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What happened in the election in India in 2019?
General elections were held in India in seven phases from 11 April to 19 May 2019 to elect the members of the 17th Lok Sabha. The Indian National Congress won 52 seats, failing to get 10\% of the seats needed to claim the post of Leader of Opposition, and the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance won 91.
Who won the 2019 election in India?
General elections were held in India in April to May 2019 to constitute the 17th Lok Sabha. The BJP-led NDA won the elections.
How long is Congress government in India?
As of 2021, in the 17 general elections since independence, it has won an outright majority on seven occasions and has led the ruling coalition a further three times, heading the central government for more than 54 years.
Who won the election 2019?
The Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA won the elections with the BJP itself winning a clear majority. The BJP became the single largest party in the House and surpassed expectations to win 303 seats, with its alliance partners bringing the NDA to a total of 353 seats.
When were election last held in central government?
History of Lok Sabha Elections
Year | Election | Total seats |
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2009 | 15th Lok Sabha | 545 |
2014 | 16th Lok Sabha | 545 |
2019 | 17th Lok Sabha | 543 |
When were elections last held of state government?
Current legislative assemblies in India
State/Union Territory | Last Elections Held | Result Date |
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Himachal Pradesh | 2017 | 18 December 2017 |
Jammu and Kashmir * | 2014 | 23 December 2014 |
Jharkhand | 2019 | 23 December 2019 |
Karnataka | 2018 | 12 May 2018 |
How many seats BJP won in UP election 2017?
This election saw a voter turnout of 61.04\% compared to 59.40\% in the previous election. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the election by an overwhelming three-quarters majority of 325 seats despite not projecting a chief ministerial candidate before the election.
Who is the first woman chief minister of UP?
The first female to become chief minister was Sucheta Kripalani of the Indian National Congress party, who sworn in on 2 October 1963 as chief minister of Uttar Pradesh.
What is the electoral system in India?
In India, there is universal suffrage. Results of elections are determined by first-past-the-post electoral system. Elections are conducted by the Election Commission of India. The Prime Minister of India is elected by members of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of parliament.
How are members of state legislative councils elected in India?
Members of the state legislative councils (in states that have an upper house) are elected indirectly through local bodies. All the elections at the central and state level are conducted by the Election Commission of India while local body elections are conducted by state election commissions.
How many voters in India voted for none of the above (NOTA)?
About 1.04 percent of the voters in India chose to vote for None Of The Above (NOTA) in the 2019 elections, with Bihar leading with 2.08 percent NOTA voters.
How is the Prime Minister of India elected?
The Prime Minister of India is elected by members of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of parliament. The Constitution of India allows for up to 552 members in the Lok Sabha, with up to 530 members representing the States.