The Andhra Pradesh Assembly Election Results, a significant event in India's political landscape, are set to be announced today following the voting that took place on May 13, 2024. The Election Commission has arranged for the vote counting to commence at 8 am, revealing the fate of 175 Assembly seats and 25 Lok Sabha constituencies. The state witnessed a voter turnout of approximately 68%, marginally higher than the previous election's 67.94%.
Key players in this electoral contest include current Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), who is defending his seat in Pulivendula, along with TDP leader and former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu in Kuppam, and Jana Sena Party’s Pawan Kalyan in Pithapuram. Exit poll projections have stirred anticipation, indicating a potential reversal of fortunes for the YSRCP, with many forecasting a win for the TDP-BJP-JSP alliance.
The count begins with postal ballots, providing initial indicators, while a comprehensive setup of 557 tables for assembly constituencies and 443 for Lok Sabha seats ensures a systematic counting process. The voter turnout, at 80.66%, slightly surpasses the 80.39% of 2019, highlighting high voter engagement.
In the 2019 elections, the YSRCP secured a monumental win with a 49.9% vote share in the assembly and 49.1% in the Lok Sabha elections. However, the electoral mood this year, as per exit polls, suggests a shift, aligning with the trend of a potential comeback for the TDP-led alliance. This political spectacle is not just crucial for Andhra Pradesh but also adds to the suspense surrounding the national Lok Sabha Elections 2024, a decisive moment in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's political journey as he aims for a third term.
Stay tuned for live updates as the electoral drama unfolds, revealing the outcome that will shape Andhra's political future and contribute to the national political discourse.