9 years ago
It's a big day for J Jayalalitha and Mamata Banerjee - both keep their states. Assembly election results for West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry today.
I will be grateful to Mr Arun Jaitley if he restores the special status of Assam: Tarun Gogoi to NDTV.
I will not go on a holiday. I enjoy fighting for the people of Assam. I will go on fighting whenever I see any injustice: Tarun Gogoi.
Honestly I do not know who our main Opposition today is. You cannot have a regional party anchoring a national alliance. That has had disastrous results in the past. I think the situation is very hazy, it is up to the Congress to put its house in order: Arun Jaitley to NDTV
Himanta was with me during Lok Sabha elections but we still lost. So he was not the only factor this time. Senior BJP leaders visited our state 200 times in last 2 years.We perhaps had some deficiencies: Congress' Tarun Gogoi (right)
I think if you look at the growth of the BJP from North India to the West. One important milestone was 2008, winning Karnataka. Next we wanted to start making the Kerala elections tripolar. In Assam, our electoral policy worked and made a difference: BJP's Arun Jaitley (left)
I think if you look at the growth of the BJP from North India to the West. One important milestone was 2008, winning Karnataka. Next we wanted to start making the Kerala elections tripolar. In Assam, our electoral policy worked and made a difference: BJP's Arun Jaitley (left)
No, I did not give up. I fought like a lion, I tried by best, yes I failed but that's the verdict of the people of Assam: Tarun Gogoi on defeat in Assam.
360 Degree View Of NDTV's Studios During Election Results Analysis
Mamata Banerjee's top aide Derek O'Brien praises NDTV for showcasing Kolkata so beautifully on the show from the banks of Hoogly river and a beautifully lit Howrah bridge in the background. Was very proud to see my city like that.
I'll promise you one thing. When you are a team led by a captain (Mamata Banerjee) who is used to victories. You will be gracious in your victory: Derek O'Brien.
We are not shocked with the results, some others may be. We prefer to underplay. It's a little early to talk about a federal front. But people called from all over to wish Mamata di: Trinamool's Derek O'Brien to NDTV.
People seem to have the Amma brand. We call them freebies, they call them welfare schemes. AIADMK has such committed cadres, they are almost walk-talking advertisements: Uma Sudhir.
The BJP does have RSS behind them. They are the real ideological bosses: Arati R Jerath.
BJP is encompassing all. We don't discriminate. Live and let live is the BJP's ethos. We believe in positive secularism: BJP's Prakash Javadekar.
The results have been disappointing but not unexpected. We have been in Assam for 3 terms, people were looking for an alternative, they accepted BJP. In Kerala, there was a cyclical term. In Bengal, we tried an experiment that did not work. We don't need to throw the baby with the bathwater: Congress' Manish Tewari to NDTV.
My problem is that BJP does not understand the culture of Bengal. In Bengal there is a synthesis of culture, religion, which the BJP does not understand.Their own party's president said some insulting things about girl students: Amit Mitra to NDTV
Prannoy Roy: Are we gonna see Mamata Banerjee as PM one day?
Amit Mitra: Mamata Banerjee has never said she wants to be PM, she is very humble but she can have a serious role if such a matrix does evolve.
Amit Mitra: Mamata Banerjee has never said she wants to be PM, she is very humble but she can have a serious role if such a matrix does evolve.
The CPM is a declining number so they are not an opponent. Congress did get some votes but mainly from Left supporters. The BJP, with a declining vote share, is not a factor. We will oppose issues which are not good for the country tooth and nail: Amit Mitra
We have built the foundation of social and physical infrastructure in step one: Trinamool's Amit Mitra. (Amit Mitra retained the Khardaha seat in North 24 Parganas district wining by a margin of 21,200 votes)
Prannoy Roy: What now?
Himanta Biswa Sarma: Getting Bangladeshis on a train and deporting them is not something we can do. But at least we can delist them, take them off voting lists. We can give constitutional safeguards to the indigenous population.
Himanta Biswa Sarma: Getting Bangladeshis on a train and deporting them is not something we can do. But at least we can delist them, take them off voting lists. We can give constitutional safeguards to the indigenous population.
We have to be secular because PM has said SSSV. But I am against Bangladeshi infiltration. All indigenous Hindu, Muslim, Bodos has supported our stand. BJP has not fought the election on religious basis: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Prannoy Roy: Did you desert a sinking ship by leaving the Congress?
Himanta Biswa Sarma: I will not describe the Congress as a sinking ship or solid ship. But I did not leave the Congress with joy, I tried my best and then left with a heavy heart.
Himanta Biswa Sarma: I will not describe the Congress as a sinking ship or solid ship. But I did not leave the Congress with joy, I tried my best and then left with a heavy heart.
The people of Assam have given a massive mandate. We won because of PM Modi and blessings of people of Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma on Assam election results.
For Amma it has been a validation of what she has done over the last five years. I think Jayalalithaa's inaccessibility is a little overblown by the media. She is there in every welfare scheme: K Pandiarajan, AIADMK
On Jayalalithaa's Big Win
Clearly Amma's performance and Amma's promises helped us win. The freebies as they are called, they are all welfare directed. This was the single most important reason for the victory: K Pandiarajan
Clearly Amma's performance and Amma's promises helped us win. The freebies as they are called, they are all welfare directed. This was the single most important reason for the victory: K Pandiarajan
Where has Mr Modi come from? He worked as a local leader, led a state, kept winning the state and then was projected as the PM. So he deserves the national perspective: Nalin Kohli
The agenda of governance is derived by what the PM has said which is Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikaas: Nalin Kohli
If we have made a mistake, today we have shown, that we have done introspection, made amends and projected local leaders: Babul Supriyo
He (Shashi Tharoor) often makes some very pertinent points and gets scolded by the Congress because he makes logical statements. The country has rejected Congress as party which is mindless: Babul Supriyo
#NDTVResults | Many Congress leaders under 30 have won in Kerala. That's the sort of new face we need to present nationally: @ShashiTharoor
- NDTV (@ndtv) May 19, 2016
In Assam there was definitely the 15-year anti-incumbency and a few mistakes in good faith. I knew the alliance in Bengal was not going to work. As for Kerala it was a genuine surprise because there was five years of development: Shashi Tharoor
(What needs to be done now?)
The Congress has been an asset as recent as the Bihar elections, keeping together the Grand Alliance like glue: Shashi Tharoor
The Congress has been an asset as recent as the Bihar elections, keeping together the Grand Alliance like glue: Shashi Tharoor
I think we won because of Mamata Banerjee's development work. Their alliance was never going to work. Zero plus zero is still zero. People still remember beaten up by the Left, says Mahua Maitra, TMC candidate who won.
A lot of people in the Trinamool did not expect such a huge victory. There has been a swing in Mamata Banerjee's favour, it has been a positive vote for her: Monideepa Banerjie
In Kerala BJP had a swing of 9%, in Bengal they went up to 11% of the vote share. This is significant: Prannoy Roy
The Congress has to admit it has a problem, but in statements so far they are not willing to do so. They are making up excuses for their losses: Siddharth Varadarajan
Jayalalithaa is now so vulnerable. She is a transactional politician: Shekhar Gupta
This election was just another building block for the 2019 election .The big elections are coming next year - UP, Punjab, Gujarat. So we shouldn't draw any conclusions right now but you can see the trends: Arati R Jerath, Political commentator.
Someone said to me, the Congress party does not stand a chance. He said they were living in denial. And De Nile is not just a river in Egypt.
Prannoy Roy's Live Analysis of Election Results 2016
Are these victories just what the BJP needed after setbacks in Bihar and Delhi? Is this the end of the Congress: Prannoy Roy
Are these victories just what the BJP needed after setbacks in Bihar and Delhi? Is this the end of the Congress: Prannoy Roy
ICYMI, this:
So the Communists are reduced to Cuba, NKorea, parts of Kerala, Tripura and two and a half college campuses 😀 #Verdict16
- Derek O'Brien (@quizderek) May 19, 2016
Welcomed by a shower of rose petals
#WATCH: Supporters chanted 'Modi Modi' as PM arrived at Delhi's BJP Headquarters after victory in #AssamElection2016https://t.co/dusMTrlcXz
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016
At BJP HQ, PM Modi was greeted with a traditional Assamese hat and a gamucha, the distinctive red and white woven scarf
We will relentlessly keep working for the aspirations of the common man. I want to congratulate Amit Shah, Assam leadership and their team: PM Modi
The election has made it clear that changes BJP is bringing to the lives of common people are being accepted and supported. BJP is fast gaining acceptance across the country, this is great for democracy: PM Modi at BJP HQ
For many, the BJP forming a government in Assam is as surprising as the BJP being part of the government in Jammu & Kashmir: PM Modi
I want to thank the voters of the five states with all my heart. They have shown their faith in the BJP: PM Modi
PM Modi arrives at BJP HQ, addresses party workers
Waiting for PM Modi
Party leaders at BJP headquarters in Delhi after victory in Assam,PM Modi will arrive shortly #Elections2016 pic.twitter.com/hXZuqrpoGP
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016
A BJP Parliamentary Board meeting is scheduled:
Visuals from BJP headquarters in Delhi after party's victory in Assam, PM Modi to arrive shortly #Elections2016 pic.twitter.com/OQ3AUP2jUR
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016
I think we should not talk a lot today. Our vision document is based on teamwork and participative dialogue: Assam's next chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal
From Didi's album:
Some pictures of overwhelming joy and celebration are uploaded for all of you pic.twitter.com/hk5ey63LDj
- Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) May 19, 2016
Oommen Chandy to submit resignation to Kerala Governor tomorrow at 10am #Elections2016
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016
It is Mamata Banerjee's hard work that paid off, she addressed 166 rallies herself: Saugata Roy to NDTV
PM Modi called us 'Terror, Maut and Corruption,' the Kolkata flyover was made an issue. We faced the most scurrilous attacks faced by any party in many years: TMC's Saugata Roy to NDTV
Assam - results for all 126 seats are out
Personally, I have learnt lessons from defeats like in Delhi. One mistake can cost you an election. If you look at our campaign, we made sure we did not make any blunders. You cannot compare Assam to Bihar or Delhi: Ram Madhav to NDTV
Congress has not learnt any lessons from the 2014 defeat. People don't want to accept them in the present shape or form. Congress has been rejected in Assam, Kerala, even in Bengal where they tried to piggyback: Ram Madhav to NDTV
Tackling infiltrators will be handled by the state and Centre together. Sealing borders will be done by the Centre. Once that is done, we have to prevent an efforts to break the fencing: Ram Madhav to NDTV
It is a stupendous victory. We want to dedicate it to Ma Kamakhya and the River Brahmaputra:
BJP's Ram Madhav on the Assam verdict
BJP's Ram Madhav on the Assam verdict
BJP workers in Assam celebrate with music and dance
Fireworks held aloft at the BJP office in Guwahati
Tamil Nadu results at this hour:
West Bengal results at this hour:
BJP and CPM workers clash with police in Kannur, Kerala. Tear gas shells were thrown, a country-made bomb was hurled. One person has died
We accept the verdict of the people of Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Kerala with utmost humility: Cong Pres Sonia Gandhi
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016
We will introspect into reasons for our loss & will rededicate ourselves to service of ppl with greater vigour: Sonia Gandhi #Elections2016
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016
I congratulate the people of Puducherry for giving the party the mandate: Congress President Sonia Gandhi #Elections2016
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016
Possibly the image of the day - flowers and full-length prostration in front of Jayalalithaa:
Didi has a lot of tweet-thanking to do:
Thank you Sonia ji for remembering us today. It was a warm gesture
- Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) May 19, 2016
Thank you @iamsrk for your wishes over phone
- Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) May 19, 2016
Lots of thanks @nitishkumar ji and @laluprasadrjd for the greetings
- Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) May 19, 2016
Thanks many to @mvenkaiahnaidu ji and @sureshpprabhu ji for your warm greetings
- Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) May 19, 2016
In Assam, Guwahati welcomes chief minister-presumptive Sarbananda Sonowal
Lal salaam in Kerala, with a little help from Che Guevara
A very cinematic shot of people reaching out to Didi
Forgot to tweet, said Derek O'Brien. He was otherwise occupied:
Political rookie Sreesanth lost his first election but he scored a selfie with O Rajagopal, the BJP's first MLA in Kerala
Not only is victory sweet, it's also distracting:
On historic, happy days you even forget to tweet #Verdict16
- Derek O'Brien (@quizderek) May 19, 2016
Victory is sweet. Mithai for Jayalalithaa's supporters in Chennai
Meanwhile, it's awesome mausam in Mamata's city
Temperature dips to 29°C as light showers hit Kolkata (West Bengal) pic.twitter.com/fcrlSd4Ig5
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016
Red flags to celebrate Left win in Kerala
Celebrations outside Thiruvananthapuram CPM office
We salute the cadre of the Left Front who withstood terror and intimidation during the election process. This time there were deaths during polling, even on counting day. We will counter this politics of terror: Sitaram Yechury
We respect the verdict of the people of Bengal. We will examine results and tactics that were adopted in order to draw proper lessons: Sitaram Yechury
Sitaram Yechury will be in Kerala tomorrow to meet state committee and select a chief minister
The Verdict is against unprecedented corruption & misrule by UDF in last 5 years: Sitaram Yechury #Elections2016 pic.twitter.com/m57GSqmaZ6
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016
NDTV's Sunetra Choudhury had this conversation with a woman cop in Bengal:
Me: Have you ever used that lathi on anyone? Her: It's more to protect myself from the crowd pic.twitter.com/A0nj5Ovewv
- sunetra choudhury (@sunetrac) May 19, 2016
Vijayakanth, leading the first-ever third front in Tamil Nadu, loses
Euphoria for BJP workers in Assam
A victory dance at the Guwahati helipad where BJP's Sarbananda Sonowal will arrive in a while
NDTV on the ground:
TMC slogan-Didi eta korle ki, cpm ei-bar khabe ki! (Didi, what have you done? Left nothing for cpm to eat). Translation kills it :(
- sunetra choudhury (@sunetrac) May 19, 2016
Wish the best to Jayalalithaa and Mamata for their victories: Amit Shah to NDTV
We have fulfilled our promise of a corruption-free government, taken India's politics towards development and increased its stature internationally: Amit Shah to NDTV
Those who dont support BJP's/Sangh's line of thought they should all come together & develop their unity: Nitish Kumar #Election2016
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016
Nitish-Speak:
This result isn't surprising, I congratulate Mamata ji: Bihar CM #Election2016 pic.twitter.com/YIsQjm0eh5
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016
Not much reason to celebrate for BJP. They won (in Assam) because Congress decided to contest alone: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar #Election2016
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016
BJP is committed to progress in Assam and will make it a developed state: Amit Shah to NDTV
People who paralysed Parliament have been shown their place. India has taken two steps closer to Congress-mukt Bharat: Amit Shah to NDTV
These results are a stamp of approval on Narendra Modi's performance over the two years. It is a victory for politics of development: Amit Shah to NDTV
It is a matter of great joy for BJP that it has performed well in all 5 states. BJP's foundations have been strengthened by these victories: Amit Shah to NDTV
BJP's win in Assam reverberates in Delhi. Musicians at HQ
This apparently happened:
Celebrations turn violent in Asansol (WB): TMC supporters allegedly vandalize CPI(M) office, set property on fire pic.twitter.com/ZagankhbGM
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016
A green-letter day for Didi and her supporters in Bengal
Revels on the rain-washed streets of Kolkata
A Jaya supporter greets her with flowers and touches her feet:
WATCH: Jayalalithaa's supporters congratulate her on victory in Tamil Nadu Assembly #Election2016https://t.co/SkFaYSxZ7t
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016
360 View: The mood is festive at BJP HQ in Delhi
Assam's outgoing chief minister wins his seat
Trinamool paints Bengal green
Former actress Debasree Roy wins in West Bengal
And not just Bihu, also the Bhangra:
Mekhlas and Bihu: Supporters of the Asom Gana Parishad, which allied with the BJP, celebrate in Guwahati
In 3-way battle of Bhabanipur, Didi is #1, Deepa Dasmunshi is second and Chandra Bose, a descendant of Netaji, is third
Never in the history of Tamil Nadu has there been such a close call. People's mandate was for DMK, AIADMK has claimed victory because of dirty money. People have sold their conscience to the devil: Dayanidhi Maran to NDTV
Baichung Bhutia on his missed goal:
Accept people's verdict, will look into where we went wrong: Baichung Bhutia on losing to Ashok Bhattacharya pic.twitter.com/3S0qMntY07
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016
BJP chief Amit Shah flashes the victory sign
Sarbananda Sonowal will be chief minister. Party president will decide my role: Himanta Biswa Sarma to NDTV
He (Rahul Gandhi) got his post because of his blue blood. I asked him not to create an umbrella of dynasty politics down to the panchayat level: Himanta Biswa Sarma to NDTV
This is an individual accomplishment for me because two years ago, I told Mr Rahul Gandhi "you cannot run a show like this": Himanta Biswa Sarma who switched from Congress to BJP in Assam
My life is dedicated to working for the people of Tamil Nadu, I have no other interest in life. I thank the people for their faith, there not enough words in the dictionary to express my gratitude: Jayalalithaa
No ruling party has been able to win elections for a second time since 1984, so my party and I are indebted to the people of Tamil Nadu for giving us this historic victory: Jayalalithaa
Mamata Banerjee, another person for you to thank:
Congratulations Didi for stupendous victory...
- Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) May 19, 2016
He lost the state but Karunanidhi, 91, keeps his seat
With all humbleness we accept the verdict of people of Assam: Tarun Gogoi #Election2016 results pic.twitter.com/SLeLP6rX7f
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016
In West Bengal, two key candidates lose their seats
In Assam, Congress bows out:
I congratulate Sarbananda Sonowal & BJP for their grand success, we will fulfil our role as opposition: Tarun Gogoi #Election2016
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016
Meantime, in Chennai:
Outgoing Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi congratulates Sarbananda Sonowal via a phone call, accepts defeat
The silver lining for the Congress
WATCH: Congress supporters celebrate as party wins 8 seats and is leading in 2 seats in Puducherry #Election2016https://t.co/eaxEYEjyYa
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016
I am against BJP ideology because they like to divide and rule. Congress lost ground because they have forgotten their friends: Mamata Banerjee to NDTV
In Tamil Nadu, the remains of the day go to Jayalalithaa
One could actually make Rahul Gandhi the person of the match. He's the one who made sure the Congress performed the way it did: BJP's Piyush Goyal to NDTV
Meanwhile, this:
One silver lining for @INCIndia inKerala: many of our youngest candidates won or are leading. They will be the nucleus of tomorrow's party.
- Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) May 19, 2016
BJP's top leadership tweets:
Congratulated Shri Sarvananda Sonowal on BJP's historic victory in Assam. It is a decisive mandate given by the people of Assam.
- Rajnath Singh (@BJPRajnathSingh) May 19, 2016
Massive BJP victory in Assam is a happy gift to BJP and PM Modi on two years of NDA government at centre. 1/
- M Venkaiah Naidu (@MVenkaiahNaidu) May 19, 2016
People became intolerant towards the intolerance of Congress party. They have rejected opportunistic alliance...
- M Venkaiah Naidu (@MVenkaiahNaidu) May 19, 2016
Election after election, Congress is getting decimated and BJP's footprint is expanding: Piyush Goyal to NDTV
I convey my heartiest thanks to voters who have reaffirmed their faith on me and given me another chance: TN CM Jayalalithaa #Election2016
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016
False campaigning by DMK has been defeated. People of Tamil Nadu have rejected family politics carried out by our opponents: Jayalalithaa
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016
It is a victory of the people against corruption. Party will decide the chief ministerial candidate. Will discuss and decide on liquor policy: Pinarayi Vijayan on the Kerala results
BJP chief Amit Shah tweets:
Congratulations to PM @narendramodi ,Sh @sarbanandsonwal ,Sh @himantabiswa, other state leaders & karyakartas for emphatic victory in Assam.
- Amit Shah (@AmitShah) May 19, 2016
The unmatched efforts & sacrifice of our karyakartas in Kerala,West Bengal & Tamil Nadu has established a strong party base in these states.
- Amit Shah (@AmitShah) May 19, 2016
Congress loses Kerala but Oommen Chandy keeps his seat
Not all state elections are a reflection on national leadership but the party has to move away from cliched introspection to actual action: Shashi Tharoor to NDTV
I think you are going to see the Congress reinvent itself as a party of the young. Every party needs a blend of experience and youth: Shashi Tharoor to NDTV
In Assam, the BJP's two biggest names have both won their constituencies
From the Congress:
We accept the verdict of people with humility. My best wishes to the parties that have won the elections
- Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) May 19, 2016
I take this opportunity to thank every Congress worker and leader and our allies for their effort during these elections
- Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) May 19, 2016
Our dream is to make Bengal the best in the world, have good relations with neighbouring states and development for the down-trodden: Mamata Banerjee
Victory celebrations outside Jayalalithaa's Poes Garden residence in Chennai. 
We will have a meeting tomorrow at 12.30pm, then approach the Governor. Next Friday, we will swear-in and try to call the Assembly. The PM and Arun Jaitley called to congratulate me: Mamata Banerjee
May 20 is a day of poriborton (change) for us - it's the day we were sworn in last time. From tomorrow till the 30th, we'll have cultural programs and a movement to thank people: Mamata Banerjee
I have been personally targeted, slandered. Voters have ignored that. Many of my workers were murdered: Mamata Banerjee
There has been a lot of terrorising and misbehaviour, even in my own constituency, Bhabanipur: Mamata Banerjee
I have seen many elections in 40 years. I want to thank the Election Commission but the police crossed certain lines: Mamata Banerjee
In people's happiness is my happiness. People have ignored smear campaigns and voted for us: Mamata Banerjee
Many things happened in this election. There were lies against us, people were restricted from voting. But they did vote, standing for hours in queues: Mamata Banerjee
We want to thank the people who are most important in this celebration of democracy: Mamata Banerjee
But he's taking it on the chin:
Thanks to all the supporters for all the love and respect..will surly keep working for the people..
- Sreesanth (@sreesanth36) May 19, 2016
Suparna Singh: amazing that leads show Mamata easily winning more than 215 seats...she was at 184. kick in the pants to anti-incumbency talk. #NDTVResults
Cricketer-politician Sreesanth, fighting his first election, loses:
Suparna Singh: Congress-Left alliance in Bengal ranks as historic blunder, says @DrChandanMitra on air on @ndtv now. #NDTVResults
PM Modi on Kerala:
I salute all those who built the BJP in Kerala, brick by brick, decade after decade. It is due to them that we are seeing this day.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 19, 2016
In Kerala, the persistence of the Party has paid off today & we will become an even stronger voice of the people. @BJP4Keralam
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 19, 2016
Firecrackers for BJP in Assam:
Guwahati (Assam): Celebrations outside BJP office after trends shows BJP leading in the state #Election2016 pic.twitter.com/1t5Au1GZPe
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016
Down south:
AIADMK supporters make offerings,worship bust of MG Ramachandran at AIADMK HQ in Tamil Nadu #Election2016 pic.twitter.com/CUPBwWq10n
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016
PM and Amit Shah held rallies but we had to rely on local leaders: Prakash Javadekar to NDTV
AIUDF is at third place:
Want to congratulate BJP. We have lost because of Congress party: Badruddin Ajmal, AIUDF Chief #Election2016 pic.twitter.com/7XMCcoCfBA
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016
Suparna Singh: BJP surging in all states, that is the headline- @PrakashJavdekar on air now on @NDTV. #NDTVResults
PM Modi tweets on BJP's win in Assam:
I spoke to @sarbanandsonwal & congratulated him for the performance of the party & the efforts through the campaign. @bjpassampradesh
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 19, 2016
Heartiest congratulations to Assam BJP Karyakartas & leaders for the exceptional win. This win is historic by all standards. Phenomenal!
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 19, 2016
BJP will do everything possible to fulfil dreams & aspirations of the people of Assam & take the state's development journey to new heights.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 19, 2016
Senior CPI(M) leader Biman Bose at Ho Chi Minh statue ahead of meeting at party office at Alimuddin Street
Didi thanks PM Modi and other (pretty famous) well-wishers:
Thank you so much for your kind wishes @narendramodi ji
- Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) May 19, 2016
Thank you @SrBachchan ji for your wishes
- Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) May 19, 2016
. @arunjaitley Thanks many
- Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) May 19, 2016
On Vijayakanth's DMDK and allies
The rise of the third front has been made irrelevant in Tamil Nadu: Prannoy Roy
As an academic, I am flummoxed by the failure of the third front: A R Venkatachalapathy
The rise of the third front has been made irrelevant in Tamil Nadu: Prannoy Roy
As an academic, I am flummoxed by the failure of the third front: A R Venkatachalapathy
Suparna Singh: PM calls and congratulates JJ, Mamata. #NDTVResults
This is just the beginning for BJP, says the Minister of State for Home
BJP has started to win,now Assam & others states as&when elections will be held,Cong will be wiped off: Kiren Rijiju pic.twitter.com/bgmgG6RDKh
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016
From Didi, V for Victory
PM Modi makes a couple of calls:
Spoken to @MamataOfficial ji & congratulated her on the impressive victory. My best wishes to her as she begins her 2nd term.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 19, 2016
Had a telephone conversation with Jayalalithaa ji and congratulated her on her victory. Also conveyed my best wishes to her. @AIADMKOfficial
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 19, 2016
Jayalalithaa's southern comfort:
WATCH: Women break into dance outside AIADMK HQ in Chennai to celebrate,as trends show AIADMK leading #Elections2016https://t.co/HY5ebRnn3m
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016
Inside a counting centre in bengal
In the NDTV studio
Huge numbers of women, young people seen in Mamata's rallies. Very important demographics: Arati Jerath
Narada, Saradha scams were seen as conspiracies: Shekhar Gupta
Even when I campaigned, I saw people were not unhappy with Mamata: Chandan Mitra
Huge numbers of women, young people seen in Mamata's rallies. Very important demographics: Arati Jerath
Narada, Saradha scams were seen as conspiracies: Shekhar Gupta
Even when I campaigned, I saw people were not unhappy with Mamata: Chandan Mitra
Bad-mouthing is not the last word, people's verdict is the last word, Mamata's supporters tell NDTV
Supporters say men voted for Jayalalithaa because of her promise of gradual prohibition: NDTV's Sam Daniel
Jayalalithaa to become Tamil Nadu's first consecutive chief minister in 30 years. AIADMK supporters are thrilled
Even Kolkata rosogollas tell poll story
Suparna Singh: #TamilNadu: Vijayakanth trailing in Ulundurpet, in third place behind AIADMK and DMK candidates. #NDTVResults
Mamata's boys. Their tees say it all
In Tamil Nadu, no Fevicol required for Jaya's photo
Want to thank ppl of Assam for giving us 48-49% vote,Govt is committed for development of the state: Ram Madhav,BJP pic.twitter.com/JtD4dciJnn
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016
Outside her home, a large screen shows Jayalalithaa
AIADMK supporters dance outside Jayalalithaa's Poes Garden residence in Chennai
AIADMK cadre after special prayers for Jayalalithaa's victory outside her residence. 
This didn't help. BJP wins Assam
Guwahati: Latest pictures of CM Tarun Gogoi offering prayers at Namghar temple #Elections2016 pic.twitter.com/CsvOUfbeo1
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016
Jayalalithaa stays, her supporters rejoice
Chennai: Celebrations outside Jayalalithaa's residence as trends show AIADMK leading in #TamilNadu2016 pic.twitter.com/Co9CaUfLqH
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016
The mood in Kolkata is upbeat
Kolkata: Celebrations outside Mamata Banerjee's residence after early trends show her leading by over 3000 votes pic.twitter.com/302uF0Y5cu
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016
Mamata Banerjee works 20 hours out of 24 for the people, Trinamool supporters tell NDTV. "Didi for Bengal," they chant
In Didi's Bengal, a woman blows a conch shell
We will perform well with the blessings of PM Modi. He is giving priority to the North East: Sarbananda Sonowal to NDTV
We have challenges like infiltration, flooding, unemployment. Our main target is to protect the interests of bona fide citizens, it doesn't matter if they are Hindu or Muslim: Sarbananda Sonowal to NDTV
I believe what he contributed was unique, he has a bigger role to play in future: Sarbananda Sonowal on Himanta Biswa Sarma
We have to bring Bengalis, Punjabis, Marwaris together in Assam. We have to live together, work together, fight together: Sarbananda Sonowal to NDTV
Stormy weather in Kolkata as the state prepares for a landslide Mamata Banerjee victory
Suparna Singh: Infiltration, sealing of border, unemployment will be big challenges, says big winner @sarbanandsonwal to @PrannoyRoyNDTV. #NDTVResults
Our strategy has clicked, our alliance partners have worked hard. People of Assam have been wanting this kind of a combination for a long time, they were tired of Congress: Sarbananda Sonowal to NDTV
This is the hard work of the people of Assam. This is a great victory. Whatever we do will be in consultation with partners: Sarbananda Sonowal to NDTV
Suparna Singh: Big winner @sarbanandsonwal tells @NDTV "alliance and unity" worked. #NDTVResults
Suparna Singh: In charge again. #NDTVResults https://t.co/oj2J0hymlW
In the NDTV studio:
Two things clear now - complete downfall of the Congress and the BJP making inroads even in states like Kerala: Seshadri Chari
Parties usually take losses in their stride but it can become a problem if they don't introspect: Siddharth Varadarajan
Two things clear now - complete downfall of the Congress and the BJP making inroads even in states like Kerala: Seshadri Chari
Parties usually take losses in their stride but it can become a problem if they don't introspect: Siddharth Varadarajan
Apsara, a transgender journalist who joined AIADMK recently, celebrating her party's victory at Poes Garden.
Kerala turns Left:
Looks like will have to concede defeat in Kerala,yes responsibility will be fixed: PC Chacko,Congress #Elections2016 pic.twitter.com/IyHI1cJJZy
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016
Please wait for some time, I'll definitely talk to you: Sarbananda Sonowal (following results on TV) tells NDTV
Jayalalithaa looks set to keep Tamil Nadu, AIADMK supporters celebrate
Kerala, currently:
360 View: In the studio with Prannoy Roy and panelists
In the NDTV studio:
Outstanding landslide by the Trinamool: Prannoy Roy
The biggest charge against the Trinamool was corruption: Seshadri Chari
The Saradha and the Narada - but it doesn't seem to have had any impact: Chandan Mitra
Outstanding landslide by the Trinamool: Prannoy Roy
The biggest charge against the Trinamool was corruption: Seshadri Chari
The Saradha and the Narada - but it doesn't seem to have had any impact: Chandan Mitra
Suparna Singh: So Jayalalithaa beats yo-yo trend. #TamilNadu #NDTVResults
Slogans being shouted outside Mamata Banerjee's house: Thanda, thanda, cool, cool/Ghore ghore Trinamool (Trinamool in every house)
CPI(M)'s Shyamal Chakraborty says "still hopeful of doing well" after Trinamool Congress takes early leads
Mamata Banerjee swept the elections last time and now she seems to be doing even better: Prannoy Roy
In her own constituency, Didi currently #1 in a 3-way battle of biggies
In her own constituency, Didi currently #1 in a 3-way battle of biggies
Jaya's supporters say she launched many welfare schemes for people, younger generation voted for her: NDTV's Sam Daniel
Trends in Tamil Nadu are surprising. Anecdotal evidence on the ground suggested people are frustrated with AIADMK: Siddharth Varadarajan in NDTV studio
Even so, Jayalalithaa currently leads. Celebrations outside her house in Chennai
Even so, Jayalalithaa currently leads. Celebrations outside her house in Chennai
Suparna Singh: #TamilNadu: raucous celebrations at Jayalalithaa house over leads #NDTVResults
Suparna Singh: DMK leaders all troop in to Karunanidhi home. Incl. A Raja. Refuse to speak on camera. Leads show JJ ahead. #NDTVResults
The current status in the East
For now, it looks like Jayalalithaa's AIADMK is keeping Tamil Nadu. Here's how heavyweights in the state are faring currently:
Suparna Singh: #Bengal leads show big news for BJP+, it's ahead in 12 seats. #NDTVResults
This morning, he was in church
Kerala CM Oommen Chandy at his residence in Kottayam #Elections2016 pic.twitter.com/031tBH2Ndc
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016
Kerala CPM's Pinarayi Vijayan begins day by paying homage at the state's longest-serving Chief Minister EK Nayanar's memorial
Suparna Singh: #Assam - Congress battered, AIUDF and Badaruddin land big gains. #NDTVResults
In West Bengal, Mamata has taken the Left's ideology, their tactics. What does that leave the Left with? - Siddharth Vardarajan in the NDTV studio
Not much, it seems. CPM leaders are trailing in their constituencies
Not much, it seems. CPM leaders are trailing in their constituencies
BJP's O Rajagopal arriving at party office in Thiruvananthapuram
In Kerala, Oommen Chandy and V Achuthanandan lead in their constituencies. Sreesanth, fighting his first election, trails
Suparna Singh: #TamilNadu leads- JJ pushing ahead now. Ahead in 78 of 135 seats. #NDTVResults
In the NDTV studio:
The Congress has to let go of its ego now, internally in Assam and externally: Shekhar Gupta
The DMK's stronger stand on prohibition hasn't seemed to have given them an advantage: Prannoy Roy
The Congress has to let go of its ego now, internally in Assam and externally: Shekhar Gupta
The DMK's stronger stand on prohibition hasn't seemed to have given them an advantage: Prannoy Roy
Outside the DMK office in Chennai
Suparna Singh: #Kerala - Left has crossed half way mark in early leads. #NDTVResults
Suparna Singh: #Assam - gap between BJP and Congress widening considerably now. #NDTVResults
Clash of titans in Tamil Nadu. Jayalalithaa and Karunanidhi are both leading in their constituencies
CPI(M)'s Surjya Kanta Mishra arrives at state CPI(M) headquarters at Alimuddin Street, does not comment
Suparna Singh: Early leads show clear trends for all states except #TamilNadu which is close. #NDTVResults
Suparna Singh: Leads at 8.55 am- Left ahead in Kerala, Mamata very strong in Bengal, TN shows Jayalalithaa marginally ahead, Assam with BJP. #NDTVResults
In Assam, three heavyweights are leading in their constituencies
Suparna Singh: #Kerala- 91 early leads, Left surging ahead. #NDTVResults
I have asked Ma Kamakhya for an opportunity to serve the people, not power. I leave the verdict to the people of Assam: Tarun Gogoi to NDTV
Suparna Singh: #Bengal - 21 leads, 19 show Trinamool ahead, BJP ahead in 2. None so far for Cong-Left alliance. #NDTVResults
Watching Kerala election results at BJP headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram 
Suparna Singh: #Assam -good luck to @sarbanandsonwal , says @tarun_gogoi , says "don't want to talk about politics or exit polls" #NDTVResults
In Chennai, AIADMK supporters hold a pooja for Jayalalithaa's victory
For BJP to come to power, they have to sweep upper Assam: Shekhar Gupta
Kerala has the fastest counting currently: Prannoy Roy
Kerala has the fastest counting currently: Prannoy Roy
After visiting a temple, BJP's Sarbananda Sonowal arrives at counting centre in Majuli. Will he be Assam's next chief minister?
Suparna Singh: #TamilNadu - 3 early leads- DMK gains 2. #NDTVResults
Suparna Singh: #NDTVResults panelists take time out from talking leads for quick props to @imVkohli for his big show last night.
At the CPI(M) headquarters in Kolkata's Alimuddin Street, only a media contingent is present. Leaders expected to arrive after 11 am
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi at Guwahati's famous Kamakhya temple
Suparna Singh: Kerala 7 early leads-5 for LDF, 2 for UDF. #NDTVResults
Suparna Singh: First EARLY lead #TamilNadu - DMK gaining in AIADMK seat. #NDTVResults
Building local leadership of the stature of Jayalalithaa or Mamata in a short span of time is difficult: Seshadri Chari to NDTV
Suparna Singh: so early trends from #Kerala - LDF gaining. #NDTVResults
Suparna Singh: Kerala so far 3 leads- 2 are gain for LDF. These are without postal votes, but are Round 1. Health warnings included! #NDTVResults
Suparna Singh: BJP strategy always been clear on this - need very strong local leadership, says @NalinSKohli on @NDTV. Watch #NDTVResults.
Suparna Singh: #Kerala. Malabar early lead - LDF ahead in seat with IUML. #NDTVResults
360 View: In the NDTV studio with Prannoy Roy and panelists
