Lok Sabha election results 2019 live updates: Jagan Reddy's YSRCP crushes Chandrababu Naidu's TDP in Andhra Pradesh

The counting of votes for the 25 Lok Sabha seats in Andhra Pradesh started at 8 am on Thursday. The state on April 11 witnessed polling in the first phase and 79.74 per cent voters cast their ballot for the 319 candidates in the fray. This was the first time Andhra Pradesh voted in Lok Sabha election since the reorganisation of the state and the formation of Telangana. Of the total constituencies, Narasaraopet registered the highest voter turnout at 85.53 per cent. Stay tuned for live updates on Zee News.

HYDERABAD: YSRCP led by YS Jaganmohan Reddy is headed for a big victory in Andhra Pradesh over arch-rival and incumbent Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party chief Chandrababu Naidu as his party is currently leading in 24 out of 25 Lok Sabha seats, hours after the counting of votes began on Thursday, May 23. Jagan Reddy's party has further impressed the political observers by making a clean sweep in the assembly elections held simultaneously in the state. 

Besides Lok Sabha election, YS Jaganmohan Reddy also steered his party YSRCP to an emphatic victory in the Assembly elections too. The YSRCP chief is likely to take oath as the next Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on May 30. Thanking people of Andhra Pradesh for their support to Jagan Reddy's party, YSRCP leader Ummareddy Venkateswarlu said ''voters here have rejected the loot of outgoing TDP government in Andhra Pradesh led by Chandrababu Naidu''.   

The YSRCP Legislature Party will meet on May 25 to formally elect Jaganmohan Reddy as its leader, party sources said. Reddy will take oath as Chief Minister in the temple-town of Tirupati on May 30, the sources said. Several top leaders, including PM Narendra Modi, have congratulated Jagan Reddy for successfully leading his party to victory.   

The elections in Andhra Pradesh were a direct contest between the TDP and the YSRCP, with the Congress and the BJP (Bharatiya) pushed to the sidelines. 

The counting of votes for the 25 Lok Sabha seats in Andhra Pradesh, which started at 8 AM on Thursday, is still underway. Election trends have started pouring in and the final picture will be clear in a few hours from now, which will reveal the early winners and trailing candidates. 

The state on April 11 witnessed polling in the first phase and 79.74 per cent voters cast their ballot for the 319 candidates in the fray.

This was the first time Andhra Pradesh voted in Lok Sabha election since the reorganisation of the state and the formation of Telangana. Of the total constituencies, Narasaraopet registered the highest voter turnout at 85.53 per cent.

Here are the live updates on Lok Sabha election results from Andhra Pradesh:-

# Here are the latest Election Results:

98 results have been declared of which 61 have gone to BJP, 17 to INC, 4 to TRS, 3 to DMK, 2 to JKNC, SAD and Shiv Sena, 1 each to AITC, NCP, LJSP, BSP, JD(U) & JD (S). Of the remaining 444 seats, BJP leading in 241 seats, INC in 34, AITC in 21, DMK in 20, Shiv Sena in 16 and YSRC in 22 seats. 

# Here are the latest Lok Sabha elections 2019 Results from the ECI: 49 results declared 30 (BJP), 10(INC), 2 (TRS), 1 each to DMK, JKNC, NCP, LJSP, BSP, JD (S). Of the remaining 493 parliamentary constituencies, BJP is leading in 272, INC in 40, AITC in 23, DMK in 22, Shiv Sena in 18, YSRC in 22, BJD in 12, JD(U) in 16 and BSP in 10. 

49 results declared-30(BJP)10(INC), 2(TRS),1 each-DMK,JKNC,NCP,LJSP,BSP,JD (S).Of the remaining 493 const.,BJP leading in 272,INC in 40,AITC in 23,DMK in 22,Shiv Sena in 18,YSRC in 22,BJD in 12,JD(U) in 16&BSP in 10 const. Here’s looking at #Telangana #Punjab #Kerala #Lakshadweep pic.twitter.com/hSwPynOJBm — Election Commission #DeshKaMahatyohar (@ECISVEEP) May 23, 2019

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# Lok Sabha election results 2019: Jagan Reddy attributes YSRCP's victory to the people of Andhra Pradesh, says ''entire state has upheld the spirit of democracy.''

# Lok Sabha election results 2019: Jagan Reddy thanks to the people for trusting him as he prepares to become the next CM of AP.

# Lok Sabha election results 2019: YSRC chief congratulates PM Modi over the BJP's stupendous performance in the Lok Sabha polls. 

Dear @ysjagan,

Congratulations on the remarkable win in Andhra Pradesh. Best wishes to you for a successful tenure.

ప్రియమైన @ysjagan, ఆంధ్ర ప్రదేశ్ లో ఘన విజయాన్ని సాధించినందుకు అభినందనలు. మీ పదవీ కాలం విజయవంతం కావాలని ఆకాంక్షిస్తున్నాను. మీకు ఇవే శుభాకాంక్షలు. — Chowkidar Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 23, 2019

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# Lok Sabha election results 2019: PM Modi congratulates Jagan Reddy for YSRCP's remarkable win in assembly and Lok Sabha elections.  

# Lok Sabha election results 2019: As per the latest trends for 25 Lok Sabha seats: YSRC leading on 24, TDP 1. 

# Lok Sabha election results 2019: YSRCP candidate Duvvada Srinivas is leading from Srikakulam Lok Sabha seat

# Lok Sabha election results 2019: Jagan Reddy's YSRCP is currently ahead in 11 seats, TDP in 4.

# Lok Sabha election results 2019: In Andhra Pradesh, CM N Chandrababu Naidu is seeking re-election against a strong challenge from his rival, YSRCP chief Jagan Reddy.

# Andhra Pradesh assembly elections trends: YSRCP is leading on 35 seats, Telugu Desam Party leading on 6 seats, total 175 constituencies.

# Lok Sabha election results 2019: Jagan Reddy's YSRCP is head on 8 seats, TDP on 3 as per the trends available. 

# Assembly election results 2019: Andhra Pradesh has 175 assembly seats and 25 Lok Sabha seats.

# Lok Sabha election results 2019: A holiday has been declared in Andhra Pradesh today as counting is underway for both the Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections.

# Lok Sabha election results 2019: Counting of votes has begun in Andhra Pradesh.