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But the 2024 election threw a curveball. The BJP concluded the polls with 240 seats—well short of the majority threshold of 272. This was a stark deviation from predictions and a blow to Modi’s aura of invincibility. Although the BJP managed to form a coalition with smaller allied parties, the collective tally of 293 seats still represented a significant decline, as the party lost 63 seats from its previous tally. This underperformance not only diminished the BJP’s dominance but also signaled increasing political volatility and voter fatigue.