BJP
The BJP has set a high target of winning 370 seats on its own in the Lok Sabha elections, with the ultimate goal of securing over 400 seats with the support of its alliance partners. The party, which has been campaigning on promises such as the construction of the Ram Mandir and the revocation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, faces the challenge of maintaining its increasing vote share and seat count in this election. In the previous 2019 elections, the BJP saw an improvement from its 2014 performance, winning 303 seats with more than 37 percent of the vote share.
Congress
In contrast to the BJP’s success, the Congress party has struggled in recent Lok Sabha elections. Despite putting in efforts, the party was limited to 44 seats in 2014 and only managed to reach 52 seats in 2019, with the former party president Rahul Gandhi even losing from a traditional seat like Amethi. Since the 2019 elections, the party has faced the departure of many big leaders in various states. However, Congress is pinning its hopes on a better performance this time, aided by alliance partners in states like Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Gujarat.
Rashtriya Lok Dal and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party
Parties like the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) and the Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) are also facing significant challenges in these elections. The RLD, which had zero seats in the previous general elections, joined the BJP-led alliance this time, causing a setback to the opposition India Block. Meanwhile, the SBSP’s hold on Rajbhar votes is being tested, especially after questions were raised about Om Prakash Rajbhar’s influence following the defeat of a BJP candidate in a recent by-election. With different parties and alliances vying for seats, these Lok Sabha elections are crucial for all stakeholders involved.
