Highlights: President Kovind asks Modi to decide council of ministers, date of swearing-in ceremony
Newly-elected MPs of the BJP-led NDA today met at the central hall where Prime Minister Narendra Modi was unanimously elected as leader of NDA. While the BJP has won 302 seats, with one more result pending, the National Democratic Alliance has nearly 350 members in the Lok Sabha. Stay tuned and keep refreshing this page for fastest and latest updates on Lok Sabha Election Results 2019-
ABP News Bureau Last Updated: 25 May 2019 09:48 PM
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 23, led his Bharatiya Janata Party to a super-sized victory for a second term in office, as his message of nationalism, security,...More
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 23, led his Bharatiya Janata Party to a super-sized victory for a second term in office, as his message of nationalism, security, Hindu pride and a New India was wholeheartedly embraced by voters across large swathes of the country.The BJP got an absolute majority bagging 290 of the 511 seats, results of which were declared this morning and was on course to touch the 300-seat mark in the 542-member Lok Sabha. Leading in another 13 seats, the BJP has already surpassed its 2014 performance when it won 282 seats.With the elections establishing the 68-year-old Modi as the most popular leader in decades, the BJP and its allies in the National Democratic Alliance(NDA) are poised to clinch around 350 seats as against their previous 336.Such was the force of the BJP wave that even Congress President Rahul Gandhi lost in his bastion of Amethi in Uttar Pradesh to Smriti Irani, but in consolation prize won the Wayanad seat in Kerala. Former prime minister and JD(S) supremo H D Deve Gowda also bit the dust when he lost the Tumkur seat in Karnataka where the BJP bagged 25 of the 28 seats.After Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi, Modi is the third prime minister of the country and the first non-Congress one -- who has been able to retain power for a second term with full majority in Lok Sabha. The victory margin left the combined opposition in the dust, with the Congress Party topping the group winning or leading in 52 seats, according to the partial results.
President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to decide the council of ministers and the date of his swearing-in ceremony. The president also appointed Modi to the office of Prime Minister of India, a communique issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan said. Kovind requested Modi to advise him about the names of others to be appointed members of the Union Council of Ministers; and
indicate the date and time of the swearing-in ceremony to be held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, it said.
Modi was formally intimated when he called on the president at the Rashtrapati Bhavan this evening in his capacity as the leader of the BJP Parliamentary Party, which has majority support in the House of the People following the general election to the 17th Lok Sabha, the communique said.
indicate the date and time of the swearing-in ceremony to be held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, it said.
Modi was formally intimated when he called on the president at the Rashtrapati Bhavan this evening in his capacity as the leader of the BJP Parliamentary Party, which has majority support in the House of the People following the general election to the 17th Lok Sabha, the communique said.
An NDA delegation handed over to the President a letter stating that Narendra Modi had been elected leader of the BJP Parliamentary Party. Letters of support from NDA constituent parties were also handed over to the President.
I have asked NDA leaders to maintain restraint in speaking to media, some statements made for publicity often trouble us: Narendra Modi
I'm talking to you after bowing before the constitution, there can not be a 'bhed-rekha' for a people's representative. We are for those who were with us, we are also for those who will be with us: Narendra Modi
This is for the first time in Independent India that such large number of women MPs are sitting in the Parliament. This has been made possible due to women power: Narendra Modi
We are here for those who trusted us today. We are here for those too whose trust we are yet to win: Narendra Modi
These elections were pro-incumbency. This pro-incumbency wave is tied with the thread of trust...The trust was not only between people and govt but also among people themselves. This gave birth to that trust: Narendra Modi
You all have elected me as the leader, I think of it as a part of the system, I'm one of you, equal to you: Narendra Modi
You all deserve greetings but those elected for the first time deserve an even bigger one. I offer all of you my greetings. People have accepted us due to our 'seva bhav'. One has to prepare oneself to be always ready to help people even when you move through the lanes of politics and power. 2019 elections have worked towards breaking down walls and connecting hearts. In a way they had become a way to unite the society...This gave a new height to these elections. The people have started a new era and all of us are a witness to it: Narendra Modi
You all deserve greetings but those elected for the first time deserve an even bigger one. I offer all of you my greetings. People have accepted us due to our 'seva bhav'. One has to prepare oneself to be always ready to help people even when you move through the lanes of politics and power. 2019 elections have worked towards breaking down walls and connecting hearts. In a way they had become a way to unite the society...This gave a new height to these elections. The people have started a new era and all of us are a witness to it: Narendra Modi
After being unanimously elected leader of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, Modi will now call on President Ram Nath Kovind to stake his claim to form the government, following which he will be sworn in as the next prime minister, likely next week. Top alliance leaders, including JD(U)'s Nitish Kumar, Shiv Sena's Uddhav Thackeray and Akali Dal's Parkash Singh Badal, extended their party's support after Modi was elected as the leader of the BJP parliamentary party at first.
BJP President Amit Shah says I thank all the allies and the MPs who have unanimously chosen NDA's leader Narendra Modi as the new Prime Minister of the country.
BJP President Amit Shah says I thank all the allies and the MPs who have unanimously chosen NDA's leader Narendra Modi as the new Prime Minister of the country.
BJP President Amit Shah says I thank all the allies and the MPs who have unanimously chosen NDA's leader Narendra Modi as the new Prime Minister of the country.
BJP President Amit Shah says I thank all the allies and the MPs who have unanimously chosen NDA's leader Narendra Modi as the new Prime Minister of the country.
BJP President Amit Shah presents the proposal to elect Narendra Modi as leader of the BJP parliamentary party. Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari second proposal.
PM Narendra Modi reaches parliament where he will address NDA leaders shortly. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has got more than 350 members in Lok Sabha, including 303 of the BJP.
During NDA Parliamentary Board meeting, Narendra Modi is expected to address the MPs following his election as their leader. With Modi already being announced as the prime ministerial candidate of the alliance, the meeting is being considered a mere formality.
During NDA Parliamentary Board meeting, Narendra Modi is expected to address the MPs following his election as their leader. With Modi already being announced as the prime ministerial candidate of the alliance, the meeting is being considered a mere formality.
CWC thanks all our allies and the respective leadership who joined hands with the Congress party to fight this ideological battle. CWC recommends a thorough introspection and requested Rahul Gandhi for a complete overhaul and a detailed restructuring of the party. CWC also noted that India faces a number of challenges as the new government takes over. The issue of surging oil prices, unchecked NPAs, looming job crisis and agrarian crisis continue. Congress party will continue to play a constructive role to resolve these issues: K C Venugopal
Congress President Rahul Gandhi thanks all the people in the party who fought hard in this ideological battle. Congress has lost the battle but our fight against divisive forces and our commitment to our principles continue to be stronger: Randeep Singh Surjewala
Party says that the CWC has given Congress President the right to makes changes to restructure the party, a plan for this will be brought soon.
Party says that the CWC has given Congress President the right to makes changes to restructure the party, a plan for this will be brought soon.
Party says that the CWC has given Congress President the right to makes changes to restructure the party, a plan for this will be brought soon.
Congress President Rahul Gandhi presented his resignation to the CWC, but the CWC unanimously rejected it, as we need his guidance and leadership: Randeep Singh Surjewala
Earlier, minutes after reports of Congress President Rahul Gandhi offering his resignation flashed across the media on Saturday, even as the Congress Working Committee meeting was in progress, party spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala clarified that there was no truth in the matter, and it was incorrect.
Sending out a message to the media waiting outside the party headquarters at 24, Akbar Road, Surjewala clarified the reports of Gandhi offering to quit are incorrect.
Sending out a message to the media waiting outside the party headquarters at 24, Akbar Road, Surjewala clarified the reports of Gandhi offering to quit are incorrect.
Election Commission submits list of newly-elected MPs to President Ram Nath Kovind for constitution of 17th Lok Sabha.
Election Commission submits list of newly-elected MPs to President Ram Nath Kovind for constitution of 17th Lok Sabha.
No decision has yet been made on inviting foreign leaders for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony which is scheduled to take place on May 30, 4 days after the BJP will stake claim to form the government in centre for second term.
JUST IN | President of India, on advice of Union Cabinet, has signed the order of dissolving the 16th Lok Sabha.
JUST IN | President of India, on advice of Union Cabinet, has signed the order of dissolving the 16th Lok Sabha.
Congress has not confirmed Rahul's resignation offer.
ANI quoted Congress’ Randeep Singh Surjewala clarifying that the reports of Rahul Gandhi offering his resignation are incorrect. CWC meeting underway and according to sources, Rahul is yet to address the party leaders in the meeting. More details awaited.
ANI quoted Congress’ Randeep Singh Surjewala clarifying that the reports of Rahul Gandhi offering his resignation are incorrect. CWC meeting underway and according to sources, Rahul is yet to address the party leaders in the meeting. More details awaited.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath was conspicously missing from the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting held here on Saturday to discuss the reasons for the party's abysmal performance in the 2019 general elections.
Most of the party's senior leaders such as former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, party chief Rahul Gandhi, UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Ghulam Nabi Azad and Mallikarjun Kharge attended the meet.
Most of the party's senior leaders such as former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, party chief Rahul Gandhi, UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Ghulam Nabi Azad and Mallikarjun Kharge attended the meet.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath was conspicously missing from the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting held here on Saturday to discuss the reasons for the party's abysmal performance in the 2019 general elections.
Most of the party's senior leaders such as former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, party chief Rahul Gandhi, UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Ghulam Nabi Azad and Mallikarjun Kharge attended the meet.
Most of the party's senior leaders such as former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, party chief Rahul Gandhi, UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Ghulam Nabi Azad and Mallikarjun Kharge attended the meet.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath was conspicously missing from the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting held here on Saturday to discuss the reasons for the party's abysmal performance in the 2019 general elections.
Most of the party's senior leaders such as former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, party chief Rahul Gandhi, UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Ghulam Nabi Azad and Mallikarjun Kharge attended the meet.
Most of the party's senior leaders such as former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, party chief Rahul Gandhi, UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Ghulam Nabi Azad and Mallikarjun Kharge attended the meet.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath was conspicously missing from the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting held here on Saturday to discuss the reasons for the party's abysmal performance in the 2019 general elections.
Most of the party's senior leaders such as former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, party chief Rahul Gandhi, UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Ghulam Nabi Azad and Mallikarjun Kharge attended the meet.
Most of the party's senior leaders such as former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, party chief Rahul Gandhi, UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Ghulam Nabi Azad and Mallikarjun Kharge attended the meet.
Rahul's Resignation Rejected: Rahul Gandhi's offer to quit as Congress party president rejected at crucial CWC meet.
All Congress leaders said to Rahul Gandhi,'You courageously fought with Modi and only you were such a leader in the whole opposition who fought with Modi in five years.'
All Congress leaders said to Rahul Gandhi,'You courageously fought with Modi and only you were such a leader in the whole opposition who fought with Modi in five years.'
It has been reported that former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UP (East) General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi, tried to persuade Rahul Gandhi not to resign. More details are awaited.
Congress president Rahul Gandhi offered to resign as the party president following the party's debacle in the Lok Sabha elections 2019. However, party brass urged Rahul to continue as the chief.
Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting is underway where all the memebers of CWC and other party leaders are participating. Top Congress leaders from across the country got together to review the Lok Sabha poll drubbing, as the party's highest decision-making body met. However, senior Congress leader and MP CM kamal Nath skipped the meet which has now kicked off a controversy.
The Congress Working Committee(CWC) meeting, chaired by Congress president Rahul Gandhi, is being attended by UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, former prime minister Manmohan Singh, chief ministers of party-ruled states and other top leaders from across the country.
According to sources, a few other senior leaders and party in-charges from states where the party drew a blank, are expected to offer to step down. The final call will be taken at the CWC, the party's highest decision-making body.
Congress won only 3 seats in three states -- Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh -- where it formed governments in December 2018.
'The chief ministers and party incharges from these three states will answer for the debacle and issues that needs to be prioritised in their respective states,' the source added.
Congress won only 3 seats in three states -- Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh -- where it formed governments in December 2018.
'The chief ministers and party incharges from these three states will answer for the debacle and issues that needs to be prioritised in their respective states,' the source added.
Heads have already started rolling after the party managed to win only 52 seats in the lower house, only eight more than 2014. Congress Uttar Pradesh in-charge Raj Babbar resigned from the post on Friday, along with campaign committee chief H.K. Patil, Odisha party chief Niranjan Patnaik and Amethi District Congress President Yogendra Misra.
In Uttar Pradesh, the party failed to even retain the Gandhi bation of Amethi, where Rahul Gandhi lost to Union Minister and BJP candidate Smriti Irani by a margin of over 55,000 votes.
In Karnataka, the party won only one seat with senior party leader Mallikarjun Kharge losing by a huge margin.
In Uttar Pradesh, the party failed to even retain the Gandhi bation of Amethi, where Rahul Gandhi lost to Union Minister and BJP candidate Smriti Irani by a margin of over 55,000 votes.
In Karnataka, the party won only one seat with senior party leader Mallikarjun Kharge losing by a huge margin.
Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, who has taken '100 per cent responsibility' for the defeat, is likely to offer his resignation before the top decision-making body of the party.
Out of the 23 CWC members, only four won in the just concluded elections -- party chief Rahul Gandhi, UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Gaurav Gogoi and A. Chella Kumar.
The 12 other CWC members, who lost the polls, include heavyweights like Mallikarjun Kharge, former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat, former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, former Lok Sabha speaker Meira Kumar, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Raghuveer Singh Meena, Jitin Prasada, Deepender Hooda, Sushmita Dev, K.H. Muniyappa and Arun Yadav.
Seven CWC members did not participate in the Lok Sabha elections this year.
The Congress Working Committee (CWC) met on Saturday to discuss the reasons for the party's abysmal performance across the country in the 2019 general elections.
Foremost on the table is the challenge to keep the flock together in states like Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh, where efforts were on to destabilise the government.
The party is also likely to discuss upcoming Assembly elections in Haryana, Jharkhand and Maharashtra, a source said.
Foremost on the table is the challenge to keep the flock together in states like Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh, where efforts were on to destabilise the government.
The party is also likely to discuss upcoming Assembly elections in Haryana, Jharkhand and Maharashtra, a source said.
Meanwhile, despite rumours of party chief Rahul Gandhi resigning from his post, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, in a series of tweets had said that these rumours are baseless and irrelevant. 'We shall never forget that it was because of Sh. Rahul Gandhi’s tireless efforts and fighting spirit that Congress was able to put up a strong challenge to NDA government,' Gehlot said.
Meanwhile, despite rumours of party chief Rahul Gandhi resigning from his post, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, in a series of tweets had said that these rumours are baseless and irrelevant. 'We shall never forget that it was because of Sh. Rahul Gandhi’s tireless efforts and fighting spirit that Congress was able to put up a strong challenge to NDA government,' Gehlot said.
Congress Working Committee (CWC) is underway to review poll debacle. Congress chief Rahul Gandhi could be seen sitting in between Sonia Gandhi and Manmohan Singh around the table in the meeting at party office.
Congress Working Committee (CWC) is underway to review poll debacle. Congress chief Rahul Gandhi could be seen sitting in between Sonia Gandhi and Manmohan Singh around the table in the meeting at party office.
Congress Working Committee (CWC) is underway to review poll debacle. Congress chief Rahul Gandhi could be seen sitting in between Sonia Gandhi and Manmohan Singh around the table in the meeting at party office.
The CWC meet is going to begin anytime now. All the leaders have arrived for the meeting. The top Congress leadership will deliberate on the reasons for the loss and assess them. The party suffered a loss for the second time in a row at the hands of the Narendra Modi led BJP.
The CWC meet is going to begin anytime now. All the leaders have arrived for the meeting. The top Congress leadership will deliberate on the reasons for the loss and assess them. The party suffered a loss for the second time in a row at the hands of the Narendra Modi led BJP.
Rahul Gandhi-led Congress Party will hold its first review meeting in a while today to discuss its defeat in the Lok Sabha elections. Gandhi is likely to offer his resignation at the meet, party sources said.
Rahul Gandhi-led Congress Party will hold its first review meeting in a while today to discuss its defeat in the Lok Sabha elections. Gandhi is likely to offer his resignation at the meet, party sources said.
Rahul Gandhi-led Congress Party will hold its first review meeting in a while today to discuss its defeat in the Lok Sabha elections. Gandhi is likely to offer his resignation at the meet, party sources said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Gujarat Sunday evening to seek the blessings of his mother after his BJP-led NDA returned to power with a massive majority in the Lok Sabha elections.
On Monday, he will be in Varanasi, the LS seat he retained in the elections by a margin of 4.79 lakh votes.
On Monday, he will be in Varanasi, the LS seat he retained in the elections by a margin of 4.79 lakh votes.
The NDA's landslide victory in the Lok Sabha elections has put the spotlight on the next big headline: the men and women who will be in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers.
Modi, the first Prime Minister to win two clear majorities in a row, could possibly bring in new faces in his Council of Ministers.
There is intense speculation that BJP President Amit Shah might be given a heavyweight Cabinet berth. He was not included in the Council of Ministers in the first term of the Modi government. Taking into account his exceptional role in delivering the party a massive second mandate, he could well be retained in the same position.
But since the party has a policy of one person not being given two positions, Shah may have to give up his role as the BJP chief in case he is inducted in the Council of Ministers.
Modi, the first Prime Minister to win two clear majorities in a row, could possibly bring in new faces in his Council of Ministers.
There is intense speculation that BJP President Amit Shah might be given a heavyweight Cabinet berth. He was not included in the Council of Ministers in the first term of the Modi government. Taking into account his exceptional role in delivering the party a massive second mandate, he could well be retained in the same position.
But since the party has a policy of one person not being given two positions, Shah may have to give up his role as the BJP chief in case he is inducted in the Council of Ministers.
US President Donald Trump telephoned Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday to congratulate him on the historic electoral victory in the Lok Sabha polls, the White House said. Both the leaders agreed to meet at the G-20 Summit in Japan next month as both pledged to further strengthen the US-India strategic partnership and build on the achievements of the last two years.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday thanked world leaders as their congratulatory messages kept pouring in after he led his Bharatiya Janata Party to a super-sized victory for a second term in office.
Those who called Modi included Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena, King of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and former prime minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda.
Felicitating Modi, Sirisena noted the enhanced engagements between the two neighbours and expressed his desire to further deepen the ties.
Modi thanked him and expressed his readiness to work even more closely for the benefit of the people of the two countries and the region, a statement from the prime minister's office said
Those who called Modi included Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena, King of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and former prime minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda.
Felicitating Modi, Sirisena noted the enhanced engagements between the two neighbours and expressed his desire to further deepen the ties.
Modi thanked him and expressed his readiness to work even more closely for the benefit of the people of the two countries and the region, a statement from the prime minister's office said
Looking forward to working with new govt of PM Modi: IMF
The IMF is looking forward to working with the new government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a top official said on Friday, asserting that India's reforms and future direction should continue to focus on achieving faster and more inclusive growth with low inflation.
The IMF is looking forward to working with the new government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a top official said on Friday, asserting that India's reforms and future direction should continue to focus on achieving faster and more inclusive growth with low inflation.
BJP has garnered 36.1 per cent vote share in Assam, its alliance partners Asom Gana Parishad
(AGP) and Bodo Peoples Front (BPF) together 10.71 per cent, while Congress registered 35.3 per cent and AIUDF 8.61 per cent, EC data said.
(AGP) and Bodo Peoples Front (BPF) together 10.71 per cent, while Congress registered 35.3 per cent and AIUDF 8.61 per cent, EC data said.
The sun sets on this term but the brightness our work has brought will continue to illuminate the lives of millions. A new dawn awaits, a new term beckons. We are even more determined to fulfil the dreams of 130 crore Indians and create the New India all of us dreamt of: PM Modi tweeted after tendering his resignation to the President.
Congress can never die and the country needs it, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot asserted on Friday and said the party will again reach out to people to ascertain the reasons for its drubbing in the Lok Sabha polls.
After losing to the BJP's Pragya Singh Thakur in Bhopal Lok Sabha seat, Congress veteran Digvijay Singh said on Friday that ideology of the assassin of Mahatma Gandhi has triumphed in the country.
The national capital continued with its trend of sending only one woman to Parliament as BJP leader Meenakshi Lekhi retained the New Delhi seat in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
The ruling BJP not only swept all the 10 seats in Haryana, but it inflicted heavy defeat on the opposition candidates as 203 aspirants lost their security deposits.
Actor-turned politician and BJP candidate from Mathura Hema Malini managed to retain her Lok Sabha seat by a margin of 2,93,471 votes this general election, polling over 96,000 more votes than the 2014 Lok Sabha polls.
A total of 147 candidates, including boxer-turned-politician Vijender Singh, and three nominees of the AAP lost their deposits in the national capital as they failed to muster a minimum of one sixth of the votes polled in their respective constituencies in the Lok Sabha election.
No alternative to Kejriwal in Delhi: AAP on Assembly polls in Delhi
After a crushing loss in Lok Sabha polls, senior Aam Aadmi Party leader Gopal Rai on Friday dismissed suggestions that it would have an impact on Delhi assembly elections slated for early next year, asserting that there is no alternative to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the national capital.
After a crushing loss in Lok Sabha polls, senior Aam Aadmi Party leader Gopal Rai on Friday dismissed suggestions that it would have an impact on Delhi assembly elections slated for early next year, asserting that there is no alternative to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the national capital.
National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah said on Friday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi cannot remove Article 35-A and Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir. He said the prime minister should make efforts to unite the people of the country instead of dividing them.
Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh who lost to BJP's Pragya Singh Thakur from Bhopal LS constituency: Today in this country, the ideology of the killer of Mahatma Gandhi won and the ideology of Gandhi lost. This is a cause of concern for me, reports ANI
Union Cabinet recommends dissolution of 16th Lok Sabha, news agency PTI quoted government sources as saying.
Out of 542 MPs who will take oath as members of the lower house in the next few days, 78 are women with Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal leading at 11 each.
Newly elected MPs of BJP-led NDA to meet tomorrow at 5 pm, reported news agency PTI adding that these MPs are expected to formally elect PM Narendra Modi as their leader.
TMC supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called an emergency meeting of leaders of her party on Saturday at her home to discuss the poll reversals following the stunning saffron surge in the state in the Lok Sabha polls.
Of the 11 women candidates in fray for the Lok Sabha polls in Haryana, only BJP's Sunita Duggal could taste victory.
Yogendra Mishra resigns after Congress’ defeat in Amethi:
Yogendra Mishra, President of District Congress Committee- Amethi, resigns from the post taking responsibility for the defeat.
(ANI)
Yogendra Mishra, President of District Congress Committee- Amethi, resigns from the post taking responsibility for the defeat.
(ANI)
Chandigarh: Over 41,000 voters pressed the none of the above (NOTA) button in the Lok Sabha polls in Haryana where the ruling BJP won all 10 seats.
The share of NOTA in Haryana was 0.68 per cent of the total votes polled, as per the Election Commission data.
(PTI)
The share of NOTA in Haryana was 0.68 per cent of the total votes polled, as per the Election Commission data.
(PTI)
The BJP-AJSU Party alliance swept the polls in Jharkhand, winning 12 of the 14 Lok Sabha seats while the Congress and the JMM bagged one each.
Riding a Modi wave for the second successive general elections, the saffron party won 11 seats and its ally emerged the winner in one, results made available by the Election Commission said.
PTI
Riding a Modi wave for the second successive general elections, the saffron party won 11 seats and its ally emerged the winner in one, results made available by the Election Commission said.
PTI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's re-election for a second five-year term drew a mixed response from the media in Pakistan with some calling it an empathetic mandate based on national security while others terming it a global trend of right-wing populists sweeping to victory.
Surprisingly the anti-Modi sting in the media was missing as for many outlets it was not an unexpected outcome of the elections.
There was also no use in regular reporting of threat to Muslims and minorities by Modi or his BJP. However, analysis and editorial did highlight such threats.
The element of in-depth coverage of elections followed by deep analysis was missing as almost all papers and other media outlets were dependent on news agencies in absence of dedicated reporting teams in India.
Dawn in a front page report wrote that Modi won an emphatic mandate in general elections that saw him pitching national security as an invincible talisman.
Surprisingly the anti-Modi sting in the media was missing as for many outlets it was not an unexpected outcome of the elections.
There was also no use in regular reporting of threat to Muslims and minorities by Modi or his BJP. However, analysis and editorial did highlight such threats.
The element of in-depth coverage of elections followed by deep analysis was missing as almost all papers and other media outlets were dependent on news agencies in absence of dedicated reporting teams in India.
Dawn in a front page report wrote that Modi won an emphatic mandate in general elections that saw him pitching national security as an invincible talisman.
The Cabinet and Union Council of Ministers are scheduled to meet on Friday evening to pass a resolution, recommending the dissolution of the 16th Lok Sabha.
Asaduddin Owaisi, AIMIM: BJP's onslaught was stopped wherever there were regional parties. BJP won 177 out of 300 where Congress was against them, after this result if someone says that they alone have the right to rule the country or defeat BJP, I don't think it has any value.
The ruling TMC has won 22 out of 42 Lok Sabha constituencies in West Bengal, after surviving a massive scare from the BJP, which made deep inroads into the state. The Mamata Banerjee-led party had won 34 parliamentary seats in the state in the 2014 general elections. BJP made huge strides in West Bengal by garnering 18 seats, 16 more than it had won in the 2014 polls, thereby breaching the once Left-ruled bastion and now the TMC citadel. Congress, on the other hand, managed to win just two seats while Left parties drew a blank.
Manoj Sinha, a dhoti-clad civil engineer from the prestigious Banaras Hindu University and three-time MP, seems to have fallen victim to caste equation as he lost from the Ghazipur constituency in eastern Uttar Pradesh by a margin of 1.19 lakh votes.
Sinha, who was Telecom Minister in the Narendra Modi government, lost to Afzal Ansari, the brother of don-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari. Ansari was the joint candidate of the 'mahagathbandhan' (BSP-SP-RLD alliance).
Sinha got 4.46 lakh votes as compared to BSP's Ansari who received 5.66 lakh votes.
Sinha had won this seat in 2014 by a margin of 32,452 votes.
Sinha, who was Telecom Minister in the Narendra Modi government, lost to Afzal Ansari, the brother of don-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari. Ansari was the joint candidate of the 'mahagathbandhan' (BSP-SP-RLD alliance).
Sinha got 4.46 lakh votes as compared to BSP's Ansari who received 5.66 lakh votes.
Sinha had won this seat in 2014 by a margin of 32,452 votes.
Madhya Pradesh: Pragya Singh Thakur reaches BJP state headquarters in Bhopal. She defeated Congress' Digvijaya Singh with a margin of 3,64,822 votes from Bhopal parliamentary constituency.
The Bharatiya Janata Party has effected a redrawing of its support base that now spreads beyond the Hindi heartland to include at least 10 states that form its core.
The results of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections show that Middle India is now firmly in the BJP's kitty and comprises Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand.
There are two noteworthy states on this list -- Odisha and West Bengal, ones outside the Hindi heartland but now part of the BJP's support base. Thus far they had been islands, ringfenced from direct BJP influence because of some essential cultural differences between what comprised the way of life of traditional BJP supporters and people in these states. That wall has been breached with these elections.
The results of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections show that Middle India is now firmly in the BJP's kitty and comprises Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand.
There are two noteworthy states on this list -- Odisha and West Bengal, ones outside the Hindi heartland but now part of the BJP's support base. Thus far they had been islands, ringfenced from direct BJP influence because of some essential cultural differences between what comprised the way of life of traditional BJP supporters and people in these states. That wall has been breached with these elections.
The BJP, which retained all the five Lok Sabha seats in Uttarakhand with huge victory margins, also got more than 60 per cent of the vote share this time, the highest by any party in the history of the hill state.
The BJP had captured 55.30 per cent of the total votes cast in the state in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls but this time got 61.0 per cent votes, increasing its vote share by 5.70 percentage points.
The increase in the BJP's vote share despite a voter turnout of 61.50 per cent which was a little less than in 2014 when the state had recorded 61.67 per cent polling makes it all the more creditable for the party.
The BJP had captured 55.30 per cent of the total votes cast in the state in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls but this time got 61.0 per cent votes, increasing its vote share by 5.70 percentage points.
The increase in the BJP's vote share despite a voter turnout of 61.50 per cent which was a little less than in 2014 when the state had recorded 61.67 per cent polling makes it all the more creditable for the party.
The BJP's resounding victory in the Lok Sabha elections that saw Prime Minister Narendra Modi make headlines across national and international dailies and also paint a vast swath of the mainland saffron brought in its wake some outstanding results from a number of states.
The BJP's resounding victory in the Lok Sabha elections that saw Prime Minister Narendra Modi make headlines across national and international dailies and also paint a vast swath of the mainland saffron brought in its wake some outstanding results from a number of states.
A day after sweeping the Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran L.K. Adavni at the latter's residence here.
Modi was accompanied by Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah. Later, he is expected to meet another senior BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi.
The BJP on Thursday recorded a stunning and historic victory by winning 299 seats while it was leading on four seats.
Modi was accompanied by Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah. Later, he is expected to meet another senior BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi.
The BJP on Thursday recorded a stunning and historic victory by winning 299 seats while it was leading on four seats.
A day after sweeping the Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran L.K. Adavni at the latter's residence here.
Modi was accompanied by Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah. Later, he is expected to meet another senior BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi.
The BJP on Thursday recorded a stunning and historic victory by winning 299 seats while it was leading on four seats.
Modi was accompanied by Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah. Later, he is expected to meet another senior BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi.
The BJP on Thursday recorded a stunning and historic victory by winning 299 seats while it was leading on four seats.
Delhi: PM Narendra Modi meets senior BJP leader LK Advani, to meet Murli Manohar Joshi later today also
Delhi: PM Narendra Modi meets senior BJP leader LK Advani, to meet Murli Manohar Joshi later today also
About 8000 voters opted for the none of the above (NOTA) button in elections to the Baramulla Parliamentary constituency of Jammu and Kashmir which was won by National Conference's Mohammad Akbar Lone.
In Baramulla constituency of north Kashmir, 7999 voters pressed the NOTA button, an election official said.
He said NOTA secured 1.79 per cent of the total votes polled in the constituency.
The NOTA secured more votes than four of the nine candidates who were in the fray in the constituency, the official said.
In Baramulla constituency of north Kashmir, 7999 voters pressed the NOTA button, an election official said.
He said NOTA secured 1.79 per cent of the total votes polled in the constituency.
The NOTA secured more votes than four of the nine candidates who were in the fray in the constituency, the official said.
Narendra Modi will meet LK Advandi today in some time to seek his blessing, ahead of forming the government for the second time at the centre.
Election Results 2019 LIVE: Narendra Modi will take oath on May 30 for the second time as Prime Minister of India. The oath-taking ceremony will take place between -5 pm on 30th May.
The BJP and its ally Apna Dal(S) are set to win 64 of Uttar Pradesh's 80 Lok Sabha seats, demolishing the challenge posed by the SP-BSP alliance, which is expected to get 15 seats between them.
The BJP has won 61 seats and its ally two seats in the politically crucial state, which sends the highest number of MPs to the Lower House.
The Samajwadi Party (SP) has won five seats and its alliance partner Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) nine.The Mayawati-led BSP and the BJP are leading in one seat each.
Congress won the lone Raebareli seat of Sonia Gandhi.
The counting of votes is still underway in Uttar Pradesh and the Election Commission has declared results of 78 seats as of 9:00 AM Friday.
The BJP has won 61 seats and its ally two seats in the politically crucial state, which sends the highest number of MPs to the Lower House.
The Samajwadi Party (SP) has won five seats and its alliance partner Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) nine.The Mayawati-led BSP and the BJP are leading in one seat each.
Congress won the lone Raebareli seat of Sonia Gandhi.
The counting of votes is still underway in Uttar Pradesh and the Election Commission has declared results of 78 seats as of 9:00 AM Friday.
In the latest update, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi is likely to tender his resignation from the post. As per reports, the same will be presented during the Congress Working Committee meeting (CWC) which is set to take place on May 25.
Congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his re-election, the United States has said that the just concluded elections in India, the largest democratic exercise in human history, is an inspiration for people around the world.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday led his Bharatiya Janata Party to a super-sized victory for a second term in office, winning an absolute majority and on course to touch the 300-seat mark in the 543-member Lok Sabha.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday led his Bharatiya Janata Party to a super-sized victory for a second term in office, winning an absolute majority and on course to touch the 300-seat mark in the 543-member Lok Sabha.
Lok Sabha Elections Results 2019: If caste barriers fell in the Lok Sabha elections 2019, dynasties became the second casualty with many political families, mostly belonging to the opposition camp, failing to win the people's mandate.
Be it the Mulayam Singh Yadav clan in Uttar Pradesh, Lalu Prasad's family in Bihar, the Hooda family in Haryana or the Pawars of Maharashtra, the going has been rough.
Be it the Mulayam Singh Yadav clan in Uttar Pradesh, Lalu Prasad's family in Bihar, the Hooda family in Haryana or the Pawars of Maharashtra, the going has been rough.
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau:On behalf of Govt of Canada,I congratulate PM Narendra Modi on his re-election.I look forward to continuing to work with him to improve lives of Canadians&Indians alike through education&innovation, investing in trade&investment,&fighting climate change
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau:On behalf of Govt of Canada,I congratulate PM Narendra Modi on his re-election.I look forward to continuing to work with him to improve lives of Canadians&Indians alike through education&innovation, investing in trade&investment,&fighting climate change
Modi easily won his seat in Varanasi with a margin of over 4.5 lakh votes while party president Amit Shah took Gandhinagar in their home state of Gujarat by over 5.5 lakh votes.
The euphoria of the victory was capped by a sombre speech by Modi in which he promised to devote 'every moment of my life and every fibre of my body' to the welfare of the nation. He also vowed that he will never do anything with ill-intention, nor will he do anything to enrich himself.
After Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi, Modi is the third prime minister of the country and the first non-Congress one -- who has been able to retain power for a second term with full majority in Lok Sabha.
The victory margin left the combined opposition in the dust, with the Congress Party topping the group winning or leading in 52 seats, according to the partial results.
The victory margin left the combined opposition in the dust, with the Congress Party topping the group winning or leading in 52 seats, according to the partial results.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his party's victory in the parliamentary elections, conveying his 'sincere felicitations' and 'wishing success'.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday led his Bharatiya Janata Party to a super-sized victory for a second term in office, winning an absolute majority and on course to touch the 300-seat mark in the 543-member Lok Sabha.
In a message addressed to Modi, President Abbas 'wished him success in his mission of serving his country and people'.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday led his Bharatiya Janata Party to a super-sized victory for a second term in office, winning an absolute majority and on course to touch the 300-seat mark in the 543-member Lok Sabha.
In a message addressed to Modi, President Abbas 'wished him success in his mission of serving his country and people'.
The President of the Russian Federation H.E. Mr. Vladimir V. Putin called Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today and congratulated him on his victory in the general elections.
Union Minister and BJP candidate Babul Supriyo retained the Asansol Lok Sabha seat by a margin of 197,637 votes over his nearest rival Moon Moon Sen of the Trinamool Congress, in the results announced on Thursday.
JP's Pragya Singh Thakur to SP's Azam Khan, candidates who courted controversies in the run-up to the 2019 general election have put up an impressive performance on their respective seats.
In a huge embarassment to Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy, his son Nikhil was defeated by multi-lingual actress and independent candidate Sumalatha Ambareesh by 1,25,876 votes in Mandya Lok Sabha constituency, that saw a bitterly contested campaign.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for NDAs spectacular victory in the country as well in the state.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumars JD(U) wrested Bhagalpur seat from arch rival Lalu Prasads RJD with Ajay Mandal defeating sitting MP Shailesh Kumar alias Bulo Mandal by a thumping margin of 2.66 lakh votes.
Union Minister Maneka Gandhi on Thursday won from the Sultanpur Lok Sabha seat defeating her nearest rival BSP candidate Chandra Bhadra Singh Sonu by over 14,000 votes.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh has retained the Lucknow seat by defeating his nearest rival Poonam Sinha by over 3.4 lakh votes.
Chastened by the partys worst-ever drubbing since its formation about three decades ago, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday thanked his workers and allies in the Mahagathbandhan for putting up a brave fight.
There were big losers too with Raj Babbar, the Congress chief in Uttar Pradesh and its candidate from Fatehpur Sikri, trailing by over 4.5 lakh votes against his BJP rival. Urmila Matondkar and Shatrughan Sinha, Congress candidates from Mumbai North and Patna Sahib, respectively, and Moon Moon Sen, contesting from Trinamool Congress, also failed to charm voters.
Lok Sabha will have its usual glamour quotient this time too with newcomers such as action star Sunny Deol and singer Hans Raj Hans set to join their showbiz colleagues Hema Malini, Kirron Kher and Ravi Kishan, all from the BJP, in the lower house of Parliament.
Actor and BJP candidate Sunny Deol on Thursday won his electoral debut by defeating Congress heavyweight and sitting MP Sunil Jakhar from the Gurdaspur constituency.
Former Haryana chief minister and senior Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda was on Thursday defeated by BJP's Ramesh Chander Kaushik from the Sonipat Lok Sabha seat.
This massive mandate is something that would make the whole world surprised. We have to take India to new heights by 2024. A government is run by mandate and a country is run by referendum: PM Modi
In India, now there are only two castes. One is the poor people of this country and the others who help these people people by contributing towards the society: PM Modi
BJP is committed to the constitution of this country. Over the span of last 5 years, there were no case of corruption against us. This is not the victory of BJP, but of democracy and people of this country have won: PM Modi
We were not disappointed when we won only 2 seats; we will not leave our humility, ideals and values when we have come back to power: PM Modi
If someone has won, it's Hindustan that has won, it's democracy that has won, it's public that has won, & therefore, all BJP & NDA people with humility dedicate this victory to public. I congratulate all the winners, no matter from which party or which region they contested: Narendra Modi said further while addressing party workers at BJP headquarters in New Delhi.
The whole world has to recognize the democratic power of India. On this occasion, I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family members of the people who have sacrificed their lives for the sake of democracy: PM Modi
This is a big event in the history in democracy and I thank 130 crore citizens of this country for giving me the responsibility again: PM Modi said while addressing BJP workers in New Delhi.
BJP President Amit Shah: Even after so much violence and rigging, BJP won 18 seats in West Bengal. It tells that in coming days, BJP will establish its might in West Bengal.
Over the span of 5 years, Modi government has taken requried steps to uplift the living standards of 50 crore poor families in the country. This massive victory of the BJP is only because of the blessings and support given by these poor families: Amit Shah
This victory is based on the hardwork of crores of BJP workers who have worked with all dedication through this long and tiring electioneering process: Amit Shah
Post independence, this is the most historic electoral victory of the country under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, said BJP President Amit Shah at party headquarters in New Delhi.
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Chief, Mayawati: Today's result is against the expectations and sentiments of people. Anyway, when all the institutions of the country start bending their knees before the government, the public has to take a stand.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has won Varanasi Lok Sabha seats with a massive record margin of 4 lakh 79 thousand. During 2014 Lok Sabha Polls, PM Modi won by over 3 lakh votes here.
The Congress is set to improve its tally in Punjab to eight seats, while the SAD-BJP combine and the Aam Aadmi Party are leading in four and one seats, respectively.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaches BJP headquarters in New Delhi. He was greated by party President Amit Shah in presence of thousand of BJP workers.
I accept the verdict of the people of India. Congratulations to the winners, Mr Modi & the NDA.Thank you to the people of Wayanad for electing me as your MP. Thank you also to people of Amethi. Thank you Congress workers & leaders for your hard work in this campaign: Rahul Gandhi tweeted.
Former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah Thursday won the election to the Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency by trouncing his nearest rival by over 70,000 votes, entering the lower house of Parliament for the fourth time.
In a recent update, BJP candidate from Begusarai Giriraj Singh has won the Lok Sabha Elections against CPI leader Kanhaiya Kumar with a margin of over 4 lakh 14 thousand votes.
The NDA's stellar show in Bihar was reflected in the assembly by-elections as well with the BJP wresting the Dehri seat from the RJD, defeating the opposition party by a thumping margin of over 30,000 votes and the JD(U) surging ahead of its rivals in Nawada.
As many as 28 out of 41 sitting women MPs, including Sonia Gandhi, Hema Malini and Kirron Kher, are set to retain their seat in Lok Sabha polls counting of which is underway.
Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K S Alagiri Thursday said while Prime Minister Narendra Modi has won polls, India has lost.
The people of India became Chowkidars and rendered great service to the nation. Chowkidar has become a powerful symbol to safeguard India from the evils of casteism, communalism, corruption and cronyism: PM Narendra Modi on Twitter
Congress leader and its candidate from Patna Sahib constituency Shatrughan Sinha has also congratulated PM Modi, BJP President Amit Shah and his immediate rival from seat Ravi Shankar Prasad.
In a major development, Congress President Rahul Gandhi presents resignation to Sonia Gandhi. Final decision on acceptance of his resignation will be taken later.
Today is not the day to go into the details for our defeat: Congess president Rahul Gandhi said during his press conference earlier today.
Congress UP chief Priyanka Gandhi too congratulated PM Modi and the BJP for remarkable victory in Lok Sabha Elections 2019.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday extended his heartfelt congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for winning the general elections, in a rare gesture of greeting a foreign leader well before the official announcement of the results.
In face of a massive wave in favour of the BJP sweeping the country, many political families managed to keep their forts secure while some, including Congress president Rahul Gandhi, are finding it hard to hold on to their prized seats.
Congress President Rahul Gandhi will address a press conference in party's office in New Delhi shortly.
Thank you India!The faith placed in our alliance is humbling&gives us strength to work even harder to fulfill people's aspirations.I salute every BJP Karyakarta for their determination, perseverance & hardwork.They went home to home, elaborating on our development agenda: PM Modi tweeted again
CPI candidate from Bihar's Begusarai is currently trailed by BJP Giriraj Singh by over 4 lakh votes. Kanhaiya has managed to get a vote share of 22.01 per cent whereas Giriraj Singh got 56.42 vote share.
Aspirational India has proved it once again that India wants growth and a leadership that believes in country first & acts tirelessly for the people. Let us work together & make lives of every countrymen better: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Twitter.
The BJP, which held the Panaji Assembly seat in Goa for 25 years, lost it on Thursday to the Congress, but won bypolls in Shiroda, Mapusa and Mandrem Assembly constituencies.
The BJP has repeated the near improbable feat of repeating its landslide victory in north and west India with its vote share jumping over 50 per cent in many states, as the party appeared set to surpass its 2014 total of 282 Lok Sabha seats in this general election.
According to news agency PTI, the Union Cabinet will meet on Friday evening to recommend the dissolution of the 16th Lok Sabha. The meet will be held a day after the counting of votes for the Lok Sabha elections in which the NDA is all set to retain power.
BJP President Amit Shah has won the Lok Sabha Election from Gandhinagar seat from a record margin of 5 lakh 54 thousand votes.
As many as 9 former chief minister of Congress including Digvijay Singh, Shiela Dixit, Bhupendra Hooda and others are losing 2019 Lok Sabha Elections.
My thanks to the @INCIndia workers, dedicated volunteers & above all the people of Thiruvananthapuram for having reposed faith in me & in the values of #InclusiveIndia, democratic diversity, secularism, economic growth & social justice. I look forward to serving them as before: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor tweeted.
Saffron hue dominated the state BJP headquarters here with jubilant party workers wearing saffron stoles, adorning 'genda' flowers around their necks and holding lotus cut outs celebrated the trends indicating a thumping victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The ruling BJP in Arunachal Pradesh won seven Assembly seats and is leading in 11 constituencies, election officials said on Thursday.
Certain of clinching all the seven seats in the national capital, the BJP continued to dominate the trends with two of its candidates taking the lead by a margin of over 3.40 lakh votes while the Congress and AAP trailed at the second spot in five and two constituencies respectively.
BJP President Amit Shah has reached party headquarters in the national capital. He will address the party workers and even Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to join him here later this evening.
Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh has recently said that Congress lost elections in Bhatinda because of the statement made by Navjot Singh Sidhu.
After 10th round of counting, BJP's Smriti Irani is leading by over 14,000 votes in Amethi. Irani has so far bagged 1,76,095 votes whereas Congress President Rahul Gandhi got 1,62,065 votes.
I, on behalf of the people of Bhutan, offer heartiest congratulations to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi @PMOIndia and his team on the election victory. As we look forward to working closely in years to come, we pray India achieves greater success under your leadership: Bhutan PM tweeted.
BJP leading in Bengal
Bishnupur--Soumitra Khan
Bankura--Subhas Sarkar
Bangaon--Santanu Thakur
Barrackpur--Arjun Singh
Coochbehar--Nisith Pramanik
Hooghly--Locket Chatterjee
Jalpaiguri-Jayanta Roy
Malda North-Khagen Murmu
Midnapur--Dilip Ghosh--BJP state president
Purulia--Jyotirmoy Mahato
Bishnupur--Soumitra Khan
Bankura--Subhas Sarkar
Bangaon--Santanu Thakur
Barrackpur--Arjun Singh
Coochbehar--Nisith Pramanik
Hooghly--Locket Chatterjee
Jalpaiguri-Jayanta Roy
Malda North-Khagen Murmu
Midnapur--Dilip Ghosh--BJP state president
Purulia--Jyotirmoy Mahato
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the convincing victory of his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the parliamentary elections and expressed his readiness to work together to build up the full range of bilateral relations.
Former UP CM Akhilesh Yadav's wife Dimple Yadav has been trailed by BJP's Subrat Pathak by a margin of over 1,000 votes in Kannauj constituency.
As per recent report, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Banaras on May 28 and offer prayers on Ganga river bank and thank the people for bringing BJP back to power with much massive mandate.
BJP's candidate Sadhvi Pragya leads at Bhopal constituency in Madhya Pradesh with 1,63,218 vote, BJP leads in the state with 28 seats out of 29. Congress' candidate Digvijay Singh has managed to get 1,21,843 seats so far.
Generak VK Singh, BJP's candidate from Ghaziabad, is leading with 4,81,715 votes against SP-BSP candidate Suresh Bansal who has managed to get 2,41,155 votes.
After thirteenth round of counting in Fatehpur, BJP's Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti is leading with 1,17,946 votes. SP-BSP Gathbandhan is on second spot with 1,88,512 votes and Congress on third with just 38,862 votes.
Congratulations to the winners. But all losers are not losers. We have to do a complete review and then we will share our views with you all. Let the counting process be completed fully and the VVPATs matched: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee tweeted.
As per recent update, BJP's Smriti Irani leading over Rahul Gandhi with 11226 votes from Amethi in Uttar Pradesh.
Congratulations to Narendra Modi ji for a historic mandate. Today surely belongs to BJP and it’s allies. Time for Congress to get an Amit Shah: Former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said. 'I’ve been fortunate to get the love & affection of my people. They have every right to express their anger for my failings. Accept their verdict with humility. Congratulations to winning candidates from NC. I’m grateful to my party workers & colleagues,' she wrote on Twitter.
The BJP is maintaining a healthy lead in nine out of the 10 Lok Sabha seats in Haryana, as per trends available, with Congress' sitting MP Deepender Singh Hooda giving a tough fight to the saffron party's candidate in Rohtak.
Barring Rohtak, where Deepender Hooda is leading with a margin of more than 13,000 votes over BJP's Arvind Sharma, the BJP is comfortably placed on the remaining seats.
Barring Rohtak, where Deepender Hooda is leading with a margin of more than 13,000 votes over BJP's Arvind Sharma, the BJP is comfortably placed on the remaining seats.
The BJP is maintaining a healthy lead in nine out of the 10 Lok Sabha seats in Haryana, as per trends available, with Congress' sitting MP Deepender Singh Hooda giving a tough fight to the saffron party's candidate in Rohtak.
Barring Rohtak, where Deepender Hooda is leading with a margin of more than 13,000 votes over BJP's Arvind Sharma, the BJP is comfortably placed on the remaining seats.
Barring Rohtak, where Deepender Hooda is leading with a margin of more than 13,000 votes over BJP's Arvind Sharma, the BJP is comfortably placed on the remaining seats.
Congress' Mumbai-North Lok Sabha seat candidate Urmila Matondkar on Thursday alleged that there was a mismatch in signatures on an electronic voting machine (EVM) form. The actor, who was trailing against BJP's Gopal Shetty by over 1,45,991 votes, said a complaint was filed with the Election Commission in this connection.
In the 2014 general elections, the BJP had won 282 seats, 10 more the halfway mark, on its own and crossed the 300-mark with its allies.
If the trends convert into seats, this would be the first time in more than 40 years in India, a party with a majority on its own will be coming back to power with a similar showing.
If the trends convert into seats, this would be the first time in more than 40 years in India, a party with a majority on its own will be coming back to power with a similar showing.
Prime Minister Modi is leading comfortably in Varanasi where he is seeking a second term while UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi led in Raebareli. Congress President Rahul Gandhi is trailing behind Union Minister Smriti Irani in Amethi while leading in his second seat in Wayanad in Kerala.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh is leading in Lucknow and BJP President Amit Shah led in Gandhinagar.
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav is leading in Azamgarh while his father Mulayam Singh Yadav is leading in Mainpuri in Uttar Pradesh. Senior SP leader Azam Khan is leading in Rampur.
Union Minister Maneka Gandhi is trailing in Sultanpur, whereas her son Varun Gandhi was leading from Pilibhit constituency in UP.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh is leading in Lucknow and BJP President Amit Shah led in Gandhinagar.
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav is leading in Azamgarh while his father Mulayam Singh Yadav is leading in Mainpuri in Uttar Pradesh. Senior SP leader Azam Khan is leading in Rampur.
Union Minister Maneka Gandhi is trailing in Sultanpur, whereas her son Varun Gandhi was leading from Pilibhit constituency in UP.
The ruling BJP appeared to be storming back to power with a comfortable majority on its own for the second consecutive time and is set to cross the 300-mark along with its allies in the Lok Sabha.
The BJP whose campaign was spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on muscular nationalism and a strident anti-Congress plank is leading. On the other side, the main challenger Congress is way behind BJP.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2019 LIVE UPDATES: ABP Results 2019 | Early trends (542 seats) -
• NDA : 346
• UPA :86
• Others :110
The BJP whose campaign was spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on muscular nationalism and a strident anti-Congress plank is leading. On the other side, the main challenger Congress is way behind BJP.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2019 LIVE UPDATES: ABP Results 2019 | Early trends (542 seats) -
• NDA : 346
• UPA :86
• Others :110
Early trends in Uttar Pradesh are unnerving for political bigwigs who are trailing in their constituencies.
Union Minister Maneka Gandhi was trailing in Sultanpur where the SP-BSP candidate Sonu Singh is leading. Another Union Minister, Manoj Sinha, was trailing behind BSP's Afzal Ansari in Ghazipur.
Congress President Rahul Gandhi had taken a slight edge in Amethi after trailing earlier to Union Minister Smriti Irani.
UPCC President Raj Babbar was trailing behind BJP's Raj Kumar Chahar in Fatehpur Sikri.
Other Congress stalwarts including Salman Khurshid in Farukkhabad and Jitin Prasad in Dhauhara were also trailing at third and second positions respectively.
The biggest shocker was from Chandauli where BJP state President Mahendra Nath Pandey was trailing behind SP candidate Sanjay Chauhan.
BJP candidate from Pilibhit, Varun Gandhi, and Hema Malini from Mathura were leading in their constituencies.
Union Minister Maneka Gandhi was trailing in Sultanpur where the SP-BSP candidate Sonu Singh is leading. Another Union Minister, Manoj Sinha, was trailing behind BSP's Afzal Ansari in Ghazipur.
Congress President Rahul Gandhi had taken a slight edge in Amethi after trailing earlier to Union Minister Smriti Irani.
UPCC President Raj Babbar was trailing behind BJP's Raj Kumar Chahar in Fatehpur Sikri.
Other Congress stalwarts including Salman Khurshid in Farukkhabad and Jitin Prasad in Dhauhara were also trailing at third and second positions respectively.
The biggest shocker was from Chandauli where BJP state President Mahendra Nath Pandey was trailing behind SP candidate Sanjay Chauhan.
BJP candidate from Pilibhit, Varun Gandhi, and Hema Malini from Mathura were leading in their constituencies.
BJP candidate and Bollywood actor Sunny Deol is leading by more than 47,000 votes over his nearest rival and Congress nominee Sunil Jakhar from the Gurdaspur Lok Sabha seat in Punjab.
From the start of counting of votes at 8 am on Thursday, Deol has been maintaining a lead over Punjab Congress chief Jakhar.
Speaking to reporters, 59-year-old Deol, who is popular for playing patriotic roles in movies like 'Border' and 'Gadar', said he was ecstatic over the initial trends coming during the counting of votes.
From the start of counting of votes at 8 am on Thursday, Deol has been maintaining a lead over Punjab Congress chief Jakhar.
Speaking to reporters, 59-year-old Deol, who is popular for playing patriotic roles in movies like 'Border' and 'Gadar', said he was ecstatic over the initial trends coming during the counting of votes.
BJP candidate and Bollywood actor Sunny Deol is leading by more than 47,000 votes over his nearest rival and Congress nominee Sunil Jakhar from the Gurdaspur Lok Sabha seat in Punjab.
From the start of counting of votes at 8 am on Thursday, Deol has been maintaining a lead over Punjab Congress chief Jakhar.
Speaking to reporters, 59-year-old Deol, who is popular for playing patriotic roles in movies like 'Border' and 'Gadar', said he was ecstatic over the initial trends coming during the counting of votes.
From the start of counting of votes at 8 am on Thursday, Deol has been maintaining a lead over Punjab Congress chief Jakhar.
Speaking to reporters, 59-year-old Deol, who is popular for playing patriotic roles in movies like 'Border' and 'Gadar', said he was ecstatic over the initial trends coming during the counting of votes.
Punjab: Congress's Manish Tewari leading from Anandpur Sahib, SAD's Harsimrat Kaur Badal leading from Bhatinda and Aam Aadmi Party's Bhagwant Mann leading from Sangrur
Punjab: Congress's Manish Tewari leading from Anandpur Sahib, SAD's Harsimrat Kaur Badal leading from Bhatinda and Aam Aadmi Party's Bhagwant Mann leading from Sangrur
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday appeared set to retain power as its candidates led in 338 of the 542 Lok Sabha seats, leaving the Congress far behind.
Good news for the BJP poured in from almost all parts of the Hindi heartland including Uttar Pradesh, where the SP-BSP alliance was expected to trip its path to victory, and neighbouring Bihar where it is allied with the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) and others.
BJP's Smriti Irani was leading over Congress President Rahul Gandhi in Amethi although the latter was far ahead of his Left rival in Wayanad in Kerala.
Despite losing power last year to the Congress in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, the BJP was on the victory path in most Lok Sabha seats in the three states.
Good news for the BJP poured in from almost all parts of the Hindi heartland including Uttar Pradesh, where the SP-BSP alliance was expected to trip its path to victory, and neighbouring Bihar where it is allied with the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) and others.
BJP's Smriti Irani was leading over Congress President Rahul Gandhi in Amethi although the latter was far ahead of his Left rival in Wayanad in Kerala.
Despite losing power last year to the Congress in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, the BJP was on the victory path in most Lok Sabha seats in the three states.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2019 LIVE UPDATES: ABP Results 2019 | Early trends (542 seats) -
• NDA : 340
• UPA :104
• Others :98
• NDA : 340
• UPA :104
• Others :98
NDA has crossed its previous record of 2014. BJP alone has bagged 284 seats. NDA tally at 338.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2019 LIVE UPDATES: ABP Results 2019 | Early trends (540 seats) -
• NDA : 338
• UPA :104
• Others :98
Lok Sabha Election Results 2019 LIVE UPDATES: ABP Results 2019 | Early trends (540 seats) -
• NDA : 338
• UPA :104
• Others :98
NDA has crossed its previous record of 2014. BJP alone has bagged 284 seats. NDA tally at 338.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2019 LIVE UPDATES: ABP Results 2019 | Early trends (540 seats) -
• NDA : 338
• UPA :104
• Others :98
Lok Sabha Election Results 2019 LIVE UPDATES: ABP Results 2019 | Early trends (540 seats) -
• NDA : 338
• UPA :104
• Others :98
Google showing Indian elections across search, Assistant and YouTube-
Tech giant Google Thursday said it is bringing live updates on the Indian elections live across Search and YouTube. On YouTube, over 150 news channels are bringing live election results coverage through the day, it added.
Tech giant Google Thursday said it is bringing live updates on the Indian elections live across Search and YouTube. On YouTube, over 150 news channels are bringing live election results coverage through the day, it added.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2019 LIVE UPDATES: ABP Results 2019 | Early trends (534 seats) -
• NDA : 317
• UPA :103
• Others :104
• NDA : 317
• UPA :103
• Others :104
Assembly Elections Results-
• Andhra Pradesh assembly elections trends: Janasena Party leading on 1 seat
• Odisha assembly elections: Biju Janata Dal leading on 16 seats, BJP leading on 5 seats, - there are 146 assembly constituencies in the state
• Arunachal Pradesh assembly elections: Bharatiya Janata Party leading on 7 seats, according to EC official trends
• Andhra Pradesh assembly elections trends: Janasena Party leading on 1 seat
• Odisha assembly elections: Biju Janata Dal leading on 16 seats, BJP leading on 5 seats, - there are 146 assembly constituencies in the state
• Arunachal Pradesh assembly elections: Bharatiya Janata Party leading on 7 seats, according to EC official trends
Karnataka: JD(S) leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy leading from Mandya parliamentary seat; Independent candidate Sumanlatha Ambareesh trailing
Jammu and Kashmir: Dr.Farooq Abdullah leading from Srinagar, Union Minister Dr.Jitendra Singh leading from Udhampur
Lok Sabha Election Results 2019 LIVE UPDATES: ABP Results 2019 | Early trends (531 seats) -
• NDA : 300
• UPA :118
• Others :113
• NDA : 300
• UPA :118
• Others :113
Karnataka: BJP's Tejasvi Surya leading from Bengaluru South and Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge trailing from Gulbarga.
BJP president Amit Shah is leading in Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat by over 19,000votes against his nearest rival and Congress candidate C J Chavda after counting of first round.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2019 LIVE UPDATES: ABP Results 2019 | Early trends (491 seats) -
• NDA : 266
• UPA :117
• Others :108
• NDA : 266
• UPA :117
• Others :108
BJP's Sunny Deol leading from Gurdaspur, Congress's Manish Tewari leading from Anandpur Sahib and Gurjeet Singh Aujla leading from Amritsar, SAD's Harsimrat Kaur Badal leading from Bhatinda,
Lok Sabha Election Results 2019 LIVE UPDATES: ABP Results 2019 | Early trends (308 seats) -
• NDA : 176
• UPA :88
• Others :45
• NDA : 176
• UPA :88
• Others :45
Lok Sabha Election Results 2019 LIVE UPDATES: ABP Results 2019 | Early trends (175 seats) -
• NDA : 100
• UPA :54
• Others :22
• NDA : 100
• UPA :54
• Others :22
West Bengal elections 2019 results LIVE UPDATES: BJP leads in 4 of the 42 seats of West Bengal, say early trends.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2019 LIVE UPDATES: ABP Results 2019 | Early trends (139 seats) - Lok Sabha Election Results 2019 LIVE UPDATES: ABP Results 2019 | Early trends (139 seats) -
• NDA : 91
• UPA :37
• Others :11
• NDA : 91
• UPA :37
• Others :11
• NDA : 91
• UPA :37
• Others :11
• NDA : 91
• UPA :37
• Others :11
Lok Sabha Election Results 2019 LIVE UPDATES: ABP Results 2019 | Early trends (80 seats) -
• NDA : 55
• UPA :26
• Others : 4
• NDA : 55
• UPA :26
• Others : 4
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several union ministers, BJP chief Amit Shah, Congress president Rahul Gandhi and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi are among key leaders who contested the polls. Most of the exit polls have predicted that the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is on course to retain power for a second term. However, the opposition parties have trashed results of the exit polls, claiming that the BJP will suffer severe drubbing due to rising unemployment, farm distress and slowdown in the economy.
Live Election Result: The counting exercise is on in over 4,000 counting centres amid concerns raised by opposition parties over alleged tampering of EVMs. They have asked the Election Commission to ensure transparency in counting. Election Commission officials said results are expected only by late evening.
• Home Minister Rajnath Singh leading in Lucknow
• BJP leading in 1 seat of West Bengal, Congress ahead in 2 seats of Chhattisgarh
• BJP leading in 1 seat of West Bengal, Congress ahead in 2 seats of Chhattisgarh
Bengaluru: Counting of votes for Lok Sabha Elections 2019 begins at counting centre in Mount Carmel College.
Bengaluru: Counting of votes for Lok Sabha Elections 2019 begins at counting centre in Mount Carmel College.
Counting Begins! Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s bid for a second term will be decided today as the vote counting for Lok Sabha elections 2019 has started at 8am.
While the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader in Delhi have organised a puja ahead of the counting of the votes, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) office in the capital city is wearing a deserted look. The Election Results 2019 will be announced today.
In next 5 minutes, counting of votes will begin! Five days after exit polls predicted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government would retain power at the Centre but Opposition parties rejected the findings, millions of Indians would get to know the final result of Lok Sabha polls 2019 on Thursday, with the Election Commission of India (ECI) conducting counting of votes cast in the seven phases of polling from April 11 to May 19.
In next 5 minutes, counting of votes will begin! Five days after exit polls predicted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government would retain power at the Centre but Opposition parties rejected the findings, millions of Indians would get to know the final result of Lok Sabha polls 2019 on Thursday, with the Election Commission of India (ECI) conducting counting of votes cast in the seven phases of polling from April 11 to May 19.
Ajay Maken, Congress candidate from New Delhi LS seat, contesting against BJP MP Meenakashi Lekhi: The results will be definitely in favour of Congress. We're expecting that Congress will win &form govt. Rahul Gandhi will be the PM. The fight in Delhi is between BJP and Congress. (ANIi)
Ajay Maken, Congress candidate from New Delhi LS seat, contesting against BJP MP Meenakashi Lekhi: The results will be definitely in favour of Congress. We're expecting that Congress will win &form govt. Rahul Gandhi will be the PM. The fight in Delhi is between BJP and Congress. (ANIi)
Odisha: Congress candidate from the Aska assembly seat Manoj Jena was critically injured on Wednesday evening after four unidentified miscreants opened fire at him in Lanjipalli area, police said. The incident took place under the Biadyanath Pur police station here when Jena along with his associate was riding a motorcycle, they said.
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