Counting Begins in India's Historic Election

Over 640 Million Votes Cast in 2024 General Election

Nearly a Billion People Eligible to Vote

Counting of over 640 million votes that were cast in the 2024 Indian general elections began early on Thursday. The poll, which was conducted across India between December 10 and 20, saw nearly a billion people eligible to vote. This is the largest democratic exercise in the world, and the results are eagerly awaited.

The counting process is expected to take several days, and the final results are likely to be announced by the end of the week. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is seeking a second term in office. The main opposition party, the Indian National Congress (INC), is led by Rahul Gandhi.

The outcome of the election will have a significant impact on India's future. The BJP has promised to continue its focus on economic growth, while the INC has pledged to focus on social welfare programs. The election is also being seen as a referendum on Modi's leadership.

India is a vast and diverse country, and the election campaign has been marked by a number of issues. These include the economy, unemployment, corruption, and national security. The results of the election will be closely watched by the international community, as India is a major player in global affairs.

The counting process is being closely monitored by the Election Commission of India. The commission has set up a number of measures to ensure that the counting is fair and transparent.

The results of the election are expected to be announced by the end of the week. The outcome of the election will have a significant impact on India's future.