Introduction
The Telangana-Hyderabad Lok Sabha Election 2024 has been closely watched, with significant implications for the southern state. As the counting of votes progresses, here are the key highlights:
1. Counting of Votes
- The counting of votes began at 8 am on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
- By the evening of June 4, we can expect the official results to be announced.
2. Exit Poll Predictions
- Exit polls suggest that the BJP-led NDA may emerge as the winner in Telangana.
- The News18 Mega Exit Poll projected 7-10 seats for the BJP out of the 17 available.
- The ruling Congress was predicted to secure 5-8 seats.
3. Key Contest in Hyderabad
- Hyderabad is witnessing a heated contest between sitting MP and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and the BJP’s Sanatan Dharma proponent, Madhavi Latha.
- According to the News18 Mega Exit Poll, Owaisi is likely to retain his stronghold, but Latha is giving him a tough fight.
4. Previous Election Results (2019)
- In the 2019 General Elections, the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (now BRS) secured nine out of the 17 seats with a vote share of 41.71%.
- The BJP won four seats with a vote share of 19.65%.
- The Congress obtained three seats with a vote share of 29.79%.
- The remaining seat went to the AIMIM with a vote share of 2.80%.
Stay tuned for further updates as the final results are declared!
