Fact check: Modi’s claim that BJP received over 50% votes in several states needs some context

On March 28, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new extended central office of the Bharatiya Janata Party in New Delhi. Modi addressed the party leaders present at the occasion and acknowledged the accomplishments of BJP governments at both the Centre and state levels. He spoke about BJP’s journey from two to 303 Lok Sabha seats and claimed that BJP receives more than 50% votes in many states.

PM Shri @narendramodi inaugurates newly constructed BJP Central Office (Ext.) in presence of BJP National President Shri @JPNadda in New Delhi. https://t.co/T3lWugjM5o— BJP (@BJP4India) March 28, 2023

The Prime Minister’s statement however lacks context as it is unclear whether he is referring to General Assembly Elections or State Legislative Assembly Elections.

To verify the claim, FactChecker analysed election results published by the Election Commission of India to find out how many states had received 50% or more share in votes. We found that the BJP had secured over 50% of the votes independently in 11 states and two Union Territories in the 2019 General Assembly Elections. In two states, Uttar Pradesh and Tripura, the BJP received nearly 50% of the votes.

The BJP also received over 50% of the votes in Gujarat and Arunachal Pradesh in the State Legislative Assembly Elections.

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