- Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared victory in national elections, but his party fell short of winning an unassailable majority.
- Modi’s National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is set to form the government for the third time.
- The victory marks a significant milestone for Modi, making him one of India’s most successful post-independence politicians.
- However, Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) failed to secure the 272 seats needed for an outright majority in parliament.
- The BJP won 240 seats, while the NDA alliance secured a combined total of 292 seats.
- Modi’s ambition to achieve a 400-seat supermajority was not realized, leading to reliance on coalition partners to form a government.
- Despite the setback, Modi remains a dominant figure in Indian politics, having won the last two elections with a simple majority for the BJP.
- The election outcome reflects both Modi’s enduring popularity and the challenges faced by his party in securing a decisive mandate.
CUCET 2021 : 1 Exam for 41 Central Universities | Important Update
Students seeking admission to undergraduate courses in 41 central universities may not be able to rely on their Class 12th marks alone. With the finalization of plan to conduct the Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET), students will have to prepare to fill an online form and appear for the test.