The results of the 18th Lok Sabha Election are almost in, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) finds itself in a tight spot. Despite pre-election claims of winning over 400 seats, the party has not yet crossed the 272-seat majority threshold required to form the government.

The current trends show that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the BJP, is leading with 297 seats, while the INDIA Alliance is close behind with 236 seats. Interestingly, Madhya Pradesh is the only state where the BJP is the sole dominant party.

Some key updates from the hot seats and its leading candidates:

– North East Delhi: Manoj Tiwary, Bharatiya Janata Party

– Varanasi: NARENDRA MODI, Bharatiya Janata Party

– Kannauj: AKHILESH YADAV, Samajwadi Party

– Mainpuri: DIMPLE YADAV, Samajwadi Party

– Amethi: KISHORI LAL, Indian National Congress

– Rae Baraeily: RAHUL GANDHI, Indian National Congress

– Gorakhpur: RAVINDRA SHUKLA ALIAS RAVI KISHAN, Bharatiya Janata Party

– Lucknow: RAJ NATH SINGH, Bharatiya Janata Party

– Kairana: IQRA CHOUDHARY, Samajwadi Party

– Hyderabad: ASADUDDIN OWAISI, All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen

– Chhindwara: BUNTY VIVEK SAHU, Bharatiya Janata Party

– New Delhi: BANSURI SWARAJ, Bharatiya Janata Party

– Mandi: KANGNA RANAUT, Bharatiya Janata Party

– Puri: Sambit Patra, Bharatiya Janata Party

The results so far suggest a tight race, with the BJP struggling to secure a clear majority. The final outcome will be closely watched as it will determine the shape of the next government.