France election results: There has been a big upset in the French parliamentary elections. After coups in one country after another, there are now signs that Macron may lose power in France as well. There was an uproar in the exit polls of the French elections when the left alliance was seen getting more seats.
Violence erupts in Paris
The exit polls showing the leftist alliance getting a majority have increased Macron's party's worries. Meanwhile, there has been a lot of commotion on the streets of Paris and fierce clashes have taken place between the protesters and the police. In this case, scenes of arson were also seen on the streets on Sunday evening. The exit polls unexpectedly show the leftist alliance winning the most seats. While Macron's party is in second place.
The party which is considered a strong contender is in a bad shape
While Le Pen's radical right-wing party National Rally, which is considered strong, has been given the third place. In opinion polls, the party was predicted to become the largest party but its condition seems to be deteriorating. With no party or coalition getting a majority, the fear of political and economic instability in France has increased.
Videos started surfacing
Meanwhile, amid indications of the victory of the leftist coalition, masked protesters took to the streets of France and incidents like arson and vandalism were carried out. More than 30,000 anti-riot police have been deployed across the country amid fears of increasing political tension.