Number Theory: The directional shifts that defined the polls

While the BJP has maintained its overall vote share compared to 2019, its median vote share has decreased compared to 2019.

The 2024 Lok Sabha elections are a big shift from the past two general elections. While the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won single-party majorities in 2014 and 2019, and increased its seat share and vote share between the two elections, its seat share has fallen below the majority mark in these elections. However, this is not the only directional shift in 2024. Here are five charts that summarise the major changes.

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