Early Trends Show Strong Lead for Modi's NDA in Indian Election

Exit Polls Predict Comfortable Victory for BJP-Led Alliance

India's national election is currently underway, and early trends indicate a strong lead for the ruling BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Exit polls by major news channels have predicted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will return to power for a historic third term, with the NDA likely to secure a majority in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian parliament.

Coalition Predicted to Win 400 Seats

Early election results suggest that the NDA coalition, led by Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), is leading in nearly 300 seats out of the total 543 elected to the Lok Sabha. Exit polls conducted by various news organizations, including India Today-Axis My India and News 24-Todays, have projected the NDA to win between 361 and 401 seats.

BJP Sets High Bar for Success

Ahead of the election, Modi set a high bar for success, predicting that the NDA would win more than 400 seats. While early trends indicate a strong lead for his coalition, it remains to be seen whether the BJP can match or surpass the projected tally.