">All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen</a></td> <td>1.40</td> <td>−0.53</td> <td>1</td> <td>0 </td></tr></tbody></table> Tripura (2) <table style="width:88%; text-align:center;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr style="color:white;"> <td style="background:red; width:100%;">2 </td></tr> <tr> <td>CPI(M) </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="wikitable sortable"> <tbody><tr> <th>Party</th> <th>Vote share %</th> <th>Change</th> <th>Seats won</th> <th>Changes </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Communist_Party_of_India_(Marxist)" title="Communist Party of India (Marxist)">Communist Party of India (Marxist)</a></td> <td>64.00%</td> <td>+2.31</td> <td>2</td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a></td> <td>15.20%</td> <td></td> <td>0</td> <td>0 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a></td> <td>5.70%</td> <td></td> <td>0</td> <td>0 </td></tr></tbody></table> Uttar Pradesh (80) <table style="width:88%; text-align:center;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr style="color:white;"> <td style="background:orange; width:88.75%;">71 </td> <td style="background:red; width:6.25%;">5 </td> <td style="background:aqua; color:#333; width:2.5%;">2 </td> <td style="background:blue; color:#333; width:2.5%;">2 </td></tr> <tr> <td>BJP </td> <td>SP </td> <td>INC </td> <td>AD </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="wikitable sortable"> <tbody><tr> <th>Party</th> <th>Vote share %</th> <th>Change</th> <th>Seats won</th> <th>Changes </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a></td> <td>42.30%</td> <td>+24.80</td> <td>71</td> <td>+61 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Samajwadi_Party" title="Samajwadi Party">Samajwadi Party</a></td> <td>22.20%</td> <td>−1.06</td> <td>5</td> <td>-22 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Bahujan_Samaj_Party" title="Bahujan Samaj Party">Bahujan Samaj Party</a></td> <td>19.60%</td> <td>−7.82</td> <td>0</td> <td>−16 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a></td> <td>7.50%</td> <td>−10.75</td> <td>2</td> <td>−19 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Apna_Dal" class="mw-redirect" title="Apna Dal">Apna Dal</a></td> <td>1.00%</td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>+2 </td></tr></tbody></table> Uttarakhand (5) <table style="width:88%; text-align:center;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr style="color:white;"> <td style="background:Orange; width:100%%;">5 </td></tr> <tr> <td>BJP </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="wikitable sortable"> <tbody><tr> <th>Party</th> <th>Vote share %</th> <th>Change</th> <th>Seats won</th> <th>Changes </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a></td> <td>55.30%</td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>+5 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a></td> <td>34.00%</td> <td>−9.13</td> <td>0</td> <td>−5 </td></tr></tbody></table> West Bengal (42) <table style="width:88%; text-align:center;"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr style="color:white;"> <td style="background:orange; width:4.76%;">2 </td> <td style="background:aqua; color:#333; width:9.52%;">4 </td> <td style="background:red; width:4.76%;">2 </td> <td style="background:green; width:80.95%;">34 </td></tr> <tr> <td>BJP </td> <td>INC </td> <td>CPI(M) </td> <td>TMC </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="wikitable sortable"> <tbody><tr> <th>Party</th> <th>Vote share %</th> <th>Change</th> <th>Seats won</th> <th>Changes </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/All_India_Trinamool_Congress" class="mw-redirect" title="All India Trinamool Congress">All India Trinamool Congress</a></td> <td>39.35%</td> <td>+8.60</td> <td>34</td> <td>+15 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Communist_Party_of_India_(Marxist)" title="Communist Party of India (Marxist)">Communist Party of India (Marxist)</a></td> <td>22.71%</td> <td>−10.1</td> <td>2</td> <td>−13 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a></td> <td>16.84%</td> <td>+10.90</td> <td>2</td> <td>+1 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">Indian National Congress</a></td> <td>9.58%</td> <td>−3.80</td> <td>4</td> <td>−2 </td></tr></tbody></table> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Reactions">Reactions</h2>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=35" title="Edit section: Reactions">edit</a>]</div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Domestic">Domestic</h3>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=36" title="Edit section: Domestic">edit</a>]</div> <dl><dt><dl><dt>Economic</dt></dl></dt></dl> The country's economic indicators were performing well in advance of the result in expectation of a BJP win, on the perception that Modi is business-friendly. The benchmark <a href="/wiki/Sensex" class="mw-redirect" title="Sensex">BSE Sensex</a> and <a href="/wiki/CNX_Nifty" class="mw-redirect" title="CNX Nifty">CNX Nifty</a> indices hit record highs and the <a href="/wiki/Indian_rupee" title="Indian rupee">Indian rupee</a> strengthened following months of poor performance.<a href="#cite_note-293">[292]</a> On the result day, as early vote counts gave the BJP a majority lead, the Sensex reached a record high of 25,375.63 points.<a href="#cite_note-294">[293]</a> It ended the day at a new closing high of 24,121.74. The Nifty reached a record high of 7,563.50, before ending the day at a new closing high of 7,203.<a href="#cite_note-295">[294]</a> The Indian rupee rose to an 11-month high of 58.62 against the US dollar and closed at 58.79.<a href="#cite_note-296">[295]</a> <a href="/wiki/Deutsche_Bank" title="Deutsche Bank">Deutsche Bank</a> revised its December 2014 target for the Sensex to 28,000, and Macquarie revised its 12-month target for the Nifty to 8,400 from 7,200. <a href="/wiki/Edelweiss" class="mw-redirect" title="Edelweiss">Edelweiss</a> set its December 2014 targets for the Sensex and Nifty at 29,000 and 9,000 respectively.<a href="#cite_note-297">[296]</a> <dl><dt><dl><dt>Media</dt></dl></dt></dl> <a href="/wiki/India_Times" class="mw-redirect" title="India Times">India Times</a> suggested that the election was watched in Pakistan with Modi being the less popular candidate than AAP's Kejriwal. Comparisons were made between the latter and the <a href="/wiki/Pakistan_Tehreek-e-Insaf" title="Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf">Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf</a>'s <a href="/wiki/Imran_Khan" title="Imran Khan">Imran Khan</a>.<a href="#cite_note-298">[297]</a> Analysts suggested a high turnout would favour the BJP as it indicates an increase in participation of urban voters who are the party's traditional vote bank. Others have suggested however, that this could indicate an increase in voting amongst the <a href="/wiki/Islam_in_India" title="Islam in India">150 million Muslims</a> that generally support the INC. Varghese K George, the political editor of <a href="/wiki/The_Hindu" title="The Hindu">The Hindu</a> said that both readings rely on too many assumptions but that the only reading so far was the BJP was "doing well [and] Modi is managing to make some connection with voters and the Congress is doing pretty badly."<a href="#cite_note-299">[298]</a> <dl><dt><dl><dt>Politicians</dt></dl></dt></dl> When it became clear that the BJP would win the election, Narendra Modi tweeted, "India has won! Bharat ki Vijay. <a href="/wiki/Achhe_din_aane_waale_hain" class="mw-redirect" title="Achhe din aane waale hain">Ache din ane wale hai</a> (good days are ahead)."<a href="#cite_note-300">[299]</a> This tweet instantly became India's most retweeted Twitter post.<a href="#cite_note-301">[300]</a> Manmohan Singh congratulated Modi by telephone.<a href="#cite_note-302">[301]</a><a href="#cite_note-303">[302]</a> Congress President Sonia Gandhi accepted the defeat and congratulated the new government saying, "I congratulate the next government. I take full responsibility for the loss of Congress." Rahul Gandhi also did the same saying, "The new government has been given a mandate by the people. As Congress Vice President I hold myself responsible. The Congress party has done badly."<a href="#cite_note-304">[303]</a> Although the Congress had been voted out of power in past too, but this was the first time since the <a href="/wiki/1977_Indian_general_election" title="1977 Indian general election">1977 general elections</a> that the Congress did not happen to be the single largest party in terms of percentage of votes obtained. At a voteshare of around 19%, it was the lowest ever share of votes polled by the Congress party nationally since the <a href="/wiki/1951%E2%80%9352_Indian_general_election" title="1951–52 Indian general election">country's first general elections</a>, surpassing the record of 25.82% voteshare polled in <a href="/wiki/1998_Indian_general_election" title="1998 Indian general election">1998 general elections</a>. It was also for the first time in the history of the nation that INC had less than 100 MPs in the Lok Sabha, surpassing the record of 114 seats in <a href="/wiki/1999_Indian_general_election" title="1999 Indian general election">1999 general elections</a>. Since the Congress had won less than 54 seats, it would be also for the first time in the history of the nation that a non-Congress government does not has an official LoP from the INC. Hence these results are considered to be the worst ever performance of the Indian National Congress in its history. Former Union Minister of Rural Development <a href="/wiki/Jairam_Ramesh" title="Jairam Ramesh">Jairam Ramesh</a> said, "I am surprised by the results, especially in Telangana and Jharkhand. There was clearly a Modi effect."<a href="#cite_note-305">[304]</a> At the <a href="/wiki/Congress_Working_Committee" title="Congress Working Committee">Congress Working Committee</a> (CWC) meeting on 19 May, general secretary Mohan Prakash claimed that Israeli intelligence agency <a href="/wiki/Mossad" title="Mossad">Mossad</a> and the RSS had been working together since 2009 to defeat the UPA government. Prakash further claimed that this was because of Israel's unhappiness with the UPA government. According to him, this was because the UPA only had limited political <a href="/wiki/India%E2%80%93Israel_relations" title="India–Israel relations">relations with Israel</a>, unlike the previous NDA government. Outgoing Finance Minister <a href="/wiki/P._Chidambaram" title="P. Chidambaram">P. Chidambaram</a> criticised the style of functioning and work culture at the Congress headquarters for the loss, and suggested adopting a more corporate approach. Some Congress members blamed Japanese communication agency <a href="/wiki/Dentsu" title="Dentsu">Dentsu</a>, which had been hired by the party, at a cost of nearly ₹ 6 billion, to handle their election advertising campaign and image makeover of Rahul Gandhi along with another agency <a href="/wiki/Burson-Marsteller" class="mw-redirect" title="Burson-Marsteller">Burson-Marsteller</a>. Chairman of the party's communication department <a href="/wiki/Ajay_Maken" title="Ajay Maken">Ajay Maken</a> harshly criticised Dentsu India executive chairman Rohit Ohri for a "spineless campaign". <a href="/wiki/Priya_Dutt" title="Priya Dutt">Priya Dutt</a>, Secretary of the party's communication department, pointed out the gap between the people and the Congress leadership stating, "We need to bridge that gap. We need to bring that right up to the leadership. There is a lot of criticism. We have to look at where we have gone wrong in the past 10 years."<a href="#cite_note-dnaindia2-306">[305]</a> <a href="/wiki/Daily_News_and_Analysis" title="Daily News and Analysis">DNA</a> described the accusations against Mossad, RSS and Dentsu as "bizarre theories", and noted that "everyone except vice-president Rahul Gandhi has been held responsible for their crushing defeat."<a href="#cite_note-dnaindia2-306">[305]</a> Union minister in the outgoing government <a href="/wiki/Milind_Deora" title="Milind Deora">Milind Deora</a> told The Indian Express on 21 May that although "many factors" led to the party's defeat and Rahul's leadership alone could not be blamed, "it was not about one person's image but the people surrounding that person also. Deora stated that many party members felt that the decision makers in the party had "no electoral experience...no stature, standing, respect and credibility in the party". He accused the people who "were in charge of important departments and held key positions" of not listening to party cadres and MPs, which he believed prevented a "diverse opinion" from being heard and "shut out a lot of people". Deora stated, "A lot of us felt our voices were never heard. We felt our voices don't matter. This has to change. The MPs and ministers should not feel we are being not heard. It is not the advisors alone. The people who take the advice also have to bear responsibility. Those who gave advice and those who received the advice as also those who feel they can give better advice – all have to bear responsibility." Deora felt the party had to "open up" and "promote avenues for dissent and debate internally". When asked who was to blame, Deora said, "there are many people from top to bottom ... there was lack of coordination and the response was slow ... there was a very unresponsive attitude. ... the buck stops with the party."<a href="#cite_note-307">[306]</a><a href="#cite_note-308">[307]</a> Although this statement received support from several Congress members, Deora clarified on Twitter, "My comments are out of emotions of deep loyalty to the party, pain of our performance & a sincere desire to see us bounce back. Nothing more." Senior party leader <a href="/wiki/Satyavrat_Chaturvedi" title="Satyavrat Chaturvedi">Satyavrat Chaturvedi</a> expressed hope that an "honest and ruthless introspection" would be carried out fix the problems. He further stated that while Deora's statement may not have been fully correct, a "large portion of what he said is correct". Congress members such as Jairam Ramesh, <a href="/wiki/Madan_Gopal_Singh" title="Madan Gopal Singh">Madan Gopal</a> and <a href="/wiki/Kanishka_Singh" title="Kanishka Singh">Kanishka Singh</a> criticised Rahul Gandhi's aides.<a href="#cite_note-dnaindia2-306">[305]</a> <dl><dt><dl><dt>Individuals</dt></dl></dt></dl> <a href="/wiki/Rajnikanth" class="mw-redirect" title="Rajnikanth">Rajnikanth</a> congratulated Narendra Modi on Twitter for his "historic win". The actor also congratulated Jayalalithaa for her party's performance in the election.<a href="#cite_note-309">[308]</a> Tamil actor <a href="/wiki/Dhanush" title="Dhanush">Dhanush</a> also tweeted congratulations to Modi. Several Bollywood celebrities including Subhash Ghai, Vishal Dadalani, Lata Mangeshkar, Ranvir Shorey, Vivek Oberoi, Baba Sehgal, Shekhar Kapur, Arshad Warsi, Preity Zinta, Arjun Rampal, Farhan Akhtar, Karan Johar, Sangeeth Sivan, Kabir Bedi, Anupam Kher, Madhur Bhandarkar, Atul Kasbekar and Pritish Nandy tweeted congratulations to Modi and the BJP for their victory.<a href="#cite_note-310">[309]</a> President of Film Federation of India Ravi Kottarakara congratulated Modi "on behalf of the entire Indian film fraternity". CEO of the Film & TV Producers Guild of India Kulmmet Makkar described the "clear mandate" as being "great" for the Indian film industry. He also expressed "positive hopes" from the new government.<a href="#cite_note-311">[310]</a> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="International">International</h3>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=37" title="Edit section: International">edit</a>]</div> <ul><li><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cd/Flag_of_Afghanistan_%282013%E2%80%932021%29.svg/23px-Flag_of_Afghanistan_%282013%E2%80%932021%29.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="15" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cd/Flag_of_Afghanistan_%282013%E2%80%932021%29.svg/35px-Flag_of_Afghanistan_%282013%E2%80%932021%29.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cd/Flag_of_Afghanistan_%282013%E2%80%932021%29.svg/45px-Flag_of_Afghanistan_%282013%E2%80%932021%29.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /> Afghanistan – President <a href="/wiki/Hamid_Karzai" title="Hamid Karzai">Hamid Karzai</a> sent congratulations. Karzai, who attended school in <a href="/wiki/Shimla" title="Shimla">Shimla</a>, spoke to Modi in Hindi.<a href="#cite_note-asianage1-312">[311]</a> Spokesperson Aimal Faizi tweeted, "President #Karzai extends his warm Congratulations to @narendramodi on victory in elections. Afghans always regard #India as a true friend"<a href="#cite_note-businessstandard1-313">[312]</a></li> <li><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/88/Flag_of_Australia_%28converted%29.svg/23px-Flag_of_Australia_%28converted%29.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="12" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/88/Flag_of_Australia_%28converted%29.svg/35px-Flag_of_Australia_%28converted%29.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/88/Flag_of_Australia_%28converted%29.svg/46px-Flag_of_Australia_%28converted%29.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1280" data-file-height="640" /> Australia – Prime Minister <a href="/wiki/Tony_Abbott" title="Tony Abbott">Tony Abbott</a> called Modi to congratulate him. He tweeted, "I've spoken to @narendramodi and congratulated him on his success. I look forward to strengthening ties between India and Australia". He further said that he was looking forward to meet Modi during the upcoming <a href="/wiki/G-20_Summit" class="mw-redirect" title="G-20 Summit">G-20 Summit</a> to be held in <a href="/wiki/Brisbane" title="Brisbane">Brisbane</a> in November 2014.<a href="#cite_note-businessstandard1-313">[312]</a><a href="#cite_note-outlook1-314">[313]</a></li> <li><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f9/Flag_of_Bangladesh.svg/23px-Flag_of_Bangladesh.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="14" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f9/Flag_of_Bangladesh.svg/35px-Flag_of_Bangladesh.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f9/Flag_of_Bangladesh.svg/46px-Flag_of_Bangladesh.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1000" data-file-height="600" /> Bangladesh – Prime Minister <a href="/wiki/Sheikh_Hasina" title="Sheikh Hasina">Sheikh Hasina</a> wrote, "The decisive verdict given by the people of your great country is a strong testimony to your dynamic, inspiring and visionary leadership qualities and manifestation of the trust and confidence reposed in you by the people of the largest democracy in the world. I am delighted to see a great friend of Bangladesh leading an extremely friendly country, India, in the coming days."<a href="#cite_note-indianexpress1-315">[314]</a> She further stated, "I hope that you would find my country your second home and first destination for your official visit abroad".<a href="#cite_note-outlook1-314">[313]</a> Hasina also sent a separate letter to BJP President <a href="/wiki/Rajnath_Singh" title="Rajnath Singh">Rajnath Singh</a> congratulating him and party members for their "landslide victory", on behalf of the <a href="/wiki/Bangladesh_Awami_League" class="mw-redirect" title="Bangladesh Awami League">Bangladesh Awami League</a>.<a href="#cite_note-businessstandard1-313">[312]</a> Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief <a href="/wiki/Khaleda_Zia" title="Khaleda Zia">Khaleda Zia</a>, and the <a href="/wiki/Bangladesh_Jamaat-e-Islami" title="Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami">Jamaat-e-Islami</a> also sent messages congratulating Modi.<a href="#cite_note-outlook1-314">[313]</a><a href="#cite_note-316">[315]</a></li> <li><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/91/Flag_of_Bhutan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Bhutan.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="15" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/91/Flag_of_Bhutan.svg/35px-Flag_of_Bhutan.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/91/Flag_of_Bhutan.svg/45px-Flag_of_Bhutan.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /> Bhutan – Prime Minister <a href="/wiki/Tshering_Tobgay" title="Tshering Tobgay">Tshering Tobgay</a> and King <a href="/wiki/Jigme_Khesar_Namgyel_Wangchuck" title="Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck">Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck</a> called Modi and congratulated him on his victory.<a href="#cite_note-outlook1-314">[313]</a></li> <li><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9c/Flag_of_Brunei.svg/23px-Flag_of_Brunei.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="12" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9c/Flag_of_Brunei.svg/35px-Flag_of_Brunei.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9c/Flag_of_Brunei.svg/46px-Flag_of_Brunei.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1440" data-file-height="720" /> Brunei – Brunei Sultan <a href="/wiki/Hassanal_Bolkiah" title="Hassanal Bolkiah">Hassanal Bolkiah</a> sent a message of congratulations to Modi. In his message, the Sultan wished Modi success and looked forward to working with him to strengthen long-standing ties of friendship and co-operation between Brunei and India, including through work in the <a href="/wiki/Commonwealth_of_Nations" title="Commonwealth of Nations">Commonwealth</a> and the Asean-India Dialogue.<a href="#cite_note-317">[316]</a></li> <li><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d9/Flag_of_Canada_%28Pantone%29.svg/23px-Flag_of_Canada_%28Pantone%29.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="12" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d9/Flag_of_Canada_%28Pantone%29.svg/35px-Flag_of_Canada_%28Pantone%29.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d9/Flag_of_Canada_%28Pantone%29.svg/46px-Flag_of_Canada_%28Pantone%29.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1200" data-file-height="600" /> Canada – Canadian High Commissioner Stewart Beck said, "I had the pleasure to meet with Modi during his time as the Chief Minister of Gujarat and I look forward to working with him to grow Canada's bilateral relationship with India. I also wish to congratulate the people of India on exercising their right to vote and showing the world the strength of their democratic system."<a href="#cite_note-outlook1-314">[313]</a> Prime minister <a href="/wiki/Stephen_Harper" title="Stephen Harper">Stephen Harper</a> sent a congratulatory message to Modi on 17 May.<a href="#cite_note-indiatimes1-318">[317]</a></li> <li><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fa/Flag_of_the_People%27s_Republic_of_China.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_People%27s_Republic_of_China.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="15" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fa/Flag_of_the_People%27s_Republic_of_China.svg/35px-Flag_of_the_People%27s_Republic_of_China.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fa/Flag_of_the_People%27s_Republic_of_China.svg/45px-Flag_of_the_People%27s_Republic_of_China.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /> China – Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson <a href="/wiki/Hua_Chunying" title="Hua Chunying">Hua Chunying</a> said, "China is willing to make joint efforts with the new Indian government, maintain high level exchanges, deepen cooperation in all areas and bring the China-India strategic partnership to new height."<a href="#cite_note-indianexpress1-315">[314]</a> The Chinese government formally congratulated Modi on 23 May. The Chinese government had been waiting for Modi to be officially be sworn in before issuing a formal message, as they were conscious of protocol. Modi made four visits to China during his tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat, resulting in over US$900 million worth of Chinese investments in Gujarat.<a href="#cite_note-319">[318]</a> Premier Li Keqiang congratulated Modi on 26 May. He stated that China viewed India as a "natural cooperative partner" and expressed his desire to work together for "peaceful, cooperative and common development" that would "not only bring benefits to their own people but also contribute to peace, stability and prosperity of Asia and beyond".<a href="#cite_note-320">[319]</a></li> <li><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9c/Flag_of_Denmark.svg/20px-Flag_of_Denmark.svg.png" decoding="async" width="20" height="15" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9c/Flag_of_Denmark.svg/31px-Flag_of_Denmark.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9c/Flag_of_Denmark.svg/40px-Flag_of_Denmark.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="512" data-file-height="387" /> Denmark – Prime Minister <a href="/wiki/Helle_Thorning-Schmidt" title="Helle Thorning-Schmidt">Helle Thorning-Schmidt</a> called Modi and congratulated him on his victory.<a href="#cite_note-outlook1-314">[313]</a><a href="#cite_note-indianexpress1-315">[314]</a></li> <li><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg/23px-Flag_of_France.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="15" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg/35px-Flag_of_France.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg/45px-Flag_of_France.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /> France – French Ambassador to India <a href="/wiki/Fran%C3%A7ois_Richier" title="François Richier">François Richier</a> stated, "This massive vote of confidence highlights the vitality of Indian democracy. France is keen to work hand in hand with the new Indian leadership. Paris statement will follow formal announcement by Election Commission."<a href="#cite_note-outlook1-314">[313]</a> President <a href="/wiki/Francois_Hollande" class="mw-redirect" title="Francois Hollande">Francois Hollande</a> congratulated Modi by telephone on 19 May. He invited him to come to France "when he wished". French Embassy officials stated, "He [Hollande] confirmed that he [Modi] would have France's support in the task at hand and reiterated his commitment to the strategic partnership and friendship between France and India, a partner and ally of France."<a href="#cite_note-321">[320]</a></li> <li><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/23px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="14" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/35px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/46px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1000" data-file-height="600" /> Germany – On 15 May, the day prior to the results being declared, German Ambassador to India Michael Steiner stated, "An elected Prime Minister of India does not need a visa for Germany, he is welcome there".<a href="#cite_note-322">[321]</a><a href="#cite_note-323">[322]</a> Chancellor <a href="/wiki/Angela_Merkel" title="Angela Merkel">Angela Merkel</a> called Modi on 19 May, congratulated him on his victory and invited him to Berlin.<a href="#cite_note-324">[323]</a></li> <li><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d4/Flag_of_Israel.svg/21px-Flag_of_Israel.svg.png" decoding="async" width="21" height="15" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d4/Flag_of_Israel.svg/32px-Flag_of_Israel.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d4/Flag_of_Israel.svg/41px-Flag_of_Israel.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1100" data-file-height="800" /> Israel – Israeli Prime Minister <a href="/wiki/Benjamin_Netanyahu" title="Benjamin Netanyahu">Benjamin Netanyahu</a> telephoned Narendra Modi to congratulate him.<a href="#cite_note-325">[324]</a> A statement read, "He [Netanyahu] said that he was looking forward to work with Mr. Modi and enhance bilateral cooperation".<a href="#cite_note-businessstandard1-313">[312]</a></li> <li><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="15" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/35px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/45px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /> Japan – Prime Minister <a href="/wiki/Shinzo_Abe" title="Shinzo Abe">Shinzo Abe</a> called Modi and congratulated him on his victory.<a href="#cite_note-326">[325]</a><a href="#cite_note-327">[326]</a></li> <li><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/66/Flag_of_Malaysia.svg/23px-Flag_of_Malaysia.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="12" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/66/Flag_of_Malaysia.svg/35px-Flag_of_Malaysia.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/66/Flag_of_Malaysia.svg/46px-Flag_of_Malaysia.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1200" data-file-height="600" /> Malaysia – Prime Minister <a href="/wiki/Najib_Razak" title="Najib Razak">Najib Razak</a> congratulated Modi and the BJP on Twitter, and also stated that he was "looking forward to continuing strong Malaysia-India partnership" under the new government.<a href="#cite_note-328">[327]</a><a href="#cite_note-329">[328]</a></li> <li><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0f/Flag_of_Maldives.svg/23px-Flag_of_Maldives.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="15" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0f/Flag_of_Maldives.svg/35px-Flag_of_Maldives.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0f/Flag_of_Maldives.svg/45px-Flag_of_Maldives.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="720" data-file-height="480" /> Maldives – President <a href="/wiki/Abdulla_Yameen_Abdul_Gayoom" class="mw-redirect" title="Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom">Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom</a> congratulated Modi and sent wishes for "every success and prosperity". The President stated that India had chosen "the most proficient leadership".<a href="#cite_note-330">[329]</a> Modi was also congratulated by former President <a href="/wiki/Mohamed_Nasheed" title="Mohamed Nasheed">Mohamed Nasheed</a> on Twitter.<a href="#cite_note-331">[330]</a><a href="#cite_note-332">[331]</a> Indian High Commissioner to the Maldives Rajeev Shahare stated that relations between the countries would strengthen under the new prime minister.<a href="#cite_note-333">[332]</a></li> <li><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/77/Flag_of_Mauritius.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mauritius.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="15" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/77/Flag_of_Mauritius.svg/35px-Flag_of_Mauritius.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/77/Flag_of_Mauritius.svg/45px-Flag_of_Mauritius.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /> Mauritius – Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam sent a message to Modi on 16 May, congratulating Modi for "the impressive and well-deserved victory of his party". Ramgoolam stated that "these elections in the largest democracy of the world are yet again a testimony to the exceptional robustness of Indian democracy", and added that "Mauritius applauds and commends India for upholding her acclaimed democratic credentials to which Mauritius feels particularly attached". He further stated "your electoral victory is a defining moment in the contemporary history of your great country. It certainly reflects the trust that the people place in you to chart the future course of your nation. You embody the politics of hope and delivery to your people in their aspirations for development and prosperity".<a href="#cite_note-334">[333]</a></li> <li><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9b/Flag_of_Nepal.svg/16px-Flag_of_Nepal.svg.png" decoding="async" width="16" height="20" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9b/Flag_of_Nepal.svg/25px-Flag_of_Nepal.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9b/Flag_of_Nepal.svg/33px-Flag_of_Nepal.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="726" data-file-height="885" />   Nepal – Prime Minister <a href="/wiki/Sushil_Koirala" title="Sushil Koirala">Sushil Koirala</a> congratulated Narendra Modi on his victory and invited him to visit Nepal. President <a href="/wiki/Ram_Baran_Yadav" title="Ram Baran Yadav">Ram Baran Yadav</a> also called Modi and BJP President Rajnath Singh to congratulate them on the BJP's victory.<a href="#cite_note-335">[334]</a></li> <li><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3e/Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg/23px-Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="12" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3e/Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg/35px-Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3e/Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg/46px-Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1200" data-file-height="600" /> New Zealand – Prime Minister <a href="/wiki/John_Key" title="John Key">John Key</a> congratulated Modi by letter. Key expressed hope that the two countries would be able to negotiate a free trade agreement, which they began discussing in 2010. However, talks later stalled and the last round of discussions was held in July 2013. The Prime Minister stated, "We are sort of hopeful we can reignite the free trade agreement with Modi as the new Prime Minister. He has obviously been very pro-business and he has had an overwhelming mandate delivered to him so you can see the Indian people want and expect to see high levels of economic growth. One of those things is trade, so we are certainly going to be taking it up with the new Indian Government at the appropriate time."<a href="#cite_note-336">[335]</a><a href="#cite_note-337">[336]</a></li> <li><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d9/Flag_of_Norway.svg/21px-Flag_of_Norway.svg.png" decoding="async" width="21" height="15" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d9/Flag_of_Norway.svg/32px-Flag_of_Norway.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d9/Flag_of_Norway.svg/41px-Flag_of_Norway.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="512" data-file-height="372" /> Norway – Prime Minister <a href="/wiki/Erna_Solberg" title="Erna Solberg">Erna Solberg</a> called Modi and congratulated him on his victory.<a href="#cite_note-outlook1-314">[313]</a></li> <li><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/32/Flag_of_Pakistan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Pakistan.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="15" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/32/Flag_of_Pakistan.svg/35px-Flag_of_Pakistan.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/32/Flag_of_Pakistan.svg/45px-Flag_of_Pakistan.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /> Pakistan – Prime Minister <a href="/wiki/Nawaz_Sharif" title="Nawaz Sharif">Nawaz Sharif</a> congratulated Modi and offered good wishes on the BJP's "impressive victory". Sharif also invited Modi to visit Pakistan.<a href="#cite_note-indianexpress1-315">[314]</a></li> <li><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Flag_of_Qatar.svg/23px-Flag_of_Qatar.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="9" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Flag_of_Qatar.svg/35px-Flag_of_Qatar.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Flag_of_Qatar.svg/46px-Flag_of_Qatar.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1400" data-file-height="550" /> Qatar – Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani congratulated Modi on his party's victory in the general election in a telephone conversation.<a href="#cite_note-indianexpress1-315">[314]</a><a href="#cite_note-338">[337]</a></li> <li><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/f3/Flag_of_Russia.svg/23px-Flag_of_Russia.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="15" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/f3/Flag_of_Russia.svg/35px-Flag_of_Russia.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/f3/Flag_of_Russia.svg/45px-Flag_of_Russia.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /> Russia – President <a href="/wiki/Vladimir_Putin" title="Vladimir Putin">Vladimir Putin</a> congratulated Modi and the BJP on the election victory gave a high assessment of the traditionally friendly ties between Russia and India. These ties have a foundation in the Declaration on Strategic Partnership, which was signed while the BJP was in power and set a development course for bilateral relations for years to come.<a href="#cite_note-339">[338]</a></li> <li><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/48/Flag_of_Singapore.svg/23px-Flag_of_Singapore.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="15" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/48/Flag_of_Singapore.svg/35px-Flag_of_Singapore.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/48/Flag_of_Singapore.svg/45px-Flag_of_Singapore.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /> Singapore – Prime Minister <a href="/wiki/Lee_Hsien_Loong" title="Lee Hsien Loong">Lee Hsien Loong</a> congratulated Modi and the BJP on Twitter and Facebook, and also stated that he was "looking forward to working with the new Indian Government to strengthen India-Singapore relations". Modi replied to the tweet stating, "@leehsienloong Thank you very much. Singapore is a valued friend & I am sure we will make our ties stronger in the times to come".<a href="#cite_note-340">[339]</a><a href="#cite_note-341">[340]</a><a href="#cite_note-342">[341]</a> Former Prime Minister <a href="/wiki/Goh_Chok_Tong" title="Goh Chok Tong">Goh Chok Tong</a> wrote, "I recall our meetings and frank exchange of views since 2006 when I visited Gujarat. You have always shown a strong resolve to bring economic prosperity to the Indian people.... I am confident that you will lead India to greater heights as Prime Minister, and further build on the excellent ties between our two countries."<a href="#cite_note-indiatimes1-318">[317]</a></li> <li><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/af/Flag_of_South_Africa.svg/23px-Flag_of_South_Africa.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="15" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/af/Flag_of_South_Africa.svg/35px-Flag_of_South_Africa.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/af/Flag_of_South_Africa.svg/45px-Flag_of_South_Africa.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /> South Africa – President <a href="/wiki/Jacob_Zuma" title="Jacob Zuma">Jacob Zuma</a> said in a statement on 17 May, "With India under the leadership of Mr Modi, the Government of South Africa looks forward to consolidating the strong bilateral political and economic relations that exist between our two sister Republics."<a href="#cite_note-343">[342]</a><a href="#cite_note-344">[343]</a><a href="#cite_note-345">[344]</a></li> <li><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/23px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="15" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/35px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9a/Flag_of_Spain.svg/45px-Flag_of_Spain.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="750" data-file-height="500" /> Spain – President <a href="/wiki/Mariano_Rajoy" title="Mariano Rajoy">Mariano Rajoy</a> sent a letter congratulating Modi on his "brilliant victory" in the election. Rajoy expressed his admiration for the "democratic spirit that reigned over such a complex election process". The President concluded his letter stating that he was looking forward to meeting Modi in person and offered his "warmest regards and deepest personal respect".<a href="#cite_note-346">[345]</a><a href="#cite_note-347">[346]</a><a href="#cite_note-348">[347]</a></li> <li><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/11/Flag_of_Sri_Lanka.svg/23px-Flag_of_Sri_Lanka.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="12" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/11/Flag_of_Sri_Lanka.svg/35px-Flag_of_Sri_Lanka.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/11/Flag_of_Sri_Lanka.svg/46px-Flag_of_Sri_Lanka.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1200" data-file-height="600" /> Sri Lanka – President <a href="/wiki/Mahinda_Rajapaksa" title="Mahinda Rajapaksa">Mahinda Rajapaksa</a> called Modi and congratulated him for a "great" victory.<a href="#cite_note-outlook1-314">[313]</a> The President tweeted, "Called @narendramodi a short while ago; Congratulated on BJP victory & invited for a state visit to #SriLanka"<a href="#cite_note-indianexpress1-315">[314]</a></li> <li><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3c/Flag_of_Tibet.svg/23px-Flag_of_Tibet.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="14" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3c/Flag_of_Tibet.svg/35px-Flag_of_Tibet.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3c/Flag_of_Tibet.svg/46px-Flag_of_Tibet.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1152" data-file-height="720" /> Tibet – Tibetan Prime Minister-in-exile <a href="/wiki/Lobsang_Sangay" title="Lobsang Sangay">Lobsang Sangay</a> thanked the UPA government "or their unwavering support for the Tibetan people during its two full terms", and also congratulated the BJP-led NDA for their victory.<a href="#cite_note-349">[348]</a><a href="#cite_note-350">[349]</a></li> <li><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/ae/Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="12" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/ae/Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom.svg/35px-Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/ae/Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom.svg/46px-Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1200" data-file-height="600" /> United Kingdom – Prime Minister <a href="/wiki/David_Cameron" title="David Cameron">David Cameron</a> called Modi and congratulated him on the "election success" and stated that he was keen on working together,<a href="#cite_note-indianexpress1-315">[314]</a> one of the first Western leaders to do.<a href="#cite_note-nytimes1-351">[350]</a> A spokesperson stated, "The prime minister called Narendra Modi this morning to congratulate him on his victory in the Indian elections and the record turnout, making this the biggest democratic election in history. Modi said he would be delighted to accept the Prime Minister's invitation to visit the UK. Both leaders agreed on the importance of the UK-India relationship and agreed to work together to strengthen it in the months ahead." Cameron also tweeted using his official account, "Congratulations @narendramodi on victory in India's elections. Keen to work together to get the most from UK-India relationship". British Foreign Minister William Hague stated, "I congratulate Narendra Modi and the BJP on their success and look forward to forging an even closer partnership with India in the months ahead. UK has strong ties with India and the British government looks forward to working with the new Indian government to build on this relationship and deliver security, growth and prosperity for both our nations."<a href="#cite_note-businessstandard1-313">[312]</a></li> <li><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png" decoding="async" width="23" height="12" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/35px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/46px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="1235" data-file-height="650" /> United States – White House Press Secretary <a href="/wiki/Jay_Carney" title="Jay Carney">Jay Carney</a> said, "We congratulate Narendra Modi and the BJP on winning a majority of seats in this historic election. Once the government is formed, we look forward to working closely with the prime minister and the Cabinet to advance our strong bilateral relationship based on shared democratic values. The prime minister of India will be welcomed to the US."<a href="#cite_note-indianexpress1-315">[314]</a> The White House National Security Council tweeted, "US congratulates BJP on its victory in India's historic election. We look forward to working with government once formed to advance our partnership".<a href="#cite_note-asianage1-312">[311]</a><a href="#cite_note-outlook1-314">[313]</a> Secretary of State <a href="/wiki/John_Kerry" title="John Kerry">John Kerry</a> tweeted, "Congrats to @narendramodi and BJP. Look forward to working w/you/growing shared prosperity/security w/world's largest democracy".<a href="#cite_note-outlook1-314">[313]</a></li></ul> Narendra Modi responded to each tweet from world leaders thanking them for their support. The media reported the order in which Modi responded to the tweets, and noted that Barack Obama was the last to receive a reply from him. The New York Times observed that "the order in which he thanked them and one notable omission, later rectified, was more interesting than the content of the tweets themselves." The paper further stated, "The silence underscored what will be uncomfortable diplomatic theater in the weeks and months to come. The United States refused to issue Mr. Modi a visa in 2005 as a response to his alleged role in the 2002 Gujarat riots. As Mr. Modi's star rose in the past year, American leaders reached out, but a thaw on Mr. Modi's side has been almost imperceptible."<a href="#cite_note-nytimes1-351">[350]</a><a href="#cite_note-352">[351]</a> State Department Spokesperson <a href="/wiki/Jen_Psaki" title="Jen Psaki">Jen Psaki</a> said, "I think our relationship between the United States and India is so strong and enduring we won't worry about the Twitter rank order".<a href="#cite_note-353">[352]</a> John Kerry reiterated the United States' willingness to work with the new government as well as the importance of India-US relations on 20 May. He also added that he was looking forward to returning to India soon and "echo President Obama's invitation to Prime Minister Modi to visit the United States at the earliest opportunity." The Times of India noted that the first leader to receive a tweet from Modi was David Cameron. The United Kingdom was among the first countries to end a US-led diplomatic boycott of Modi.<a href="#cite_note-354">[353]</a> Mint stated that Modi's "more expansive responses" were to the leaders of Japan and Russia. According to former foreign secretary Lalit Mansingh, "It is natural that Modi feels affinity with some leaders who are strong leaders, proudly nationalistic, trying to fix the economy with firm measures."<a href="#cite_note-355">[354]</a> <dl><dt>International media</dt></dl> Prior to the announcement of the result, <a href="/wiki/The_Washington_Post" title="The Washington Post">The Washington Post</a> highlighted "...2014 will be the biggest year in the history of democracy, with more people than ever before going to the polls to decide their own fate...this really looks to be one of the most fascinating political events this year, and not just because of its scale...It's a fascinating moment in democracy, and one that shouldn't be ignored".<a href="#cite_note-wpost-109">[108]</a> <a href="/wiki/The_New_York_Times" title="The New York Times">The New York Times</a> added that "the sheer size of the electorate makes this election the largest ever in the world and an inspiring celebration of universal adult suffrage," but also wrote "lurking behind the feel-good spectacle is the reality that India's elections are awash in illegal cash, serious violence and dirty tricks."<a href="#cite_note-356">[355]</a> <a href="/wiki/Bloomberg_Businessweek" title="Bloomberg Businessweek">Bloomberg Businessweek</a> wrote of the election that the "process is awesome in its complexity, and the campaigns have given rise to robust debate...But here's something else not to miss: It's all pretty damn colorful." It highlighted five reasons that make the election interesting: Kejriwal's effect, Modi's wife; exit polls are barred but betting on the future prime minister was not and Modi was in the lead; "vote buying" through cash, alcohol or other means; and <a href="/wiki/3D_computer_graphics" title="3D computer graphics">3D</a> campaigning.<a href="#cite_note-357">[356]</a> It also predicted better <a href="/wiki/India-Japan_relations" class="mw-redirect" title="India-Japan relations">relations with Japan</a> at the expense of <a href="/wiki/China%E2%80%93India_relations" title="China–India relations">relations with China</a> under Modi,<a href="#cite_note-358">[357]</a> and asked whether a redefinition of <a href="/wiki/India_and_nuclear_weapons" class="mw-redirect" title="India and nuclear weapons">India's nuclear weapons program</a> would result from the elections.<a href="#cite_note-359">[358]</a> An editorial in the <a href="/wiki/China_Daily" title="China Daily">China Daily</a>, the Chinese government's official English-language newspaper, compared Modi's "preoccupation with development" with China's "own experiences and development philosophy", and argued that this had "inspired unprecedented optimism here over our South Asian neighbour's growth potential". The paper also argued that "western rhetoric" which stated that both countries were "destined to stand against each other" had been proven wrong by the fact that India and China had "by and large, managed their differences well over the decades". It also welcomed Modi's invitation to Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to attend his swearing-in ceremony.<a href="#cite_note-360">[359]</a> <dl><dt>Individuals and organisations</dt></dl> The <a href="/wiki/14th_Dalai_Lama" title="14th Dalai Lama">14th Dalai Lama</a> sent a letter congratulating Modi for the BJP's "decisive victory". The Dalai Lama expressed hope that just as Modi had brought development and prosperity to Gujarat, India would continue to "flourish and prosper" under his leadership.<a href="#cite_note-361">[360]</a><a href="#cite_note-362">[361]</a><a href="#cite_note-363">[362]</a><a href="#cite_note-364">[363]</a> The <a href="/wiki/American_Jewish_Committee" title="American Jewish Committee">American Jewish Committee</a> (AJC) congratulated Narendra Modi, and expressed hope that his leadership would further strengthen India's relations with the US and Israel. Director of AJC's Asia Pacific Institute (API) Shira Loewenberg stated, "We look forward to working with Modi and the new government to further strengthen and deepen India's extensive relations with the United States and Israel. BJP has long been a friend to Israel and the Jewish people."<a href="#cite_note-365">[364]</a><a href="#cite_note-366">[365]</a> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Aftermath">Aftermath</h2>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=38" title="Edit section: Aftermath">edit</a>]</div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Government_formation">Government formation</h3>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=39" title="Edit section: Government formation">edit</a>]</div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Further information: <a href="/wiki/First_swearing-in_ceremony_of_Narendra_Modi" class="mw-redirect" title="First swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi">First swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi</a> and <a href="/wiki/First_Modi_ministry" title="First Modi ministry">First Modi ministry</a></div> Manmohan Singh tendered his resignation to President Pranab Mukherjee on 17 May. He continued as caretaker Prime Minister, at the request of the President, until 26 May 2014, when Narendra Modi and his cabinet were sworn to office.<a href="#cite_note-367">[366]</a> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Support_for_the_new_government">Support for the new government</h3>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=40" title="Edit section: Support for the new government">edit</a>]</div> <table class="wikitable"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr> <th>Political Party </th> <th>Seats </th> <th>Alliance </th></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">Bharatiya Janata Party</a> </td> <td>282 </td> <td rowspan="11"><a href="/wiki/National_Democratic_Alliance" title="National Democratic Alliance">National Democratic Alliance</a> </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Shiv_Sena_(1966%E2%80%932022)" class="mw-redirect" title="Shiv Sena (1966–2022)">Shiv Sena</a> </td> <td>18 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Lok_Janshakti_Party" title="Lok Janshakti Party">Lok Janshakti Party</a> </td> <td>6 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Shiromani_Akali_Dal" title="Shiromani Akali Dal">Shiromani Akali Dal</a> </td> <td>4 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Rashtriya_Lok_Samta_Party" title="Rashtriya Lok Samta Party">Rashtriya Lok Samta Party</a> </td> <td>3 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Apna_Dal" class="mw-redirect" title="Apna Dal">Apna Dal</a> </td> <td>2 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Pattali_Makkal_Katchi" title="Pattali Makkal Katchi">Pattali Makkal Katchi</a> </td> <td>1 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Swabhimani_Paksha" title="Swabhimani Paksha">Swabhimani Paksha</a> </td> <td>1 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Naga_People%27s_Front" title="Naga People's Front">Naga People's Front</a> </td> <td>1 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/All_India_N.R._Congress" title="All India N.R. Congress">All India N.R. Congress</a> </td> <td>1 </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/National_People%27s_Party_(India)" title="National People's Party (India)">National People's Party (India)</a> </td> <td>1 </td></tr> <tr> <td>Total </td> <td>336 </td> <td> </td></tr></tbody></table> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="See_also">See also</h2>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=41" title="Edit section: See also">edit</a>]</div> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/List_of_members_of_the_16th_Lok_Sabha" title="List of members of the 16th Lok Sabha">List of members of the 16th Lok Sabha</a></li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Notes">Notes</h2>[<a href="/w/index.php?title=2014_Indian_general_election&action=edit&section=42" title="Edit section: Notes">edit</a>]</div> <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1239543626">.mw-parser-output .reflist{margin-bottom:0.5em;list-style-type:decimal}@media screen{.mw-parser-output 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The Times of India. 11 May 2014. <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20140514122606/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/lok-sabha-elections-2014/news/Bengal-Repoll-ordered-in-booth-captured-by-Trinamool-MLA/articleshow/34938679.cms">Archived</a> from the original on 14 May 2014. 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The Times of India. 9 May 2014. <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20171009192550/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/lok-sabha-elections-2014/news/Firozabad-booths-set-for-repoll/articleshow/34848545.cms">Archived</a> from the original on 9 October 2017. 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The Times of India. 10 May 2014. <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20140515110345/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/lok-sabha-elections-2014/news/Repoll-in-two-Tamil-Nadu-booths/articleshow/34922573.cms">Archived</a> from the original on 15 May 2014. 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The Hindu. 13 May 2014. <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20140515005840/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/voters-sport-black-badges-in-repoll/article6005722.ece">Archived</a> from the original on 15 May 2014. 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The New Indian Express. 11 May 2014. Archived from <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/news/57.5-Per-Cent-Votes-Polled-in-Repoll-in-Sitmarhi/2014/05/11/article2219121.ece">the original</a> on 15 May 2014. 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The Economic Times. 12 May 2014. <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20140516211850/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/repoll-in-muzaffarnagar-now-on-may-13/articleshow/35013783.cms">Archived</a> from the original on 16 May 2014. 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href="/wiki/List_of_National_Democratic_Alliance_candidates_in_the_2014_Indian_general_election" title="List of National Democratic Alliance candidates in the 2014 Indian general election">NDA</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/List_of_United_Progressive_Alliance_candidates_in_the_2014_Indian_general_election" title="List of United Progressive Alliance candidates in the 2014 Indian general election">UPA</a></li> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Prime ministerial candidates</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-even" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Narendra_Modi" title="Narendra Modi">Narendra Modi</a> (<a href="/wiki/National_Democratic_Alliance" title="National Democratic Alliance">NDA</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/J._Jayalalithaa" title="J. Jayalalithaa">J. Jayalalithaa</a> (<a href="/wiki/AIADMK" class="mw-redirect" title="AIADMK">AIADMK</a>)</li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%"><a href="/wiki/List_of_political_parties_in_India" title="List of political parties in India">Parties</a> and leaders</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"></div><table class="nowraplinks navbox-subgroup" style="border-spacing:0"><tbody><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">National</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Bharatiya_Janata_Party" title="Bharatiya Janata Party">BJP</a> (<a href="/wiki/Rajnath_Singh" title="Rajnath Singh">Singh</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Bahujan_Samaj_Party" title="Bahujan Samaj Party">BSP</a> (<a href="/wiki/Mayawati" title="Mayawati">Mayawati</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Communist_Party_of_India" title="Communist Party of India">CPI</a> (<a href="/wiki/Suravaram_Sudhakar_Reddy" title="Suravaram Sudhakar Reddy">Reddy</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Communist_Party_of_India_(Marxist)" title="Communist Party of India (Marxist)">CPI(M)</a> (<a href="/wiki/Prakash_Karat" title="Prakash Karat">Karat</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Congress" title="Indian National Congress">INC</a> (<a href="/wiki/Sonia_Gandhi" title="Sonia Gandhi">Gandhi</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Nationalist_Congress_Party" title="Nationalist Congress Party">NCP</a> (<a href="/wiki/Sharad_Pawar" title="Sharad Pawar">Pawar</a>)</li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">State</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-even" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Aam_Aadmi_Party" title="Aam Aadmi Party">AAP</a> (<a href="/wiki/Arvind_Kejriwal" title="Arvind Kejriwal">Kejriwal</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Asom_Gana_Parishad" title="Asom Gana Parishad">AGP</a> (<a href="/wiki/Prafulla_Kumar_Mahanta" title="Prafulla Kumar Mahanta">Mahanta</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/All_India_Anna_Dravida_Munnetra_Kazhagam" title="All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam">AIADMK</a> (<a href="/wiki/Jayalalithaa" class="mw-redirect" title="Jayalalithaa">Jayalalithaa</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/All_India_Forward_Bloc" title="All India Forward Bloc">AIFB</a> (<a href="/wiki/N._Velappan_Nair" class="mw-redirect" title="N. Velappan Nair">Nair</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/All_India_N.R._Congress" title="All India N.R. Congress">AINRC</a> (<a href="/wiki/N._Rangasamy" class="mw-redirect" title="N. Rangasamy">Rangasamy</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/All_India_Trinamool_Congress" class="mw-redirect" title="All India Trinamool Congress">AITC</a> (<a href="/wiki/Mamata_Banerjee" title="Mamata Banerjee">Banerjee</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/All_India_United_Democratic_Front" title="All India United Democratic Front">AIUDF</a> (<a href="/wiki/Badruddin_Ajmal" title="Badruddin Ajmal">Ajmal</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/AJSU_Party" class="mw-redirect" title="AJSU Party">AJSUP</a> (<a href="/wiki/Sudesh_Mahto" title="Sudesh Mahto">Mahto</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Biju_Janata_Dal" title="Biju Janata Dal">BJD</a> (<a href="/wiki/Naveen_Patnaik" title="Naveen Patnaik">Patnaik</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Bodoland_People%27s_Front" title="Bodoland People's Front">BPF</a> (<a href="/wiki/Hagrama_Mohilary" title="Hagrama Mohilary">Mohilary</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Bharat_Rashtra_Samithi" title="Bharat Rashtra Samithi">BRS</a> (<a href="/wiki/K._Chandrashekar_Rao" title="K. Chandrashekar Rao">Rao</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Desiya_Murpokku_Dravida_Kazhagam" title="Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam">DMDK</a> (<a href="/wiki/Vijayakant" class="mw-redirect" title="Vijayakant">Vijayakant</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Dravida_Munnetra_Kazhagam" title="Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam">DMK</a> (<a href="/wiki/Karunanidhi" class="mw-redirect" title="Karunanidhi">Karunanidhi</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Haryana_Janhit_Congress_(BL)" title="Haryana Janhit Congress (BL)">HJC(BL)</a> (<a href="/wiki/Kuldeep_Bishnoi" title="Kuldeep Bishnoi">Bishnoi</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Indian_National_Lok_Dal" title="Indian National Lok Dal">INLD</a> (<a href="/wiki/Om_Prakash_Chautala" title="Om Prakash Chautala">Chautala</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Indian_Union_Muslim_League" title="Indian Union Muslim League">IUML</a> (<a href="/wiki/E._Ahamed" title="E. Ahamed">Ahamed</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Janata_Dal_(Secular)" title="Janata Dal (Secular)">JD(S)</a> (<a href="/wiki/H.D._Deve_Gowda" class="mw-redirect" title="H.D. Deve Gowda">Gowda</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Janata_Dal_(United)" title="Janata Dal (United)">JD(U)</a> (<a href="/wiki/Nitish_Kumar" title="Nitish Kumar">Kumar</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Jammu_%26_Kashmir_National_Conference" title="Jammu & Kashmir National Conference">JKNC</a> (<a href="/wiki/Omar_Abdullah" title="Omar Abdullah">Abdullah</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Jammu_%26_Kashmir_National_Panthers_Party" class="mw-redirect" title="Jammu & Kashmir National Panthers Party">JKNPP</a> (<a href="/wiki/Balwant_Singh_Mankotia" title="Balwant Singh Mankotia">Mankotia</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Jammu_%26_Kashmir_Peoples_Democratic_Party" class="mw-redirect" title="Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party">JKPDP</a> (<a href="/wiki/Mufti_Mohammad_Sayeed" title="Mufti Mohammad Sayeed">Sayeed</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Jharkhand_Mukti_Morcha" title="Jharkhand Mukti Morcha">JMM</a> (<a href="/wiki/Shibu_Soren" title="Shibu Soren">Soren</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Jharkhand_Vikas_Morcha_(Prajatantrik)" title="Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (Prajatantrik)">JVK(P)</a> (<a href="/wiki/Babulal_Marandi" title="Babulal Marandi">Marandi</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Kerala_Congress_(M)" title="Kerala Congress (M)">KC(M)</a> (<a href="/wiki/K._M._Mani" title="K. M. Mani">Mani</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Lok_Jan_Shakti_Party" class="mw-redirect" title="Lok Jan Shakti Party">LJSP</a> (<a href="/wiki/Ram_Vilas_Paswan" title="Ram Vilas Paswan">Paswan</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Maharashtra_Navnirman_Sena" title="Maharashtra Navnirman Sena">MNS</a> (<a href="/wiki/Raj_Thackeray" title="Raj Thackeray">Thackeray</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Naga_People%27s_Front" title="Naga People's Front">NPF</a> (<a href="/wiki/T._R._Zeliang" title="T. R. Zeliang">Zeliang</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/National_People%27s_Party_(India)" title="National People's Party (India)">NPP</a> (<a href="/wiki/P._A._Sangma" title="P. A. Sangma">Sangma</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Pattali_Makkal_Katchi" title="Pattali Makkal Katchi">PMK</a> (<a href="/wiki/S._Ramadoss" title="S. Ramadoss">Ramadoss</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/People%27s_Party_of_Arunachal" title="People's Party of Arunachal">PPA</a> (<a href="/wiki/Nikh_Kamin" title="Nikh Kamin">Kamin</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Rashtriya_Janata_Dal" title="Rashtriya Janata Dal">RJD</a> (<a href="/wiki/Lalu_Prasad_Yadav" title="Lalu Prasad Yadav">Yadav</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Rashtriya_Lok_Dal" title="Rashtriya Lok Dal">RLD</a> (<a href="/wiki/Ajit_Singh_(politician,_born_1939)" title="Ajit Singh (politician, born 1939)">Singh</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Revolutionary_Socialist_Party_(India)" title="Revolutionary Socialist Party (India)">RSP</a> (<a href="/wiki/T._J._Chandrachoodan" title="T. J. Chandrachoodan">Chandrachoodan</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Shiromani_Akali_Dal" title="Shiromani Akali Dal">SAD</a> (<a href="/wiki/Sukhbir_Singh_Badal" title="Sukhbir Singh Badal">Badal</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Sikkim_Democratic_Front" title="Sikkim Democratic Front">SDF</a> (<a href="/wiki/Pawan_Kumar_Chamling" title="Pawan Kumar Chamling">Chamling</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Samajwadi_Party" title="Samajwadi Party">SP</a> (<a href="/wiki/Mulayam_Singh_Yadav" title="Mulayam Singh Yadav">Yadav</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Shiv_Sena_(1966%E2%80%932022)" class="mw-redirect" title="Shiv Sena (1966–2022)">SS</a> (<a href="/wiki/Uddhav_Thackeray" title="Uddhav Thackeray">Thackeray</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Telugu_Desam_Party" title="Telugu Desam Party">TDP</a> (<a href="/wiki/Nara_Chandrababu_Naidu" class="mw-redirect" title="Nara Chandrababu Naidu">Naidu</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/United_Democratic_Party_(Meghalaya)" title="United Democratic Party (Meghalaya)">UDP</a> (<a href="/wiki/Donkupar_Roy" title="Donkupar Roy">Roy</a>)</li></ul> </div></td></tr></tbody></table><div></div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Candidates</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/List_of_All_India_Forward_Bloc_candidates_in_the_2014_Indian_general_election" title="List of All India Forward Bloc candidates in the 2014 Indian general election">AIFB</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/List_of_Communist_Party_of_India_(Marxist)_candidates_in_the_2014_Indian_general_election" title="List of Communist Party of India (Marxist) candidates in the 2014 Indian general election">CPI(M)</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/List_of_Left_Democratic_Front_candidates_in_the_2014_Indian_general_election" title="List of Left Democratic Front candidates in the 2014 Indian general election">LDF</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/List_of_National_Democratic_Alliance_candidates_in_the_2014_Indian_general_election" title="List of National Democratic Alliance candidates in the 2014 Indian general election">NDA</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/List_of_United_Progressive_Alliance_candidates_in_the_2014_Indian_general_election" title="List of United Progressive Alliance candidates in the 2014 Indian general election">UPA</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/List_of_West_Bengal_Left_Front_candidates_in_the_2014_Indian_general_election" title="List of West Bengal Left Front candidates in the 2014 Indian general election">WBLF</a></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%"><a href="/wiki/Campaigning_in_the_2014_Indian_general_election" title="Campaigning in the 2014 Indian general election">Campaign</a></th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-even" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><a 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href="/wiki/2014_Indian_general_election_in_Bihar" title="2014 Indian general election in Bihar">Bihar</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2014_Indian_general_election_in_Chhattisgarh" title="2014 Indian general election in Chhattisgarh">Chhattisgarh</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2014_Indian_general_election_in_Goa" title="2014 Indian general election in Goa">Goa</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2014_Indian_general_election_in_Gujarat" title="2014 Indian general election in Gujarat">Gujarat</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2014_Indian_general_election_in_Haryana" title="2014 Indian general election in Haryana">Haryana</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2014_Indian_general_election_in_Himachal_Pradesh" title="2014 Indian general election in Himachal Pradesh">Himachal Pradesh</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2014_Indian_general_election_in_Jammu_and_Kashmir" title="2014 Indian general election in Jammu and Kashmir">Jammu and Kashmir</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2014_Indian_general_election_in_Jharkhand" title="2014 Indian general election in Jharkhand">Jharkhand</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2014_Indian_general_election_in_Karnataka" title="2014 Indian general election in Karnataka">Karnataka</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2014_Indian_general_election_in_Kerala" title="2014 Indian general election in Kerala">Kerala</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2014_Indian_general_election_in_Madhya_Pradesh" title="2014 Indian general election in Madhya Pradesh">Madhya Pradesh</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2014_Indian_general_election_in_Maharashtra" title="2014 Indian general election in Maharashtra">Maharashtra</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2014_Indian_general_election_in_Manipur" title="2014 Indian general election in Manipur">Manipur</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2014_Indian_general_election_in_Meghalaya" title="2014 Indian general election in Meghalaya">Meghalaya</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2014_Indian_general_election_in_Mizoram" class="mw-redirect" title="2014 Indian general election in Mizoram">Mizoram</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2014_Indian_general_election_in_Nagaland" title="2014 Indian general election in Nagaland">Nagaland</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2014_Indian_general_election_in_Delhi" title="2014 Indian general election in Delhi">National Capital Territory of Delhi</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2014_Indian_general_election_in_Odisha" title="2014 Indian general election in Odisha">Odisha</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2014_Indian_general_election_in_Punjab" title="2014 Indian general election in Punjab">Punjab</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2014_Indian_general_election_in_Rajasthan" title="2014 Indian general election in Rajasthan">Rajasthan</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2014_Indian_general_election_in_Sikkim" title="2014 Indian general election in Sikkim">Sikkim</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2014_Indian_general_election_in_Tamil_Nadu" title="2014 Indian general election in Tamil Nadu">Tamil Nadu</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2014_Indian_general_election_in_Tripura" title="2014 Indian general election in Tripura">Tripura</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2014_Indian_general_election_in_Uttar_Pradesh" title="2014 Indian general election in Uttar Pradesh">Uttar Pradesh</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2014_Indian_general_election_in_Uttarakhand" title="2014 Indian general election in Uttarakhand">Uttarakhand</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/2014_Indian_general_election_in_West_Bengal" title="2014 Indian general election in West Bengal">West Bengal</a></li></ul> </div></td></tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="navbox-styles"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1129693374"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236075235"></div><div role="navigation" class="navbox" aria-labelledby="23x15px&#124;border_&#124;alt=India&#124;link=India_Elections_in_India" style="padding:3px"><table class="nowraplinks hlist mw-collapsible autocollapse navbox-inner" style="border-spacing:0;background:transparent;color:inherit"><tbody><tr><th scope="col" 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