Lok Sabha election 2024: Main political parties and candidates
By Vivek Dubey
By Vivek Dubey
CNBC-TV18.com
CNBC-TV18.com
Published Apr 16, 2024
Published Apr 16, 2024
India, with nearly a billion eligible voters, will set off on the world's largest electoral exercise. A serious contest between a few parties will likely be dominated by PM Modi and his ruling BJP.
Party Dominance
Of 2,500+ parties, 10 hold 86% of Lok Sabha seats.
BJP’s Birth
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), world’s largest political outfit, was born out of the Jan Sangh party.
BJP’s Rise
Struggled initially, but formed a majority government in 2014 under Narendra Modi.
Modi’s Journey
Modi, born in Gujarat, joined the RSS in his 20s and the Jan Sangh later.
Modi’s Popularity
After a decade in power, Modi remains popular as he seeks a third term.
Modi’s Constituency
Modi is seeking re-election from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Amit Shah
Shah, a close Modi aide, is India’s home affairs minister.
Congress’s Legacy
Congress, India’s oldest party, governed India for most years since independence.
Rahul Gandhi
Gandhi, Modi’s main opponent, is a four-time parliament member.
AAP’s Emergence
The Aam Aadmi Party emerged from a strong anti-corruption movement in 2011.
AAP’s Success
AAP formed a local government in Delhi in 2015, upsetting established parties.
DMK’s Influence
DMK, a strong regional force in India’s south, is India’s third-largest party.
TMC’s Power
Trinamool Congress, India’s fourth-largest party, holds power in West Bengal.