Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Exit Polls: Pollsters predict Chandra Babu-led NDA's victory in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh's fiercely contested 2024 Assembly elections saw a voter turnout of 81.86%. Exit polls, released after the final phase of Lok Sabha voting, predict varied outcomes. TV9 suggests YSRCP winning 13 seats, while ABP-CVOTER and India TV-CNX predict an NDA (TDP-Jana Sena-BJP) win with up to 25 and 23 seats, respectively. Results are eagerly awaited on June 4.

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Vinaykumar Patil

First Published Jun 1, 2024, 7:43 PM IST | Last Updated Jun 1, 2024, 9:18 PM IST

The exit polls for the Lok Sabha elections 2024 for Andhra Pradesh state are out and the Republic TV-PMARQ exit poll forecasts a significant win for the BJP-led NDA in the state predicting they will secure 19 to 22 seats. Meanwhile, the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) is anticipated to win between 5 and 8 seats according to this exit poll.

The Jan Ki Baat exit poll presents a slightly different picture, predicting that the YSRCP will secure 8-13 seats, the TDP will win 10-14 seats, and the BJP will capture 2-3 seats in Andhra Pradesh. Pollsters indicate that YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy is facing significant challenges in his bid to retain power in Andhra Pradesh.

Most exit polls released on Saturday suggest a historic third term for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with the BJP-led NDA expected to win over 350 of the 543 Lok Sabha seats.

The Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections held on May 13, 2024, have kept citizens on edge as they eagerly await the exit polls scheduled for June 1. This coincides with the conclusion of the final phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Voter turnout

The Election Commission of India has prohibited the disclosure of exit polls until the voting process is completed across all states and union territories. The seventh phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 began at 7 am and will continue until 6 pm in seven states and the Union Territory of Chandigarh. Once the final vote is cast, the exit poll results will be released. Andhra Pradesh's exit polls will be live after 6:30 pm, with broadcasts on India Today and NDTV.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Exit Polls: PM Modi to score hat-trick as BJP-led NDA predicted to win over 350 seats

Historic election in Andhra Pradesh

This year's elections in Andhra Pradesh are among the most fiercely contested in the state's history. The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) is pitted against the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), with both parties striving to form the next state government. The BJP, a key NDA ally, is projected to secure between 4 to 6 seats, enhancing its influence in Andhra Pradesh. The YSRCP, led by YS Jaganmohan Reddy, is anticipated to win between 3 to 5 seats. Meanwhile, the Jana Sena Party, founded by actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan, is projected to secure up to 2 seats.

2014 Lok Sabha elections: Predictions vs Results

In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, Chandrababu Naidu’s TDP won 15 seats, the YSRCP secured 8 seats, and the BJP managed to win 2 seats.

2019 Lok Sabha Elections: Predictions vs Results

The 2019 elections saw the YSRCP dominate, winning 22 out of 25 seats in Andhra Pradesh with a 49.15% vote share. The TDP was significantly reduced, securing only 3 seats despite garnering nearly 40% of the votes.

Voting in 2024

Voting for Andhra Pradesh's 25 Lok Sabha seats took place on May 13 during the fourth phase of the national elections. The state witnessed a fierce contest between the ruling YSR Congress and the opposition alliance of TDP, Jana Sena, and BJP. Polling was held simultaneously for 175 Assembly and 25 Lok Sabha constituencies, with a notable 81.86% voter turnout recorded. Both rural and urban voters showed strong participation.

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