Siddaramaiah Predicts BJP Will Win Fewer Than 220 Seats in 2024 Lok Sabha Elections

In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has refuted reports of a strong BJP undercurrent in India, stating that there is no 'Modi wave' in the country, particularly in Karnataka. Siddaramaiah claimed that the BJP's goal of winning 400 seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections is unrealistic, predicting that the NDA alliance will not surpass 220 seats.

Siddaramaiah expressed confidence that the Congress will win 20 seats in Karnataka and that his government will complete its term regardless of the election results. He also described the alliance between the BJP and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda's Janata Dal (Secular) as an "unholy one." "The Congress could not make any gains when it tied up with the JD(S) in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, and the BJP-JD(S) alliance in the 2024 elections will not benefit the alliance partners but instead benefit the Congress," Siddaramaiah stated.

The Karnataka Chief Minister criticized the JD(S) leaders for wearing saffron attire and claimed that no one from the BJP-JD(S) alliance will win in the upcoming elections. He reiterated that the Congress is in a position to improve its electoral tally in 2024 due to its guarantee schemes.

Why this matters: The 2024 Lok Sabha elections will be a crucial test for both the BJP-led NDA and the opposition parties, with the outcome potentially shaping the political landscape of India for the next five years. Siddaramaiah's prediction of the BJP winning fewer than 220 seats, if it comes true, could have significant implications for the formation of the next government at the center.

Siddaramaiah also asserted that the INDIA bloc, a coalition of opposition parties, is not at a disadvantage despite not declaring a prime ministerial candidate. He claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has failed to fulfill his promises, which will contribute to the BJP's poor performance in the upcoming elections.

Key Takeaways

• Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah refutes 'Modi wave', says BJP's 400-seat goal unrealistic
• Predicts NDA will not cross 220 seats in 2024 Lok Sabha polls
• Confident Congress will win 20 seats in Karnataka, govt to complete term
• Calls BJP-JD(S) alliance 'unholy', claims Congress to benefit from it
• Asserts INDIA bloc not at disadvantage despite no PM candidate declaration