The results of India's general elections to constitute 18th Lok Sabha, held in April–June 2024 were announced on 4 and 5 June 2024. The main contenders were two alliance groups of the Incumbent National Democratic Alliance (N.D.A) led by Bharatiya Janata Party; and the Opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (I.N.D.I.A) led by Indian National Congress. In the legislative house of 543 seats, the incumbent NDA Alliance secured majority with 293 seats, which included BJP party's 240 seats, while the opposition INDIA Alliance got 234 seats, including the Congress party's 99 seats. On June 9, 2024, Narendra Modi took oath as Prime Minister, having been elected the leader of the NDA alliance, though BJP lost its majority.