10 years ago
New Delhi:
Delhi has chosen Arvind Kejriwal and AAP again. The BJP is a distant second. Congress could face a wipe out.
AAP's Ram Nivas Goyal likely to be Delhi Assembly Speaker. Arvind Kejriwal's new Delhi cabinet to include four new faces - Kapil Sharma, Jitendra Tomar, Sandeep Kumar and Asim Ahmed Khan: Sources
AAP's Manish Sisodia likely to be Deputy Chief Minister in Arvind Kejriwal's new Delhi cabinet, say sources.
DMK president M Karunanidhi congratulates Arvind Kejriwal on his party's victory in the Delhi Assembly elections.
Arvind Kejriwal meets Union Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu at Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi
Arvind Kejriwal leaves for Nirman Bhawan amid heavy security, for his meeting with Union Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu.
BJP ads before Delhi elections. Now you decide who should carry the can for this defeat pic.twitter.com/fEKO0R01lM
- Derek O'Brien (@quizderek) February 11, 2015 Kiran Bedi, BJP's Chief Ministerial candidate and Arvind Kejriwal's main rival in the Delhi Assembly polls, to be invited to his swearing-in ceremony: AAP leader Manish Sisodia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, members of his Union Cabinet and parliamentarians from Delhi to be invited to attend Arvind Kejriwal's swearing-in ceremony on February 14, Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia tells NDTV
Delhi's Chief Minister Designate Arvind Kejriwal has sought an appointment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and is expected to invite him to his swearing-in ceremony on Saturday.
The BJP should clarify - Swachh Bharat Abhiyan does NOT mean a clean sweep by the broom!!
- Vikram Chandra (@vikramchandra) February 10, 2015Extent of our massive defeat is painful. What is a worry for us is why we were unable to gauge the mood of the people: @rsprasad on @NDTV.
- Suparna Singh (@Suparna_Singh) February 10, 2015Suparna Singh: Brilliant performance by AAP, let them govern well, we will ensure cooperation from centre: @rsprasad on NDTV now. #NDTVResults
The soundtrack to #AAPSweep: Vishal Dadlani sings Paanch Saal Kejriwal, composed by him, in the NDTV studio
Behind-the-scenes at NDTV: It's been a long day but it's not over yet for the newsroom, bent over their computers
At the end of the day, it's the will of the people that can change the course of a country's politics, and that's what the Aam Aadmi Party is all about: Vishal Dadlani to NDTV
So much #AAPSweep joy
In the NDTV studio, an AAP flash mob breaks into dance led by Vishal Dadlani. The song? Paanch saal Kejriwal
Suparna Singh: Vishal Dadlani singing in studio now much to anchor @vikramchandra 's delight. #NDTVResults
Dharna is integral to democracy. We will deliver on the clear mandate we have got: AAP's Shefali Mishra to NDTV
Kejriwal has learnt lessons. He was erratic, has admitted he was arrogant. He's one of the most courageous men after independence: Former AAP member Captain Gopinath to NDTV
Arvind Kejriwal formally elected leader of the AAP's legislative party
The BJP Government has been politically evicted in a few months. Of course it is magic. People's magic. #AAPSweep
- Derek O'Brien (@quizderek) February 10, 2015 The AAP legislative party meeting is on at the Constitution Club right now. Arvind Kejriwal will meet Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung after
Party yunhi chalegi for AAP
Delhi Election Results: 'I Haven't Lost, the BJP Has, It Should Introspect', Says Kiran Bedi
- "I have not lost, the BJP has lost. I gave it my best. BJP is a national party, it should introspect on why it has lost," said Ms Bedi, who joined the BJP weeks ago and was quickly declared its presumptive Chief Minister.
Something to ponder upon from Bollywood's unconventional director
Politics & Films are alike in more ways than one. Despite years of experience, you never know what your audience is thinking! #AAPSweep
- Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) February 10, 2015 The solid celebrity support of AAP - meet the Roadies roaster and the more talented musician - in a lookalike selfie.
Jai Hind to all AAP volunteers who worked 100000 times harder than us! "@tweetfromRaghu: AAPtard and Proud!!! pic.twitter.com/WDtQjXHL9i"
- VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) February 10, 2015 Arvind Kejriwal is currently at the Gole Market counting centre collecting his victory certificate
Arvind Kejriwal to meet Home Minister Rajnath Singh tomorrow: Sources
And then there were none
@ndtv Cong beat reporters enjoying their day off.Relaxed nd little out of work @BDUTT @PrannoyRoyNDTV @NDTVElections pic.twitter.com/YWoN7qz730
- Brinder (@brinderdhillon) February 10, 2015 And the aam aadmi stands tall in show of support for its leader. A view of outside Arvind Kejriwal's residence post the results.
And the praises from Bollywood continue to flow...
Congratulations to #AAP for a Spectacular win.:) #KuchBhiHoSaktaHai
- Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) February 10, 2015
No need for words. The Janata has spoken...LOUD AND CLEAR! pic.twitter.com/krDuT83Z34
- archana puran singh (@apshaha) February 10, 2015 Kissa kursi ka: An empty chair for zero seats. Delhi gives the Congress five years off
This guy. The original aam aadmi
The janata has spoken! #KiskiDilli #DelhiDecides #DelhiVotes #DelhiElections pic.twitter.com/tfPOXcOdNy
- Happily Unmarried (@happlyunmarried) February 10, 2015 Amul on the utterly butterly election result
Amul Topical : Kejriwal's landslide Delhi win! pic.twitter.com/UsMOU5rRGa
- Amul.coop (@Amul_Coop) February 10, 2015 The 3 BJP face-savers: Vijender Kumar wins Rohini, Jagdish Pradhan wins Mustafabad, Om Prakash Sharma wins Vishwas Nagar
The Congress, who scored zero in this election, says in a statement: "We congratulate Arvind Kejriwal and the AAP for their historic victory. We accept the will of the people with humility and will sincerely introspect the reasons behind its loss. This loss has registered strongly with us and we will take all steps to establish our connect with the people"
The final tally - AAP wins 67 of Delhi Assembly's 70 seats. Two words - absolute majority. Arvind Kejriwal will be Chief Minister Redux
For AAP, abhi toh party shuru hui hai
At the BJP HQ. 'Politics creates great symbolism,' says NDTV's Rahul Shrivastava who tweeted this picture
The final results are in. AAP sweeps Delhi with 67 seats, hands an unprecedented defeat to BJP with 3 seats while Congress scores a duck.
Arvind Kejriwal to Return as Delhi Chief Minister on the Day He Quit
- Arvind Kejriwal is set to be Delhi's next chief minister at the head of a mammoth Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi.
- He is expected to take oath at the Ramlila grounds on Saturday, February 14.
Band baajaa to celebrate Arvind Kejriwal's (second) tryst with destiny
Suparna Singh: Our Congress-mukt agenda implemented very forcefully by Kejriwal. We will introspect, says BJP's @TawdeVinod !! #NDTVResults
Arvind Kejriwal's mini-me, a hit on the internet, is apparently a little girl dressed up by her parents
Suparna Singh: Ally Uddhav Thackeray's helpful analysis for BJP: Delhi tsunami shows up the talked-about "wave", he said. #NDTVResults
Congratulated @ArvindKejriwal ji for his massive victory in #Delhi !!
- Uddhav Thackeray (@uddhavthackeray) February 10, 2015 When results surpass predictions and expectations!
Then you WIN ! pic.twitter.com/PDG2XDvqMu
- Yogendra Yadav (@AapYogendra) February 10, 2015 Arvind Kejriwal will be chief minister of Delhi again, a year after he quit the first time round. This time, paanch saal Kejriwal?
Didn't expect landslide win. It's a victory of the people. Promise to end VIP culture: AAP's Somnath Bharti tells NDTV at the Gole Market counting centre
Vikram Chandra: I can't recall seeing a 95% majority before. 3 lonely lotuses in a sea of jhaddus. #sirfAAP isn't just a hashtag today. #NDTVResults
AAP's big day - PM Modi's BJP routed in Delhi
Suparna Singh: Delhi gives Congress five years off. #NDTVResults
A short while ago while addressing the press, Kiran bedi said she 'had not lost.' Now, she says it again
I lose only when I do not give my 100% to d cause. I gave it all. My party & we will reflect on the causes of defeat! Best wishes for Delhi
- Kiran Bedi (@thekiranbedi) February 10, 2015Suparna Singh: You'll see with our policies that this extreme left-of-centre label will not stick for AAP, says @GulPanag. #NDTVResults
AAP: 67, BJP: 3. This photo says it all
The result from Malviya Nagar: AAP's Somnath Bharti wins, former Delhi Assembly speaker Yoganand Shastri of the Congress loses
Lalu Yadav : I called up Kejriwalji & congratulated him, it is a win for democracy #DelhiPollResults pic.twitter.com/gxXE6QwB1X
- ANI (@ANI_news) February 10, 2015Long period of uncertainty has ended for Delhites with Arvind Kejriwal- led AAP's triumph.I offer full cooperation to ensure holistic growth
- Dr. Harsh Vardhan (@drharshvardhan) February 10, 2015My Congratulations to Arvind Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party for outstanding victory.Hope the people of Delhi are served well by his team.
- Dr. Harsh Vardhan (@drharshvardhan) February 10, 2015 Arvind Kejriwal is expected to take oath in Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on February 14
AAP's Manish Sisodia wins Patparganj seat. Beats former comrade Vinod Kumar Binny, who later joined the BJP.
I would request Arvind Kejriwal to not repeat the mistakes he committed earlier: Anna Hazare #DelhiPollResults pic.twitter.com/7Rk8meg3Yr
- ANI (@ANI_news) February 10, 2015 A landslide victory. What's not to smile about?
On the sidelines of AAP celebrations
Aap volunteer and magician from Bhagalpur who does a disappearing BJP, Congress trick pic.twitter.com/WTg9vAhPbf
- sunetra choudhury (@sunetrac) February 10, 2015 Joined BJP because the call was for Delhi's development. I am a one day at a time person. I never regret my decisions: Kiran Bedi
Arvind Kejriwal celebrates the historic win with his family
Thank u Sunita for always being there "@rsaraf007: Sunita Kejriwal and @ArvindKejriwal first pics after winning pic.twitter.com/eDLxfxKMbd"
- Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) February 10, 2015 Let BJP introspect why it has lost. I have given my best so I have not lost: Kiran Bedi
I am a defeated candidate, cannot interfere in someone else's work. I am confident under Arvind's team, urban poor will get all they have been promised: Kiran Bedi
Full marks to Arvind Kejriwal. I congratulate him and the whole team of AAP: Kiran Bedi
Wish Arvind Kejriwal makes Delhi the world class city of PM Modi's dream: Kiran Bedi
I wanted to wait till the Krishna Nagar result. Want to thank them even though they rejected me. Apologise to the last worker: Kiran Bedi
Saw the condition of Delhi and was disturbed by the massive divide between urban rich and urban poor: Kiran Bedi
BJP did not take a single rupee from me. It's rare that a party gives you candidature and does not take any money: Kiran Bedi
Suparna Singh: apologize for failing to deliver to the party workers who slaved over this campaign for me: Kiran Bedi. #NDTVResults.
I want to apologise to the BJP leadership and workers for not living up to their expectations: Kiran Bedi
- I am thankful to the BJP leadership for trusting in me, and I apologise for not being able to live up to their faith in me.
- I was appalled by the situation of Delhi. Did not sleep for more than 2-3 hours during the campaign.
- I hope Arvind Kejriwal in his capacity takes this city to new heights.
Vikram Chandra: 66 out of 70. Sessions of the Delhi assembly will be like an AAP party meeting! #sirfAAP #NDTVResults
Want to thank BJP for giving me leadership. I got respect from PM Modi, Amit Shah: Kiran Bedi
Kiranji was an outsider, I am a local: AAP's SK Bagga, who defeated BJP's Kiran Bedi from Krishna Nagar
Congress leader Ajay Maken loses the Sadar Bazar seat to AAP's Som Dutt
Suparna Singh: Kiran Bedi has lost her constituency: @PTI_News. Krishna Nagar is a BJP stronghold. #NDTVResults
Vikram Chandra: 65 out of 70 at this stage for #AAP. Unbelievable! #sirfAAP #NDTVresults.
Suparna Singh: "not in a hurry, we have learnt we need to build organization gradually": @AtishiMarlena on whether AAP will look beyond Delhi #NDTVResults
It's a victory of BJP, our hard working party workers & supporters: Vijender Gupta, BJP on his win from Rohini pic.twitter.com/nS70x2sRni
- ANI (@ANI_news) February 10, 2015 No Surprise! Arvind Kejriwal wins the New Delhi constituency.
Suparna Singh: Have fought with @AtishiMarlena very often, but today I stand humbled and congratulate her, says @sambitswaraj. Nice moment. #NDTVResults
The result from Greater Kailash: AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj wins, rookie politician Sharmishtha Mukherjee of the Congress loses
Ajay Dutt of the Aam Aadmi Party wins the Ambedkar Nagar seat
Watch: What Arvind Kejriwal Had to Say to Party Workers
Mr and Mrs Kejriwal. Smile, you're on camera
On the question of Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly, Here's what Aam Aadmi Party's Kumar Vishwas has to say:
Even if BJP gets less thn 7 seats we will give LOP to BJP. लोकतन्त्र स्वीकार से चलता है.
- Dr Kumar Vishvas (@DrKumarVishwas) February 10, 2015 Delhi leads at noon:
Best Wishes to You, Anna Hazare Tells Arvind Kejriwal
- "I extend my best wishes to Kejriwalji," Anna told journalists at his village Ralegan Siddhi in Maharashtra.
Congress' Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi congratulate Arvind Kejriwal on dream result. "People have chosen AAP and we respect that," says Rahul
Suparna Singh: Such a big victory is scary. I can't do anything alone, we must together serve Delhi: @ArvindKejriwal to cheering AAP workers #NDTVResults
I salute the people of Delhi, they have achieved something spectacular: Arvind Kejriwal
We have to serve the people of Delhi. I am a very small man alone, we have to do it together. This Delhi belongs to everyone: Arvind Kejriwal.
Bharat Mata Ki Jai, Inquilab Zindabad, Paanch Saal Kejriwal: Delhi's next chief minister chants slogans that thrill the crowd
It's very scary, the kind of support we have got: Arvind Kejriwal to AAP workers
Arvind Kejriwal makes his first appearance today at the AAP office, amid a shower of petals and cheers from the crowd. He thanks Delhi and says AAP will always walk the path of truth
Arvind Kejriwal is leading in New Delhi, Congress' Kiran Walia and BJP's Nupur Sharma trail; Kiran Bedi leads in Krishna Nagar; AAP's Somnath Bharti leads in Malviya Nagar, Congress' Yoganand Shastri trails; in Patparganj, AAP's Manish Sisodia leads over Vinod Binny, who switched from AAP to BJP
Shocking result. Kiran Bedi would have set an example of governance,it is just a bad luck: Brij Bedi,K.Bedi's husband pic.twitter.com/ESXam6qszJ
- ANI (@ANI_news) February 10, 2015 A former member and rival's wishes to the Aam Aadmi Party
Congratulations to every Aap worker and leader. Do well . Wish u well
- shazia ilmi (@shaziailmi) February 10, 2015 Also this, from Omar:
If there is lesson for the #Congress in this it is that Modi & BJP aren't unbeatable if you take the fight to them, don't wait for mistakes.
- Omar Abdullah (@abdullah_omar) February 10, 2015 A view from Bollywood:
Its time to accept the young Indian voter is far more sophisticated Individual who thinks clearly about local n national issues #KiskiDilli
- Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur) February 10, 2015 It's a party at the AAP HQ in Patel Nagar
Congratulations pour in. Omar Abdullah just tweeted:
Wow, well done #Delhi & well done @AamAadmiParty. Good luck to @ArvindKejriwal for the next 5 years.
- Omar Abdullah (@abdullah_omar) February 10, 2015Suparna Singh: jubilant AAP workers tell @sunetrac "Last time we were a start-up, now we are a full party." #NDTVResults
Suparna Singh: "This innings of @ArvindKejriwal will be version 2.0," says @ashutosh83B to @PrannoyRoyNDTV. #NDTVResults.
This innings of Arvind Kejriwal will be version 2.0: AAP's Ashutosh
The gap widens further. The Aam Aadmi Party leads in 66 seats, BJP routed in Delhi with 3 and Congress seems wiped out.
A while ago, this happened. PM Modi and chief minister-to-be Kejriwal will have a Chai Pe Charcha of sorts
Arvind Kejriwal to PM Modi: I wish to meet you as soon as possible PM Modi to Arvind Kejriwal: Yes, we will meet for tea #DelhiPollResults
- ANI (@ANI_news) February 10, 2015 This is a historic mandate, the credit goes to thousands of our cadres, says AAP's Manish Sisodia
Paanch Saal Kejriwal. AAP is set for a landslide victory, BJP routed in Delhi
Congress General Secretary Ajay Maken Resigns from Post After Party's Dismal Performance in Delhi
- I congratulate Arvind Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party.
- I was the face of Congress for the Delhi election campaign and I take full responsibility of the party's loss.
- Owing to the responsibility, given that I am unable to secure my own seat, I am resigning from the position of General Secretary of the Congress party.
BJP's Kiran Bedi won't be chief minister, but she may still make it to the Delhi Assembly. She's now leading in her constituency, Krishna Nagar
I want from the bottom of my heart that the winners are able to fulfill their electoral promises: Congress leader Ajay Maken on Delhi election results
From inside the AAP war room
Were you nervous I ask @ArvindKejriwal as he sits surrounded by supporters. "Not at all. People were my strength" pic.twitter.com/4iKFvGuZXY
- barkha dutt (@BDUTT) February 10, 2015What went wrong for the BJP & right for you I ask @ArvindKejriwal:"Mein Janta Ka CM Hoon, we ran a positive campaign" pic.twitter.com/UTnDBAj7bV
- barkha dutt (@BDUTT) February 10, 2015Patel Nagar is electric today #AAPKiDilli pic.twitter.com/4ZXhdy2VH9
- sunetra choudhury (@sunetrac) February 10, 2015 "I wish Arvind Kejriwal all the success," says Shazia Ilmi, a member of the BJP formerly with the Aam Aadmi Party
Suparna Singh: Gesture of grace. From Kiran Bedi : " Full marks to Arvind. Congratulations. Now take Delhi to the heights it belongs to" #NDTVResults
And then followed by Kiran Bedi...
Full marks to Arvind. Congratulations. Now take Delhi to the heights it belongs to. Make it a world class city..
- Kiran Bedi (@thekiranbedi) February 10, 2015 The Prime Minister congratulates Arvind Kejriwal, next is - 'Chai pe Charcha'
Spoke to @ArvindKejriwal & congratulated him on the win. Assured him Centre's complete support in the development of Delhi.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 10, 2015 All is forgiven, Delhi tells AAP. In the war room, Arvind Kejriwal flashes the V-sign
Exclusive with @ArvindKejriwal.His first interview after the Win. "I am the people's Chief Minister. An ordinary man" pic.twitter.com/fzdvlZzf95
- barkha dutt (@BDUTT) February 10, 2015 AAP Ki Sarkaar, again. It's the aam aadmi's jeet, say AAP volunteers
Vikram Chandra: We will end bribery and the VIP culture. First exclusive reaction from @ArvindKejriwal to NDTV. #NDTVResults
My first priority as the Chief Minister of Delhi is to end bribery: Arvind Kejriwal to NDTV
I had no nervous moments, we knew people were with us. I promise to end corruption and VIP culture. I am an ordinary man, promise to be janta's chief minister: Arvind Kejriwal to NDTV
Vikram Chandra: The Congress now leading in ZERO seats. In a state it ruled till a year ago. What a slide. #NDTVResults
A magnanimous victory for the Aam Aadmi Party says the leads. BJP trails far behind while the Congress leads on none.
The 70 constituencies.
The 70 constituencies.
Suparna Singh: AAP's @ashutosh83B on the landslide win - "How AAP Found Its Way Back in Delhi." #NDTVResults.
Vikram Chandra: The BJP was way ahead in Delhi opinion polls just a few weeks back! Biggest blunder was giving AAP the time to regroup. #NDTVResults
Delhi Wants Honest Government, Says AAP Leader Manish Sisodia
- "Delhi wants an honest government. We have a vision plan for Delhi. We have good leadership for Delhi," Mr Sisodia said, who led in the vote count.
AAP's Kumar Vishwas has two reasons to celebrate today
Happy Birthday... getting happier :) दिल्ली जीत रहे हैं हम! pic.twitter.com/SmQcwuVRDr
- Dr Kumar Vishvas (@DrKumarVishwas) February 10, 2015Suparna Singh: Remember BJP brought in Kiran Bedi after it scented defeat, says @AapYogendra, adds don't blame her too much. #NDTVResults
Good wishes from Bengal's chief minister:
Delhi elex is turning point of present political situation. Shows political vendetta has no place in a democracy. Country needed this change
- Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) February 10, 2015This is a victory for the people and a big defeat for the arrogant and those who are doing political vendetta & spreading hate among people
- Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) February 10, 2015My congratulations to all the Delhi voters, AAP workers and leaders for big victory. Well done to you. All my best wishes. We are very happy
- Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) February 10, 2015 The juggernaut seems to have been halted, at least for now, AAP leader Yogendra Yadav to NDTV on AAP's likely victory
It's not just the underclass that voted for the Aam Aadmi Party but also the middle class.
It's not just the underclass that voted for the Aam Aadmi Party but also the middle class.
Meanwhile at the Congress office
Priyanka Lao Congress Bachao : at AICC pic.twitter.com/NYdRik5JVS
- umashankar singh (@umashankarsingh) February 10, 2015Vikram Chandra: AAP now crosses 50 out of 70! Well past the two thirds majority mark. #5SaalKejriwal #NDTVResults
Suparna Singh: Juggernaut has been halted, at least for the time being. Result shows the hope is alive: @AapYogendra on NDTV. #NDTVResults
Vikram Chandra: After yet another disaster, time to consider a bravery award for Cong spokespersons who have to somehow find a justification. #NDTVResults
Suparna Singh: AAP and its cadre were better entrenched and were able to communicate better, says Randeep Surjewala of Congress. #NDTVResults
Delhi results, in short
Celebrations outside AAP office in Delhi #DelhiPollResults https://t.co/7xbyVxYmOs
- ANI (@ANI_news) February 10, 2015 #KiskiDelhi is increasingly becoming clear - AAP has pulled away in a big way - It's Arvind Kejriwal says the leads.
Suparna Singh: Kiran Bedi trailing. #NDTVResults.
Flag, topi, dancing at AAP office
Celebrations outside AAP office in Delhi #DelhiPollResults https://t.co/OkH7qyFlmk
- ANI (@ANI_news) February 10, 2015 AAP supporter Raghu Ram (you've seen him on Roadies) just tweeted:
Just took this selfie. You guys should be here!! #AAPKiDilli pic.twitter.com/ZA6MQB7BJN
- raghu ram (@tweetfromRaghu) February 10, 2015 The leads indicate a big win for the Aam Aadmi Party. It's performance seems to be surpassing even the exit polls predictions.
Yes. This.
Love this country.Biggest sport is elections-bigger than any WorldCup or Super Bowl. Blow by blow commentary has us on the edge of our seats
- anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) February 10, 2015 In the high-profile New Delhi constituency, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal takes lead from Kiran Walia of the Congress and BJP's Nupur Sharma
Suparna Singh: NDTV PROJECTION -46 to 50 seats for AAP. #NDTVResults.
The challenges of reporting live from a leading party's HQ
Balloons & festivities at the @AamAadmiParty & me trying hard be heard above the Paanch Saal Kejriwal singing! pic.twitter.com/8m2BsZ9JKE
- barkha dutt (@BDUTT) February 10, 2015Suparna Singh: if this trend continues, AAP could hit 50 seats, says @PrannoyRoyNDTV . keep the "If" health warning in mind. #NDTVResults
Vikram Chandra: Leads still awaited for 20 seats, AAP needs just 1 more for the half way mark. #AAPsarkaar #NDTVResults
Suparna Singh: Ajay Maken reportedly trailing by over 3,000 votes. #NDTVResults.
A comment on the Delhi results? As AAP sweeps the elections, there's sweeping of a different sort outside Kiran Bedi's home
Jhaadu outside Kiran Bedi's house. pic.twitter.com/xBryKu8Oda
- Sreenivasan Jain (@SreenivasanJain) February 10, 2015 The Aam Aadmi Party further pulls away from the BJP. It's AAP leading in 29 seats followed by BJP at 13.
In Greater Kailash, President Pranab Mukherjee's daughter Sharmishtha trails AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj
Vikram Chandra: Trends available for 44 seats out of 70. AAP leads the BJP 29 to 11. It looks like a comfortable @ArvindKejriwal victory. #NDTVResults
Suparna Singh: celebrations and victory cheers at AAP office . #NDTVResults.
"I'm a tennis player, this is like a match," Kiran Bedi tells the media from her balcony
Defeat is mine, not a referendum on PM Modi: BJP's Kiran Bedi on leads that show AAP ahead
Suparna Singh: Still from her balcony, Kiran Bedi is talking to reporters. Tells @SreenivasanJain the results are not referendum on PM. #NDTVResults
AAP surges ahead of the BJP. Snapshot of the current leads:
Suparna Singh: If exit polls have got something wrong, it's probably the Congress result: @ShekharGupta to @PrannoyRoyNDTV . #NDTVResults.
Vikram Chandra: Half the leads are in. AAP leads in 22, BJP leads in 11. Looks like an @ArvindKejriwal sarkaar in Delhi. #NDTVResults
Suparna Singh: AAP at double BJP now. #NDTVResults.
Kiran Bedi, Jagdish Mukhi of the BJP and Ajay Maken of the Congress leading in their respective constituencies.
Inside a counting centre
Counting for Delhi Assembly election underway at counting centre in Gole Market #DElhiPollResults pic.twitter.com/9apVYmMupN
- ANI (@ANI_news) February 10, 2015 Even if we get 2 seats, it's better than what exit polls predicted, Says Congress leader Ajay Maken.
Vikram Chandra: Now the AAP starts to pull away with 16 seats as opposed to 8 for the BJP. 3 for the Cong. #NDTVResults
Suparna Singh: AAP to hit 40 at least if this trend continues ,says @PrannoyRoyNDTV. Leads currently show AAP at 16, BJP at 8. #NDTVResults.
Suparna Singh: At this moment, the trend suggests AAP will get majority and form govt : @PrannoyRoyNDTV. #NDTVResults
Behind-the-scenes at NDTV: The newsroom is the picture of concentration, heads bent over computers
In early leads, it's 11 (AAP) to 9 (BJP)
It's close, but celebrations have begun at the AAP office
It's close, but celebrations have begun at the AAP office
Sweet distribution at AAP office in Delhi #DelhiPollResults pic.twitter.com/U7nmQ8er7h
- ANI (@ANI_news) February 10, 2015Suparna Singh: "Even if we get 2, it is better than what exit polls predicted" -@ajaymaken Congress ahead in 2 seats that it won last time #NDTVResults.
Vikram Chandra: 10 leads for #AAP, 9 for #BJP and 2 for the Congress. The early position is rather tight! #NDTVResults
In Patparganj, AAP's Manish Sisodia leads as BJP's Vinod Binny, formerly of AAP, trails
Suparna Singh: if this v early trend continues, we are projecting AAP will cross 35 mark to get majority, says @PrannoyRoyNDTV at 8.27 am. #NDTVResults.
Somnath Bharti of the AAP leads in Malaviya Nagar.
A snapshot of the early leads in:
A snapshot of the early leads in:
Suparna Singh: Very, very close so far. 16 leads in. AAP ahead in 8, but down in 2 seats it held. BJP ahead in 6. #NDTVResults
Suparna Singh: 11 leads so far: BJP ahead in 5, AAP 4, Congress 2. #NDTVResults
Vikram Chandra: 4 each for BJP and AAP. Cong leads in 1. Kiran Bedi leads in her seats. AAP dropping two seats as of now. #NDTVResults
Kiran Bedi is leading in Krishna Nagar
And already:
And already:
Sweet distribution outside Kiran Bedi's residence #DelhiPollResults pic.twitter.com/2p6TCLbkzF
- ANI (@ANI_news) February 10, 2015Vikram Chandra: If #AAP wins, then @ArvindKejriwal will use that to stay in the headlines. Political news will stop being a Modi monopoly. #NDTVResults
Suparna Singh: Kiran Bedi leading in Krishna Nagar. #NDTVResults.
AAP's Somnath Bharti leads in Malviya Nagar, Congress' Yoganand Shastri trails; BJP's Jagdish Mukhi leads in Janakpuri
Suparna Singh: in 4 leads so far, BJP gains one seat. HEALTH WARNING- very early leads. #NDTVResults.
At the BJP HQ, they're tracking election results on NDTV
Suparna Singh: this is the first election after May 2014 in which there is a genuine contest, says @ShekharGupta to @PrannoyRoyNDTV. #NDTVResults.
Delhi in the past has largely been a Congress city, the party that ruled the national capital for 15 years. The Aam Aadmi Party enjoys a similar sentiment today: Shekhar Gupta at the NDTV panel
The moment BJP realises they should be replacing the broom with a wiper
Suparna Singh: If we lose, we shall introspect and definitely answer your questions, says @sambitswaraj to @PrannoyRoyNDTV. #NDTVResults
Vijender Gupta of the BJP takes lead in Rohini.
Suparna Singh: BJP office in Delhi tracking election results on NDTV India. #NDTVResults
Vikram Chandra: Vijender Gupta of the BJP leads in Rohini. The first lead is in- expect a rush of trends over the next hour! #NDTVResults
Suparna Singh: BJP leading for now in Rohini, which was an AAP seat. #NDTVResults.
A score of Aam Aadmi Party supporters anticipating a big win as counting begins
Meanwhile, at the Congress office, there's hardly a soul in sight. Waiting to exhale?
Visuals from outside Congress headquarters in Delhi pic.twitter.com/Jx5r6qXmJ3
- ANI (@ANI_news) February 10, 2015Suparna Singh: whoops- corrected tweet here! By 8.30 am, we should have a clear picture of who is winning, says @PrannoyRoyNDTV. Track with #NDTVResults
Spotted early this morning at the BJP office, AAP's election symbol
Suparna Singh: Counting begins. Track latest results on #NDTVResults.
It's 8.00 am. Counting begins to declare who has the people of Delhi chosen at the helm.
Suparna Singh: By 8.30 pm, we should have a clear picture of who is winning, says @PrannoyRoyNDTV. Track with #NDTVResults
Arvind Kejriwal has left his home in Kaushambi. He's headed to the AAP office in Patel Nagar
At the AAP office, volunteers armed with loudspeakers are chanting 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai,' 'Inquilab Zindabad,' and 'Vande Mataram.' The AAP topi is everywhere
Proud that people came and voted. Can assure you that EVMs are 100% non-tamperable: Chief Election Commissioner H S Brahma to NDTV
- We have been using the Electronic Voting Machines or EVMs for the last 30 years.
- I can assure you that the machines can't be tempered with.
- Other countries are following the same method as us.
The scene at the BJP office
Suparna Singh: By 11.30 am, all results should be counted, says CEC Brahma to @PrannoyRoyNDTV. Quick work! #NDTVResults
We have confidence not in ourselves but in the people. The people know who will solve their problems: AAP's Aatishi Marlena
Suparna Singh: At AAP headquarters, multi-faith calls for prayers on loudpseaker before counting starts. #NDTVResults
Outside the AAP headquarters, there are calls to prayers - of all faiths - on loudspeakers
Among the most active on Twitter today is AAP's Yogendra Yadav
आम आदमी की उम्मीदों का दिन !
- Yogendra Yadav (@AapYogendra) February 10, 2015 Tight security outside a counting centre in East Delhi
Barkha Dutt outside the Aam Aadmi Party headquarters abuzz with supporters who are confident of a big win today.
The view from Kiran Bedi's balcony
Here is scene outside my home at 7.30 Am. I don't think anyone can envy the media profession! pic.twitter.com/nsGcsM7Jpr
- Kiran Bedi (@thekiranbedi) February 10, 2015Suparna Singh: Kiran Bedi, appearing on balcony, took photo on her ipad of reporters including @SreenivasanJain waiting below. #NDTVResults.
Suparna Singh: Kiran Bedi appeared on her balcony, told reporters they have shown up too early, will leave for counting centre in a few hours. #NDTVResults
AAP vs BJP, both confident of victory:
AAP is definitely forming its Govt, we'll get around 45 to 50 seats: Jagdeep Singh, AAP #DelhiPollResults pic.twitter.com/ByYaunPtfl
- ANI (@ANI_news) February 10, 2015We will win with the biggest margin ever, will cross the 35 number & form Govt: Jagdish Mukhi,BJP #DelhiPollResults pic.twitter.com/40X1kPk1Rv
- ANI (@ANI_news) February 10, 2015Suparna Singh: Counting starts in 30 minutes. @PrannoyRoyNDTV is on air now. Watch live on #NDTVResults
From Arvind Kejriwal just now:
All the very best Delhiites. Do pray. Prayers are v powerful.
- Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) February 10, 2015Suparna Singh: With reports of AAP win, prices of brooms up in Delhi from Rs 40-60 to Rs 100, reports @PTI_News. Party workers gearing up. #NDTVResults
Behind-the-scenes at NDTV: The production control room is ready and waiting
On the morning of election results in Delhi, the gates of the BJP headquarters are still shut. Sidharth Pandey reports live.
AAP's Yogendra Yadav just tweeted:
This may be a historic day! The juggernaut likely to halt. David likely to overcome Goliath. Hope lives again.
- Yogendra Yadav (@AapYogendra) February 10, 2015 Narendra Modi has said that Delhi's mood is the country's mood. Whatever the result, he should accept it: AAP's Kumar Vishwas
Somnath Bharti is AAP's candidate from Malviya Nagar. He is up against Yoganand Shastri of the Congress
AAP's Somnath Bharti is at the Gole Market counting centre
AAP leader Somnath Bharti arrives at counting centre in Gole Market, Delhi pic.twitter.com/yZ7LXDrJqg
- ANI (@ANI_news) February 10, 2015 Outside Arvind Kejriwal's home in Kaushambi, a tiny supporter
"Results are clear. BJP and Congress have robbed the people and think it is only important to win the elections. In Haryana and Jharkhand, people had no honest choice. In Delhi, they have AAP," says Somnath Bharti
Important day for every citizen who hopes for governance where aspirations can be fulfilled. AAP is that hope: Somnath Bharti of the Aam Aadmi Party
The constituency to watch today will be New Delhi where it's a three-way fight between AAP's Arvind Kejriwal, BJP's Nupur Sharma and Kiran Walia of the Congress
"I'm not leaving this early, why are you here so early?," Kiran Bedi said to the media folks gathered outside her house
Suparna Singh: Good morning. Is it Chief Minster Kejriwal or Bedi? PrannoyRoyNDTV leads our special coverage, starting at 7.30. #NDTVResults
Kiran Bedi's day has begun:
Delhi: BJP CM candidate interacts with media persons at her residence pic.twitter.com/Ss7Utn73Pv
- ANI (@ANI_news) February 10, 2015 On polling day, AAP's Yogendra Yadav tweeted:
Two things which gave AAP an edge: 1. Solid org building down to booth level. 2. +ve campaign thru Delhi Dialogue. BJP did the rest for us!
- Yogendra Yadav (@AapYogendra) February 7, 2015 The BJP rejects the poll predictions, insisting it will form the government. Kiran Bedi has said she will take responsibility for the party's performance. She is expected to leave her home at 9am and head to the counting centre in her constituency, Krishna Nagar
Exit polls say its advantage Arvind Kejriwal and have predicted 42 seats for his party AAP in the 70-member house. If AAP wins, it will return to power exactly a year after Arvind Kejriwal quit after 49 days as Delhi's chief minister
Kiran Bedi, fighting her first election, tweeted:
Last 17 days I covered 45 constituencies,180 wards,clocking (updated) 1800 Km in road shows, besides 10 public rallies..Gave it all..
- Kiran Bedi (@thekiranbedi) February 9, 2015Did my Thanks Giving,towards all Karyakartas over high tea,who worked for electioneering in Krishna Nagar Constituency immaterial of results
- Kiran Bedi (@thekiranbedi) February 9, 2015- Counting of votes will begin at 8 am today for the high-stakes Delhi assembly elections.
- An aggregate of 7 exit polls after the election showed Arvind Kejriwal's AAP winning 42 seats in the 70-member house.
- BJP says it is confident of a win too, based on an internal survey, and feedback from party workers. The party says Kiran Bedi's government will be formed.
- Kiran Bedi will be heading directly to her constituency (Krishna Nagar). She will see the counting of votes from there.
- Arvind Kejriwal is expected to reach the Aam Aadmi Party office early in the morning. The party has put up several LCD screens to show live updates of the counting.
