Andhra Pradesh Election Results 2024: TDP leads with 14 seats, YSRCP trails at 4
Andhra Pradesh Election Results 2024: The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) is currently leading in 14 Lok Sabha seats, while the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) trails with 4 seats as the counting for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 begins.These elections, held alongside the state Assembly polls on May 13, witnessed a substantial voter turnout of 80.66 per cent, reflecting the electorate's high engagement.Prime Minister Narendra Modi's active involvement, including a meeting with TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu during his nomination filing in Varanasi, underscored the significance of these elections. The NDA coalition, comprising the TDP, BJP, and Jana Sena Party, fielded candidates across the state, highlighting their job creation agenda and critiquing the current state's governance.The YSRCP, which contested all 25 Lok Sabha seats, focused its campaign on the welfare measures implemented over the past five years.
Despite their efforts, polling day saw several incidents of violence. Both the ruling YSRCP and opposition parties accused each other of disruptions and voter intimidation, with notable incidents including the abduction of TDP polling agents and physical altercations involving YSRCP candidate Annabattuni Siva Kumar.The Election Commission deployed over 1.06 lakh security personnel, including forces from Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and ex-servicemen, to ensure smooth polling.
However, violence and disruptions were reported in various constituencies, affecting polling.Exit polls conducted on June 1 predicted a significant victory for the NDA, forecasting it to win between 19 to 25 seats, while the YSRCP was expected to secure up to 8 seats. Current results align with these predictions, indicating a strong
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