Lok Sabha Elections 2024: BJP vs Opposition – Know the win?

Election Campaigns Heat Up Across the Nation

As the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 approach, political parties have intensified their campaigns across the country. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is conducting large-scale rallies, focusing on their achievements in infrastructure, economic growth, and national security. Meanwhile, opposition parties, including Congress, AAP, and regional alliances, are countering BJP’s claims, promising job creation, inflation control, and better governance.

In Uttar Pradesh, PM Modi addressed a massive gathering, highlighting government schemes like PM Awas Yojana, Ayushman Bharat, and Digital India, emphasizing how they have transformed millions of lives. The BJP’s campaign is heavily centered around the theme of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India), with Modi urging voters to support the continuity of his leadership.

On the other hand, the opposition parties, led by Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal, and Akhilesh Yadav, are aggressively targeting the government over rising unemployment, inflation, and farmer distress. The INDIA bloc (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) is trying to consolidate anti-BJP votes, with leaders holding joint rallies in Maharashtra, Bihar, and West Bengal.

Key Issues Shaping the Elections

1. Unemployment & Economy: Opposition parties claim that job opportunities have declined, while the government highlights record-high startup growth and manufacturing expansion.
2. Inflation & Price Hikes: Rising fuel and essential commodity prices are a major talking point, with promises of relief measures from opposition leaders.
3. National Security: BJP is leveraging its strong stance on border security and counterterrorism measures, citing past military operations like the Balakot airstrike.
4. Welfare Schemes: Both parties are offering new benefits for farmers, women, and the middle class, with competitive promises to woo voters.

Election Commission’s Preparations

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ramped up security measures, electronic voting machine (EVM) testing, and voter awareness programs to ensure a fair electoral process. Special cybersecurity teams are monitoring online misinformation, ensuring that fake news doesn’t influence voter decisions.

What’s Next?

With only a few weeks left, the political battle is expected to intensify with high-profile rallies, debates, and last-minute manifesto promises. Experts predict a close contest in key states like Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and West Bengal, which will ultimately decide the fate of Lok Sabha Elections 2024.