Canada: NDP emerges as largest party in BC Assembly polls but no one near majority mark
BC NDP wins 46, BC Conservative 45 and Green Party wins 2 seats
Green Party emerges as kingmaker
Hardam Mann
Surrey, October 21, 2024: No political party has been able to secure clear majority in 43rd Assembly elections on October 19, 2024. Two main parties BCNDP and BC Conservative had contested on all 93 seats and were pitched in a close battle. Full results will be declared on October 26 but as per latest results NDP has won 46 seats whereas Conservative party has won 45 seats and Green Party has won 2 seats and has emerged as King maker. As some Assembly segments had wafer thin margin of victory and for this reason counting on these seats will be held again. Political observers have predicted that Sonia leader of Green Party is likely to extend support to NDP.