Lok Sabha Election results: Netizens unleash memes amid outcome suspense
What's the story
As the vote counting for the Lok Sabha elections 2024 commenced on Tuesday, social media platforms were awash with memes and humorous messages.
The meme-fest on social media platforms like X and Instagram reflects the excitement and anticipation surrounding the election results.
Users are sharing humorous takes on the electoral drama, with some poking fun at the nail-biting suspense while others flooding memes on how stock markets have crashed as the election results did not align with exit poll predictions.
Big setback
INDIA bloc leading in 41 of 80 seats in UP
According to early trends, the PM Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has crossed the majority mark of 272 and is leading in 298 seats.
In comparison, the opposition bloc (INDIA) has put on a tough fight, leading in 225.
In Tamil Nadu, the INDIA bloc is anticipated to sweep the elections with a projected landslide victory.
In Uttar Pradesh, the INDIA bloc was leading in 41 of the 80 seats as of 1:00pm, causing one the most surprising trends.
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BJP MP Smriti Irani is trailing in Amethi
Kishori Lal leading from Amethi🥳🥳🥳 #ElectionsResults pic.twitter.com/KX5mcRHb80
— अंशुल KARNAL (@Anshulkarnal) June 4, 2024
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SP's performance in UP has surprised one and all
Bilkul padhai nahi ki bolke top karne wale launde 😭😂 #ElectionsResults pic.twitter.com/dblnOTgZLo
— Roshan Rai (@RoshanKrRaii) June 4, 2024
State projections
Maharashtra and Karnataka: Predicted wins for BJP-led NDA
In Maharashtra, the BJP-led NDA is forecasted to secure a significant number of seats, with key players like Piyush Goyal and Arvind Sawant adding to the electoral drama.
The state is also witnessing a contest between the Mahayuti and MVA alliances.
Further south in Karnataka, exit polls suggest that the BJP-led NDA is likely to clinch most of the seats.
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All eyes on election outcome as NDA-INDIA fight intensifies
Mein aur mere Pitaji election results dekhte hue#ElectionsResults pic.twitter.com/c9qRJDyiYE
— Desi Bhayo (@desi_bhayo88) June 4, 2024
Other contests
In Bihar, NDA leads in 34 seats of 40
West Bengal is currently witnessing a high-stakes battle between the TMC and BJP. As per early trends, INDIA bloc is ahead with 32 leads while BJP has hopes of securing a win in 9 seats.
In contrast, Delhi is bracing for another potential BJP victory.
In Bihar, NDA leads in 34 seats of the total 40. In Madhya Pradesh, NDA dominates with trends showing win in all 29 seats.
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The election rivalry is real this time
Aaj Tak vs News 24 today#ElectionsResults pic.twitter.com/wvkFKQrtwm
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) June 4, 2024
Market crash
Sensex, Nifty suffer massive crash
Stock markets crashed on Tuesday as the early election result trends did not align with the exit poll predictions.
Sensex was down by over 6,100 points (8%) at 70,330, while Nifty was down by over 1,955 points (8.4%) at 21,308.
Investor wealth has been wiped off by ₹21 lakh crore. PSU stocks emerged as top drags with SBI down nearly 18%.
Adani Group stocks crashed up to 24%, while Volatility Index India (VIX) has surged over 40%.
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Down 8%, Nifty records biggest intraday fall since February 2022
Share Market 😂😭#ElectionsResults pic.twitter.com/gU56259IFU
— Wellu (@Wellutwt) June 4, 2024
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Buying the dip?
Me to friend who told me to buy more stocks after exit polls pic.twitter.com/vnQ6DQQSIl
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) June 4, 2024