Exit Polls predict clean sweep for BJP led NDA
New Delhi: As the voting for Lok Sabha elections 2024 conclude after six weeks of voting, exit polls are predicting a significant victory for the ruling BJP-led NDA. Five exit polls have forecasted a major win for the NDA, Republic Bharat-P Marq (359 seats), India News-D-Dyanamics (371 seats), Republic Bharat-Matrize (353-368 seats), TV 5 Telugu (359 seats), and Jan Ki Baat (362-392 seats).
The exit polls also indicate NDA's strong performance in Karnataka, Maharashtra, and a setback for the Congress-led alliance in Kerala, as according to several agencies the Bharatiya Janata Party is likely to open account in the state, with India Today Axis My India projecting 2-3 seats.
Meanwhile, in West Bengal, the BJP is expected to perform better than in the previous election, where it secured 22 seats. At least three exit polls suggest that the BJP will emerge as the single largest party in Bengal in terms of Lok Sabha seats.
In the 2019 elections, the BJP won 303 seats, with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) reaching a total of 352. The Congress managed to secure 52 seats, and the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) totaled 91.
This time, the BJP has set a target of 370 seats and, with support from its allies, aims to surpass the 400-seat mark. The Lok Sabha, has 543 seats, with the magic number set at 272. The election results will be declared on June 4, Tuesday.
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US rules out use of nuclear weapons against Iran
Washington DC: The White House has reportedly ruled out the use of nuclear weapons against Iran, even as uncertainty continues over ongoing peace negotiations and a deadline set by US President Donald Trump approaches.
Issues bout a possible escalation had increased after US Vice President JD Vance said that the United States has “tools in our toolkit that we so far haven’t decided to use” in dealing with Iran.
His remarks came amid rising tensions and ahead of a deadline linked to peace efforts.
The situation has attracted attention as Trump warned Iran that its “whole civilization will die tonight tonight” if an agreement is not reached by Tuesday at 8 pm.
This statement led to speculation about the possibility of extreme military measures, including a nuclear strike.
Following Vance’s comments, the White House issued a clarification distancing itself from such interpretations. In a post on X, it said, "Literally nothing @VP said here 'implies' this, you absolute buffoons." In a later statement, it added that “only the president knows” what action will be taken regarding Iran.
Literally nothing @VP said here "implies" this, you absolute buffoons https://t.co/7JU3wXMaWX
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 7, 2026
