The General Election of India, 2019
Announcement of Results
The results of the 2019 Lok Sabha election will be announced on May 23, 2019. The election was held in seven phases from April 11 to May 19.
A Historic Election
This election is significant as it marks the 17th time that India has held general elections. Over 900 million eligible voters participated in the election, making it the largest democratic exercise in the world.
Key Details
The election saw a voter turnout of approximately 67%. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged as the largest party, winning 303 seats in the Lok Sabha, while the Indian National Congress (INC) won 52 seats. This result gives the BJP a clear majority in the lower house of parliament.
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