10 Most Talked About Incidents On Facebook In 2014

BANGALORE: The year 2014 is coming to an end; it was marked by lots of ups and downs.  There were certain big events that added glory to the wonderful world and at the same time there were certain moments that shook the world. The biggest social media network, Facebook had seen it all.

It’s not always good to remember the bad phase of life, the nostalgia might break in but there are certain incidents in the history that are unforgettable. Facebook has released the statistics about the most trending topics of 2014 in India. Some of them are worth remembering and some of them were breathtaking. And if you are eager to note then here is the list of most talked about incidents on Facebook in 2014 as compiled by The Times of India.

1. Indian General Election, 2014

The Indian general election of 2014 was held to constitute the 16th Lok Sabha, electing members of parliament for all 543 parliamentary constituencies of India. Running in nine phases from 7 April to 12 May 2014, it was the longest election in the country's history.

According to the Election Commission of India, 814.5 million people were eligible to vote, with an increase of 100 million voters since the last general election in 2009, making it the largest-ever election in the world

The BJP itself won 31.0 percent of all votes and 282 (51.9 percent) of all seats. It is the first time since the 1984 Indian general elections that a party has won enough seats to govern without the support of other parties.

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