How many seats were won by the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) in the 19th Lok Sabha General Elections?

Correct option is C

• The 2019 Lok Sabha elections were conducted in seven phases across India.
• The BJP secured 303 seats, while its allies in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) helped them achieve a total of 353 seats.
• The Indian National Congress (INC) won 52 seats, making it the second-largest party.

• Composition:

• • Total Seats: 545 (before 2019) → Current: 543 (since Jammu & Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019).
  • Elected Members: 543 (elected through direct elections).
  • Nominated Members: 2 (from the Anglo-Indian community; nomination discontinued after the 104th Constitutional Amendment, 2019).

• Powers & Functions:

  • Legislative: Passes laws on subjects listed in the Union List and Concurrent List.
  • Financial: Controls budget and taxation policies; Money Bills can only be introduced in Lok Sabha.
  • Executive Control: Can remove the Council of Ministers by passing a no-confidence motion.
  • Judicial Powers: Can impeach the President and other constitutional authorities.

• Special Provisions:

  • In case of a National Emergency, the Lok Sabha’s term can be extended by one year at a time.
  • If Rajya Sabha rejects a Money Bill, the Lok Sabha’s decision is final.

• Recent Elections & Strength:
• 2014 Elections: BJP won 282 seats (majority).​
  
• 2024 Elections: BJP won 240 seats, forming a coalition government under NDA.