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The BJP seems to be headed for a landslide win in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh and was ahead in Delhi, where debutant Aam Aadmi Party has ensured that the ruling Congress will have to settle for a poor number 3 slot if all current trends hold.
Vasundhara Raje sworn in as Rajasthan Chief Minister.
Vasundhara Raje will be sworn in by Rajasthan governor Magret Alva at a grand ceremony in front of the Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha today. Besides the 30,000 karyakartas have been invited, the top brass of the BJP is also expected to attend. Important allies like the Badals from the SAD and Chandra Babu Naidu will also be present.
BJP, AAP refuse to yield in Delhi; talk of fresh polls gets louderThe BJP is no closer to forming the government 48 hours after Delhi threw a fractured verdict.
Public has expressed no-confidence against Centre: Mamata BanerjeeTrinamool chief Mamata Banerjee today said the public has already expressed "no-confidence" against the Centre and there was no need for bringing a motion against it in this regard.
In Delhi, talk of fresh election gets louder as BJP and Aam Aadmi Party refuse to yieldThe BJP today virtually told its 31 newly-elected legislators in Delhi to prepare for fresh polls. It's been two days since election results were announced in the capital, but neither the BJP, which is the single-largest party in a hung House, nor Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party, which came in at number 2, have made any move towards government formation.
Congress first offers unconditional support to Aam Aadmi Party, then taunts itCongress today first indicated its willingness to back the Aam Aadmi Party to form the Delhi government but later taunted it, saying Arvind Kejriwal should join hands with BJP.
After 4-0 drubbing, Congress wants rollback of 'costly' decisions ahead of 2014 Lok Sabha pollsBadly bruised by its humiliating defeat in the state elections, the ruling Congress believes that voters have punished it for stubborn inflation, and some of its senior leaders are demanding the urgent reversal of crucial economic reforms which have affected the price of cooking gas and fuel.
Congress set to lose 2014, predicts party veteran Mani Shankar Aiyar
After the Congress was emphatically rejected by voters in state elections, party veteran Mani Shankar Aiyar has predicted that the Congress will lose the general election and should use its time in the opposition to reinvent itself.
After the Congress was emphatically rejected by voters in state elections, party veteran Mani Shankar Aiyar has predicted that the Congress will lose the general election and should use its time in the opposition to reinvent itself.
Want other good people to leave parties, join us for 2014: Arvind KejriwalArvind Kejriwal reiterated today that there is no question of his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) providing any kind of support that would allow the BJP to form the government in Delhi. Mr Kejriwal said that his colleague, Prashant Bhushan, who took a different stand on NDTV last night, was expressing his personal and not the party opinion.
Prepare for fresh polls, BJP tells newly-elected Delhi legislators The BJP's 31 newly-elected legislators in Delhi were virtually told to prepare for fresh elections by senior party leader Nitin Gadkari this morning. He said they must "think of themselves not as MLAs, but as candidates."
Arun Jaitley should know that drawing room politics and rajya sabha politics spread anarchy and not street politics-Kumar Vishvaas,AAP
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 10, 2013Congress is like the former blue line bus of Delhi, will keep moving despite serious accidents-Ravi Shankar Prasad,BJP
- ANI (@ANI_news) 
BJP's Vasundhara Raje stakes claim to form government in Rajasthan BJP's Chief Ministerial candidate Vasundhara Raje today called on Rajasthan Governor Margaret Alva to stake claim to form the government following her party's landslide win in the Assembly polls.
She was accompanied by the party MLA Gulabchand Kataria and two other party leaders.The meeting lasted for a few minutes, Raj Bhawan sources said.
The oath ceremony will take place on December 13.
Harsh Vardhan elected BJP legislative party chief Delhi BJP unit chief Vijay Goel said the party would not indulge in any "jod-tod" or horse trading to form the government.
The BJP won 31 seats, emerging as the single largest party. But it is short of the 36 mark in the 70-member assembly that would give it the majority and the right to form the government.
Disapprove of AAP legislator's victory procession, but allegations are false: Arvind Kejriwal Dharmender Koli from the AAP has been accused by the man he defeated, Congressman Veer Singh Dhingan, of entering his house and misbehaving with the Congress leader's wife during a victory procession on Sunday.
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal: Why don't the Congress and the BJP form the government together. They have the same ideology of corruption.
There is no question of supporting BJP. What prashant said yesterday was his personal opinion.
- Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) December 10, 2013 'If BJP does those things which AAP has been formed for and it believes in, then we can think of supporting them. But Since it can never be like us, then where is the question of giving or taking support,' says AAP leader Prashant Bhushan
Aam Aadmi Party to support BJP? Arvind Kejriwal says no, Prashant Bhushan says maybeArvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which emerged the star of last week's Delhi election, appears to be divided over its first major political decision.
Congress identifies price rise, factionalism in introspection after poll debacleCongress President Sonia Gandhi today got into a huddle with senior leaders to analyse the poll debacle which the party suffered in four out of the five states where Assembly elections were held.
Prashant Bhushan says his party may extend 'issue-based' support to BJP in DelhiActivist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan today said that he believes his Aam Aadmi Party or AAP may consider supporting the Bharatiya Janata Party in Delhi.
Mizoram polls: Congress gets two-thirds majorityCongress today got some good news in Mizoram where it powered to a two-thirds majority in the Assembly elections snapping up 27 of the 40 seats, while the opposition MNF secured four.
Arvind Kejriwal elected AAP leader in Delhi AssemblyThe new-elected legislators also decided to not stake any claim to form the government in Delhi.
Assembly elections 2013: why Congress lost ChhattisgarhAfter swinging all day long, the final tally had the BJP winning 49 seats and the Congress 39.
How Sheila Dikshit lost the New Delhi seatThe stunning blow that the 75-year-old leader received in her constituency can be attributed to nearly 60,000 of the 1.2 lakh voters belonging to the low income groups.
After Congress walloping in states, Nitish Kumar decides against alliance The BJP may have won three states- and emerged as the largest party in Delhi - but Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar says that's where the good news ends.
Sheila Dikshit to NDTV:
- No advice for Arvind Kejriwal, he is wiser than me
- Don't think power bills were an election issue
- We tried our best to control prices
- Refuse to accept that Delhi government faced anti-incumbency votes
BJP's march to majority in Delhi halted by AAP, Arun Jaitley concedes on Facebook
The BJP-Akali Dal Alliance has won 32 constituencies of Delhi. This is about six to eight seats short of our expectations. We have narrowly lost in some assembly segments. Even though we have managed to retain a large part of our traditional votes, there was some shift even in middle class localities to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The Congress was no longer a serious option in Delhi. Residents of Delhi were considering which of the two alternatives to vote for - the BJP or the AAP.
The AAP may have got lesser votes and seats than the BJP. However, that is not a ground for satisfaction for the BJP. The BJP's march to comfortable majority has not been interrupted by the Congress. It has been interrupted by AAP.
The lesson of the 32 constituencies that the BJP has won clearly reveals that most candidates who were well grounded in the constituencies and appeared to be electorally acceptable have won. The lesson for the BJP of these results is that the credibility-quotient counts in an election. The image of the leadership, as also of the candidate, must inspire confidence amongst the voters. The announcement of Dr. Harsh Vardhan's name as the BJP's Chief Ministerial candidate helped the BJP. Those who have a track record of serving their constituency well, have a better chance of being elected. Just getting a party nomination even in a stronghold is not enough. The days of conventional politics are now over.
Is the AAP merely a freak phenomenon? Or is it going to be a lasting experiment? The last word on this cannot be said at this moment.
This party is unconventional. It has attempted to exploit the general mood of cynicism. It has made unrealistic promises and does not want to sit in a position of responsibility where it has to walk its talk. The very suggestion of being in government to implement its policy and promises appears to be scary for this party. In a democracy, the voters vote in order to elect the government. When there are no clear majorities, the government formation is an art of the possible. The Congress Party can give the AAP outside support in order to form a government.
In power, such a party would be like a fish out of water. It is possible to make exaggerated promises, and capture the imagination of a few by making unimplementable promises. The strategy of the party is to avoid power rather than be in a position to implement the unimplementable.
The BJP-Akali Dal Alliance has won 32 constituencies of Delhi. This is about six to eight seats short of our expectations. We have narrowly lost in some assembly segments. Even though we have managed to retain a large part of our traditional votes, there was some shift even in middle class localities to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The Congress was no longer a serious option in Delhi. Residents of Delhi were considering which of the two alternatives to vote for - the BJP or the AAP.
The AAP may have got lesser votes and seats than the BJP. However, that is not a ground for satisfaction for the BJP. The BJP's march to comfortable majority has not been interrupted by the Congress. It has been interrupted by AAP.
The lesson of the 32 constituencies that the BJP has won clearly reveals that most candidates who were well grounded in the constituencies and appeared to be electorally acceptable have won. The lesson for the BJP of these results is that the credibility-quotient counts in an election. The image of the leadership, as also of the candidate, must inspire confidence amongst the voters. The announcement of Dr. Harsh Vardhan's name as the BJP's Chief Ministerial candidate helped the BJP. Those who have a track record of serving their constituency well, have a better chance of being elected. Just getting a party nomination even in a stronghold is not enough. The days of conventional politics are now over.
Is the AAP merely a freak phenomenon? Or is it going to be a lasting experiment? The last word on this cannot be said at this moment.
This party is unconventional. It has attempted to exploit the general mood of cynicism. It has made unrealistic promises and does not want to sit in a position of responsibility where it has to walk its talk. The very suggestion of being in government to implement its policy and promises appears to be scary for this party. In a democracy, the voters vote in order to elect the government. When there are no clear majorities, the government formation is an art of the possible. The Congress Party can give the AAP outside support in order to form a government.
In power, such a party would be like a fish out of water. It is possible to make exaggerated promises, and capture the imagination of a few by making unimplementable promises. The strategy of the party is to avoid power rather than be in a position to implement the unimplementable.
'We tried our best. We worked hard for 15 years. We hope for a stable government in Delhi, though we have no role': Sheila Dikshit
BJP's Nitin Gadkari to NDTV on Delhi verdict:
- We will honour the mandate of the people
- Won't seek support or try to create support to form the government in Delhi
Sonia Gandhi calls post-mortem meet as ally Sharad Pawar takes dig at 'weak leadership' Congress president Sonia Gandhi today called her senior colleagues to discuss the party's poll debacle in four major states, as a key ally said voters had shown their anger at an "indecisive and weak leadership."
LIVE updates on government formation in Delhi The new Delhi Assembly is a hung house. The BJP, with 31 seats, and the AAP, with 28 seats say they are willing to sit in opposition. So who will form government in Delhi?
POLL: Should AAP form the government in Delhi? Or is a re-election better?
For AAP, a brilliant 2013. but for 2014, the challenges are many Arvind Kejriwal and his Aam Aadmi Party say they will strategize for how to contest the national election next year. The challenges are formidable.
Assembly election result: People don't like weak rulers, says UPA ally Sharad Pawar The Assembly poll results in four States indicate that people want strong leaders, NCP President Sharad Pawar said as he called upon Congress and other allies to ponder over the outcome which is being seen as a reflection of anger against the UPA Government at the Centre.
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PM congratulates BJP's Vasundhara Raje, Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Raman Singh for victories in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
PM congratulates BJP's Vasundhara Raje, Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Raman Singh for victories in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
Congress chief Sonia Gandhi calls for meeting of party leaders this evening after big losses in assembly elections
It is BJP's mandate and responsibility to form the government in Delhi: AAP leader Yogendra Yadav It is very clear that no party has got a clear mandate to form the government in Delhi. We don't have a majority, neither does the BJP. The BJP can try to form the govt or seek others' support if they want, we will neither seek nor lend support. Circumstances suggest there could be a re-poll, if that's the case, we are ready: AAP leader Manish Sisodia
Advantage Congress in Mizoram with leads in 17 seats
Unfair for Delhi people not to get a stable government & return to polls again/soon.Onus on both, BJP and APP to provide good governance
- Kiran Bedi (@thekiranbedi) December 9, 2013 Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal meets Aam Aadmi Party leaders at his residence to decide future course of action
Counting begins in Mizoram: Congress leads in 6 seats, MNF alliance in 2
Counting of votes expected to begin in Mizoram assembly elections in a few minutes
Assembly election results - BJP's Super Sunday: 4-0
The BJP has won absolute majority in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh and is the single-largest party though shy of a clear majority in Delhi, where Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party has ensured, in a stunning debut, that the ruling Congress stands decimated.
The BJP has won absolute majority in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh and is the single-largest party though shy of a clear majority in Delhi, where Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party has ensured, in a stunning debut, that the ruling Congress stands decimated.
Delhi assembly gets only three women members, all belong to Aam Aadmi PartyThe Delhi assembly got only three women legislators, all belonging to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), with the other 67 women candidates failing the electoral test.
'The Crorepati Club': Delhi tops chart with at least 52 MLAs
When it comes to crorepati leaders winning the elections, Delhi seems to have taken the cake among the four states with at least 52 such MLAs in the 70-member strong assembly.
When it comes to crorepati leaders winning the elections, Delhi seems to have taken the cake among the four states with at least 52 such MLAs in the 70-member strong assembly.
Madhya Pradesh: All results in
Jyotiraditya Scindia to NDTV:
- Congress cadre is hugely demoralised.
- We need to make urgent changes and start in one or two days since only six months left for elections.
- It would make a huge difference if Rahul Gandhi is announced as the Congress's prime ministerial candidate.
Arvind Kejriwal to NDTV:
- Let Governor decide what happens in Delhi next
- We will be a responsible opposition
- It is a joke to suggest that we could take support from Congress
- We don't need a character certificate from Rahul Gandhi
- It makes no difference to me that Rahul Gandhi said Congress needs to learn from AAP
- I feel bad sometimes when Anna Hazare criticises me in public. I want his blessings
- So what if Prashant and I have different views on Kashmir. Individuality should be encouraged
- I would describe my mood as being at peace with myself
- Today history has been made and Indian politics have changed forever. We are very ordinary folk, this is people's victory
- The victory margins you see for the AAP candidates show how angry the people were
- BJP is trying approaching our candidates. People will try to break AAP but none of our members are going to give in
- We don't have majority. How can we take support from the Congress
- Rome wasn't built in a day. We have reached this far. Now we'll go on from here
- Do you see a wave for Narendra Modi? Where is it? The BJP's vote share has gone down
- The people of Delhi have given hope to the people of India. Only the common man can save India
- We aren't just a party of Delhi. We have to remove corruption from the entire country
- The democracy of India was held hostage by communal, corrupt politics of these parties. We have liberated it today
- I don't want to become Prime Minister or Chief Minister. I am just a common man
- The people elect their own leaders from the grassroots. Leaders don't come with appointment letters
- The people elect their own leaders from the grassroots. Leaders don't come with appointment letters
- The people have rejected both the BJP and the Congress in Delhi
- Politics has taught me patience and made me inclusive as far as people and issues are concerned
- We are not here to make careers, we have left our careers to clean up the system
Narendra Modi Tweets
People have spoken loud and clear! The verdict has shown yet again that people want development, not corruption & votebank politics.
The Final Tally- BJP has won 408 out of 589 seats, which is near 70% of the total seats. Phenomenal! Congress shrunk - only 21% of seats.
People have spoken loud and clear! The verdict has shown yet again that people want development, not corruption & votebank politics.
This is a wonderful beginning towards success in our Mission272+ and for fulfilling the dream of a Congress Mukt Bharat.
Chhattisgarh: All results in (90/90) BJP - 47 | Congress - 41 | Others - 2
We will form government if we get support in natural process. Otherwise would like to sit in Opposition: BJP's Nitin Gadkari on Delhi poll result
Aam Aadmi Party's Yogendra Yadav tells NDTV:
- If we align with the BJP and Congress, our voters will feel betrayed
- Not embarrassed to form government if get majority. We have been given a moral mandate but not the numbers
- Today's verdict allows us to be seen as a viable option for delhi voters in lok Sabha elections
Aam Aadmi Party's spectacular debut in Delhi Assembly elections: full statement The outcome of Delhi Assembly elections heralds the arrival of a new force in Indian politics. It reaffirms the widely felt disenchantment and disgust with the ruling UPA regime.
BJP's Arun Jaitley tells NDTV:
- Vasundhara Raje's charisma and Modi effect electrified Rajasthan
- For a party that wants to become a national party, we can't ally with Congress and BJP
- AAP is an unconventional party which exploits cynicism against conventional politics. I'm not sure how long this lasts
- You can't be embarrassed at the idea of being in government
- A strong BJP will certainly have the ability to attract many more non-Congress parties as allies
- Our victory today perhaps improves prospects of our being noticed as a force by many regional parties
Delhi: All results in. BJP stops short of a clear majority
Live election results - BJP's Super Sunday: 4-0The BJP has ended up with absolute or two-thirds majority in Rajasthan and looks set to do so in Madhya Pradesh, but is likely to stop shy of a clear majority in Delhi, where the Aam Aadmi Party has ensured, in a stunning debut, that the ruling Congress stands decimated.
Assembly election results: Raman Singh makes hat-trick as BJP wins ChhattisgarhIncumbent Chief Minister Raman Singh won a third straight victory on a day that saw an intense see-saw between the ruling BJP and the rival Congress.
BJP takes Chhattisgarh: Humbly accept defeat, congratulate Raman Singh, says Congress' Ajit Jogi
BJP takes Chhattisgarh. Congress's Ajit Jogi says,"I humbly accept defeat, congratulate Raman Singh."
BJP's Sushil Kumar Modi Tweets
Hats off to Arvind Kejriwal.Like Namo he has changed the political course of this country.Many things to learn from his style of politcs.
Have learnt lesson from AAP: Rahul Gandhi
After a humiliating defeat in four of the five states that have just voted, Rahul Gandhi, who led the Congress party's campaign, told reporters, "The people have sent us a clear message. We have heard it...not just in our minds but in our hearts." (Read more)
After a humiliating defeat in four of the five states that have just voted, Rahul Gandhi, who led the Congress party's campaign, told reporters, "The people have sent us a clear message. We have heard it...not just in our minds but in our hearts." (Read more)
Harsh Vardhan celebrates as BJP emerges as the single-largest party in Delhi
We will form governments in four states: BJP chief Rajnath SinghBJP will form governments in Delhi, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, its chief Rajnath Singh said today.
After historic debut in Delhi polls, Aam Aadmi Party's Arvind Kejriwal addresses media:
- Politics will no longer be hostage to communalism, corruption
- The results in the Delhi polls are historic in many ways
- So far, politics was limited to BJP, Congress and some other parties and subject to their corruption and whims
- The people had no options
- So the people decided to fight elections directly
- The common man stood for elections
- This is not a win for the AAP, this a win for the people of India
- This is an indication that if the Congress, BJP don't change, they will be removed
- For the first time, a party put up estimates of its costs on its website
- We said we only want 20 crores and stopped taking donations when that happened
- When there were allegations against a candidate, we disqualified him
- This shows that we can win in politics with honesty
- So far, we used to oppose
- Now, the people who have been elected, I request those who have been elected to serve their constituents like they would like to be served
- Congratulate Harsh Vardhan on getting the seats they have
- Not a personal battle against Sheila Dikshit, it was a battle of issues... we oppose inflation and corruption
- So far, elections were fought by paid workers
- But now, volunteers left their jobs, took vacations, closed their shops and common people rose to fight the elections
- I thank the families of those who put up with hardships
- Thank the people of Delhi for allowing this honest politics to happen... now this honest politics will happen in the country
- I apologise if I have hurt anyone
Arun Jaitley to NDTV:
- Since the creation of Chhattisgarh, we have been doing exceedingly well.
- The Delhi result clearly indicates it is a case of shared anti-incumbency.
- Narendra Modi energised the cadre, his rallies were well attended, and in one sense, at the national level, he led the campaign.
- After this conclusive 4-0 verdict, the UPA is a lame duck government.
- It was crippled for a long time. It will now get much worse.
Narendra Modi Tweets
The total number of seats Congress has won in all the four states today cannot even match the seats @BJP4India won in 1 state!
Have heard people's message, Congress will transform, says Rahul GandhiAfter a humiliating defeat in four of the five states that have just voted, Rahul Gandhi, who led the Congress party's campaign, told reporters, "The people have sent us a clear message. We have heard it...not just in our minds but in our hearts."
Narendra Modi flashes a victory sign, along with LK Advani at BJP headquarters in Delhi.
Anand Mahindra Tweets
AAP's dramatic debut shows we want desperately to be idealistic & not cynical.That honesty isn't just the best policy but the best politics.
AAP's dramatic debut shows we want desperately to be idealistic & not cynical.That honesty isn't just the best policy but the best politics.
BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi tweets
भाजपा-मोदी का संदेश, "आज चार प्रदेश - कल पूरा देश।"
BJP President Rajnath Singh addresses the media:
- Want to congratulate all the CM candidates
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Raman Singh, Vasundhara Raje, Harsh Vardhan
- Also congratulate the grass roots workers of the BJP and the provincial leaderships as well
- We delivered good governance in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh
- The people have given their approval for BJP rule
- The election results in MP, Chhattisgarh shows that there was pro-incumbency, not anti-incumbency
- Results show that the Congress has been completely rejected
- Congress used to say that Rajasthan is the model for development, but the Congress suffered a bad loss
- So the people have said that if any party can deliver good governance, it is the BJP
- We have returned to power in states we ruled with larger seat share
- In Delhi, BJP is the single largest party... the results will be clear in a few hours
- We have won in approximately 69 per cent of all assembly seats polled
- No one can deny that we have benefitted greatly from our PM candidate Narendra Modi
- Shivraj Chouhan will take on a third term as Madhya Pradesh CM
- I want to clarify that the BJP will form governments in all four states
Rahul Gandhi addresses the media:
- People have sent us a message through this elections
- My party and me have heard this message with our hearts
- Congress has the ability to transform itself
- It has the ability to live up to the expectations of the people
- We are going to do whatever we can as individuals and as a party to live up to people's expectations
- Political parties are not giving adequate to voice of people on the street
- I am going to put all my effort into transforming the Congress party
- To give you an organisation that you are proud of and has your voice embedded
- I think the Aam Aadmi had involved a lot of people that the traditional parties did not involve
- Will do a better job than anyone else at involving people
- (On Narendra Modi) Modi is a leader of the BJP
- The Congress has a perspective of the country, the BJP has another
- Our job is to push our perspective, theirs is to push their perspective
- That is the focus of the Congress
- Will focus on how we can use the youth of the country to transform the country
- The BJP will focus on what they want to... this is what we will focus on
Sonia Gandhi addresses media:
- Congratulate our opponents for winning the elections
- Want to thank all our workers, they worked very hard
- This result calls for deep introspection
- We have to look at the many reasons for this defeat
- Have to see how we didn't take our message to the people
- Have to see if our party is equipped or not for running the elections
Results + Leads at 4:30 pm
On Twitter, Omar Abdullah signs out for the day
I'm gonna sign off for the day now. If any of my tweets offended anyone remember my phone was stolen & the thief tweeted to embarrass me ;-)
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Delhi polls: Aam Aadmi Party's Somnath Bharti defeat Congress's Kiran Walia and BJP's Arti Mehra from Malviya Nagar
Delhi polls: Aam Aadmi Party's Somnath Bharti defeat Congress's Kiran Walia and BJP's Arti Mehra from Malviya Nagar
Kapil Sibal Tweets
Congratulations to all the winners in Delhi, MP, Chhatisgarh, and Rajasthan. For the rest, time to introspect.
Congratulations to all the winners in Delhi, MP, Chhatisgarh, and Rajasthan. For the rest, time to introspect.
Rajasthan Congress chief quits
Accepting moral responsibility for defeat of ruling Congress in Rajasthan, state Congress chief Chandrabhan today resigned.
Mr Chandrabhan, who contested the assembly election from Mandawa in Jhunjhunu and was trailing at fourth position, tendered his resignation to the AICC President Sonia Gandhi.
Accepting moral responsibility for defeat of ruling Congress in Rajasthan, state Congress chief Chandrabhan today resigned.
Mr Chandrabhan, who contested the assembly election from Mandawa in Jhunjhunu and was trailing at fourth position, tendered his resignation to the AICC President Sonia Gandhi.
Tweets from Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Now it's time for us to work even harder and win 2014. अब दिल्ली दूर नहीं ।
Thank each one of you and each member of my team, team BJP and everyone who supported my mission and vision of developed MP.
'Aam Aadmi' celebrates historic win in DelhiWhether it forms the government or sits in the opposition, AAP, born out of a massive anti-corruption movement, has its work cut out.
Assembly election 2013: taking defeat seriously, Congress hints at 'big announcement' Punished by voters in four major states ahead of the national election just months away, the Congress party on Sunday conceded that it was time for hard introspection.
Omar Abdullah tweets on Chhattisgarh
What happens with a 45-45 result in Chattisgarh? 2 1/2 years each? But seriously what would happen?
Arvind Kejriwal to NDTV:
Want to wait for results of a handful of seats where results are still expected
Leads keep changing; want to see if Delhi heading for a clear hung situation before talking to the press
Want to wait for results of a handful of seats where results are still expected
Leads keep changing; want to see if Delhi heading for a clear hung situation before talking to the press
Arvind Kejriwal after defeating Sheila Dikshit
This is not my victory. It is a victory of people of New Delhi constituency and victory of democracy.
This is not my victory. It is a victory of people of New Delhi constituency and victory of democracy.
Arvind Kejriwal waves to AAP supporters from window as news comes in that he's defeated Sheila Dikshit.
Arvind Kejriwal sweeps Sheila Dikshit right out of her constituency
In a mega political bender, rookie politician Arvind Kejriwal has defeated Sheila Dikshit in her constituency of New Delhi.
In a mega political bender, rookie politician Arvind Kejriwal has defeated Sheila Dikshit in her constituency of New Delhi.
Still no sign of top #AAP leaders at the Delhi office, they're still meeting on next steps, reports NDTV's Sreenivasan Jain.
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Narendra Modi has landed in Delhi from Ahmedabad amidst landslides in MP and Rajasthan, the party inching forward in Chhattisgarh and the AAP playing party-pooper in Delhi.
Narendra Modi has landed in Delhi from Ahmedabad amidst landslides in MP and Rajasthan, the party inching forward in Chhattisgarh and the AAP playing party-pooper in Delhi.
A grand return to power for Vasundhara Raje Vasundhara Raje, who failed five years ago on account of infighting in BJP, reinvented herself and galvanised the cadre to spearhead her party's spectacular comeback to power in Rajasthan.
Back to the drawing board, says Congress
Punished by voters in four major states ahead of the national election just months away, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's Congress party on Sunday conceded that it was time for hard introspection.
Punished by voters in four major states ahead of the national election just months away, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's Congress party on Sunday conceded that it was time for hard introspection.
Don't blame Rahul Gandhi for Congress reverses: Jayanthi Natarajan Union Minister Jayanthi Natarajan maintained that it was a "collective failure" and the party will introspect.
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AAP's Shazia Ilmi loses in Delhi's RK Puram, Manish Sisodia wins Patparganj.
AAP's Shazia Ilmi loses in Delhi's RK Puram, Manish Sisodia wins Patparganj.
Mani Shankar Aiyer thanks Arvind Kejriwal for stopping the BJP in Delhi.
AAP has had a good showing in Delhi but I hope the BJP will inch towards a majority: Ravi Shankar Prasad to NDTV
BJP supporters celebrate Madhya Pradesh win outside Shivraj Singh Chouhan's residence
Shivraj Singh Chouhan speaks on his thumping win in Madhya Pradesh:
- We have to form the government in Delhi in 2014. MP has been discriminated against
- I thank the central leadership- LK Avaniji, Modiji, Rajnath Singhji and Sushmaji for their support
- This is victory for all the workers of the BJP and the party's ideology
- We will leave no stone unturned for the development of Madhya Pradesh
Kiran Mazumdar Shaw Tweets
Arvind Kejriwal and AAP have walked the talk on clean politics n tasted success as a result.
Jyotiraditya Scindia congratulates Shivraj Singh Chouhan, says his party "needs to go back to the drawing board"
- We have failed and failed miserably on all counts, and there is no hiding from that
- We need to introspect.
- This isn't a mandate for 2014 or any person's leadership.
- Very clear that we have our work cut out for us - our communication programme needs a lot of work.
- We have a tall task - but we need to face that with unflinching courage. And that courage is provided by Rahul Gandhi's leadership.
- No Modi impact in Madhya Pradesh, the victory is that of Shivraj Singh Chouhan
"Bewakoof hai na hum," asks upset Sheila Dikshit Sheila Dikshit resigned as chief minister of Delhi after her party's scorching defeat this morning. "Bewakoof hain na hum (we are idiots, right?)" she snapped at reporters who asked if the Congress had failed to read the mood of the city it has governed for 15 years.
Sachin Pilot in AAP debut and the Congress's poor showing
- AAP has certainly made its presence felt
- We accept with humility the verdict of the people
- We now have to look forward
- AAP is a new phenomenon, we dont know whether its a long term change, will have to wait & see
- There is no crisis of leadership in the Congress
- We need to introspect as to what went wrong
Sheila Diskhit Concedes
We accept our defeat and we will analyse what went wrong.
We respect the verdict of the people.
"Bewakoof hain na hum? (we aren't foolish) " upset Sheila Dikshit's response to whether she failed to read the mood of Delhi.
We accept our defeat and we will analyse what went wrong.
We respect the verdict of the people.
"Bewakoof hain na hum? (we aren't foolish) " upset Sheila Dikshit's response to whether she failed to read the mood of Delhi.
Anna Hazare happy with Aam Aadmi Party's performance in DelhiWith Aam Admi Party (AAP) leading in a number of constituencies in Delhi, Anna Hazare today said Arvind Kejriwal could become chief minister one day and warned Congress that people will teach a lesson to it in the Lok Sabha elections.
Congress's Milind Deora tweets:
Results of hundred battles help one prepare well for the war ~ Sun Tzu. Good time for Congress to introspect & reward the deserving
Chhattisgarh, a 'minor setback' says Javadekar
This is the party's victory in MP, Rajasthan and Delhi. Chhattisgarh is a minor setback but too close to call yet, says BJP's Prakash Javadekar.
This is the party's victory in MP, Rajasthan and Delhi. Chhattisgarh is a minor setback but too close to call yet, says BJP's Prakash Javadekar.
Big debut for the AAP in Delhi. Seen here the party's leaders monitor results at their headquarters.
All leads in from the four states. Congress edges ahead in Chhhattisgarh, BJP sweeps Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh
Narendra Modi tweets
Called Shivraj ji to congratulate him for BJP's wonderful performance in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly Elections!
Called Shivraj ji to congratulate him for BJP's wonderful performance in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly Elections!
Congress's Jayanti Natarajan: Respect the verdict of the people
Considerable introspection needed as to what went wrong. Congratulate AAP for tremendous debut.
We were beaten fair and square... in Rajasthan it always swings one-way or the other. It is a clean rout and we need to analyze
In MP, we thought we would have done much better
I believe these are local factors. In Chhattisgarh, it is a tribute to the people and democracy - our entire leadership was wiped out
Considerable introspection needed as to what went wrong. Congratulate AAP for tremendous debut.
We were beaten fair and square... in Rajasthan it always swings one-way or the other. It is a clean rout and we need to analyze
In MP, we thought we would have done much better
I believe these are local factors. In Chhattisgarh, it is a tribute to the people and democracy - our entire leadership was wiped out
Delhi: Sheila Diskhit resigns, BJP ahead, but it's AAP's big day
Congress's Rajiv Shukla to NDTV
- Rahul Gandhi cannot be held responsible for the outcome.
- Blaming him is not correct
Chhattisgarh 's close contest: Congress ahead now
The BJP won epic in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. It landed Delhi. But in Chhattisgarh, the Congress appears to be heading for power, depleting Chief Minister Raman Singh and the BJP's hopes for a third term. Just before noon, the Congress was ahead in 48 of the state's 90 constituencies. The BJP was at 41. Mr Singh was ahead in his constituency.
The BJP won epic in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. It landed Delhi. But in Chhattisgarh, the Congress appears to be heading for power, depleting Chief Minister Raman Singh and the BJP's hopes for a third term. Just before noon, the Congress was ahead in 48 of the state's 90 constituencies. The BJP was at 41. Mr Singh was ahead in his constituency.
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Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit sends her resignation to Lt Governor Najeeb Jung
Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit sends her resignation to Lt Governor Najeeb Jung
Congress's Rajiv Shukla to NDTV
Definitely will learn from mistakes.
Results in Madhya Pradesh & Rajasthan not up to our expectations
Anti-incumbency was problem in Delhi...potato, tomato, onion was also an issue
We all want Rahul Gandhi to be projected as the PM candidate but it is up to him and Sonia Gandhi
Definitely will learn from mistakes.
Results in Madhya Pradesh & Rajasthan not up to our expectations
Anti-incumbency was problem in Delhi...potato, tomato, onion was also an issue
We all want Rahul Gandhi to be projected as the PM candidate but it is up to him and Sonia Gandhi
Never underestimate a newcomer, tweets Omar Abdullah on AAP performanceLeads in Delhi on Sunday showed Arvind Kejriwal ahead in the constituency of New Delhi, where he is in a direct contest with Sheila Dikshit, whose bid for a fourth attempt at chief minister has been firmly rejected by voters.
Omar Abdullah Tweets
Notes to self for #2014 big public meetings don't always mean votes but poorly attended ones definitely indicate big trouble.
Which was the post poll survey that gave #AAP 6 seats? You need to sack your pollsters, they clearly stayed at home to fill questionnaires.
Notes to self for #2014 big public meetings don't always mean votes but poorly attended ones definitely indicate big trouble.
Which was the post poll survey that gave #AAP 6 seats? You need to sack your pollsters, they clearly stayed at home to fill questionnaires.
Narendra Modi a big factor in Rajasthan win: Vasundhara Raje
The BJP seemed poised for a landslide victory in Rajasthan as the counting of votes took place on Sunday for the December 1 polls in the state.
The BJP seemed poised for a landslide victory in Rajasthan as the counting of votes took place on Sunday for the December 1 polls in the state.
Congress decimated in Delhi because of their misdeeds, says BJP's Harsh Vardhan The BJP's chief ministerial candidate Dr Harsh Vardhan today said the ruling Congress was decimated for its "misdeeds".
Ashok Gehlot concedes
'In Rajasthan, the results need to be analysed. We have been unsuccessful in highlighting development'
'In Rajasthan, the results need to be analysed. We have been unsuccessful in highlighting development'
Vasundhara Raje on her big win in Rajasthan
I give my thanks to the people of Rajasthan and dedicate this victory to them
Look forward to doing some good work, putting Rajasthan back on its feet
People have seen what Modi has done in Gujarat, so he is a factor .
This is a semi-final for what will happen (in Lok Sabha polls)
I give my thanks to the people of Rajasthan and dedicate this victory to them
Look forward to doing some good work, putting Rajasthan back on its feet
People have seen what Modi has done in Gujarat, so he is a factor .
This is a semi-final for what will happen (in Lok Sabha polls)
AAP member to NDTV
Delhi has given us mandate to be in the opposition, we will respect that
Delhi has given us mandate to be in the opposition, we will respect that
News Update from NDTV's Sonal Mehrotra
After round 2 of counting in New Delhi constituency, Arvind Kejriwal leads Sheila Dikshit by over 3500 votes.
After round 2 of counting in New Delhi constituency, Arvind Kejriwal leads Sheila Dikshit by over 3500 votes.
Jhadoo sweeps Delhi! AAP ahead in 25 of the 70 seats and the brooms are out at the party headquarters
BJP's Chandan Mitra on AAP's debut in Delhi
Did not expect a newcomer with no real agenda to do this well
Am disappointed. I had expected clean win in Delhi
Did not expect a newcomer with no real agenda to do this well
Am disappointed. I had expected clean win in Delhi
All leads in from Delhi
BJP's Nirmala Sitharaman to NDTV
- Between now and national elections, our agenda will be to consolidate the anti-Congressism that's obvious now
- Very strong start for AAP, not sure if impact will sustain till national election
- BJP will factor in how AAP could take some part of anti-Congress votes
- We welcome the impact of AAP.
- We are not interested in poaching or breaking the party:
Congress's Shashi Tharoor to NDTV
These assembly elections are untypical of rest of India. Inclusion of regional parties will change mathematics for Lok Sabha polls.
These assembly elections are untypical of rest of India. Inclusion of regional parties will change mathematics for Lok Sabha polls.
Arvind Kejriwal ahead of Sheila Dikshit, his Aam Aadmi Party outruns Congress The BJP established an early lead and debutant Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) raced close behind at a stunning second spot as counting of votes on Sunday for the Delhi election showed the Congress losing power in the capital after 15 years.
Arvind Kejriwal leading by over 1,500 votes in New Delhi constituency from where Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit is contesting, reports PTI.
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Arvind Kejriwal leading in New Delhi constituency against Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit.
Arvind Kejriwal leading in New Delhi constituency against Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit.
Harsh Vardhan to NDTV
"Congress decimated in Delhi. They're known for making our lives miserable."
"Congress decimated in Delhi. They're known for making our lives miserable."
BJP wave in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh; Congress ahead in Chhattisgarh By 9.30 on Sunday, the BJP seemed headed for a landslide win in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh and was ahead in Delhi, where the Aam Aadmi Party has turned out to be the big story.
Delhi leads show Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party is the big story Arvind Kejriwal was trailing in a direct battle against three-time Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit but his Aam Aadmi Party made its presence felt in Delhi as leads poured in from the counting of votes for the December 4 election, seen as one of the mostly keenly watched contests in the capital.
Assembly election results: Congress marches ahead of BJP in Chhattisgarh Trends from Chhattisgarh at 9.30 am showed the Congress marching comfortably ahead in about 30 seats while the ruling BJP leads in 21 out of the 90 seats in the state.
Unprecendented landslide in MP and Rasjasthan, Congress makes gains in Chhattisgarh
Narendra Modi to leave Gujarat for Delhi at 11.30 am, reports NDTV's Rohit Bhan.
Leads trickling in from Delhi and Rajasthan too...
Arvind Kejriwal meditating now inside AAP office at Delhi, reports NDTV's Sreenivasan Jain. First leads in from Delhi and it is an Aam Admi party candidates that is leading... Wild cheering at AAP office... slogans of 'jhadoo chal gaya'
First leads coming in from Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh
5 new rules of Indian elections
1. Sharp rise in women voters
72% of women vote now as compared to 45% three decades ago
Now, they're only 2% behind men
In Rajasthan, more women voters than men voters in this election (1% higher)
2. The end of anti-incumbency
If you deliver, you are voted back -the development vote has replaced the anti-incumbency vote
Last 10 years: 50%of governments voted out.
From 1997-2002, 70% of governments were voted out.
3. For voters, state elections is more important than national election
57% turnout in 80s and 90s for Lok Sabha; it was 53% for Vidhan Sabha
This time, turnout for state assembly elections was 20% higher than for last national election in 2009
4. State election winner does much better in the following national election
Whoever wins state election can be pretty sure of winning parliamentary election in the same state
5. Lookout for 3 bellwether constituencies
Delhi - Model Town, Rohtas Nagar, Malviya Nagar -have voted the same for assembly elections and national elections over last 20 years
Whoever wins assembly seat here wins parliamentary seat
1. Sharp rise in women voters
72% of women vote now as compared to 45% three decades ago
Now, they're only 2% behind men
In Rajasthan, more women voters than men voters in this election (1% higher)
2. The end of anti-incumbency
If you deliver, you are voted back -the development vote has replaced the anti-incumbency vote
Last 10 years: 50%of governments voted out.
From 1997-2002, 70% of governments were voted out.
3. For voters, state elections is more important than national election
57% turnout in 80s and 90s for Lok Sabha; it was 53% for Vidhan Sabha
This time, turnout for state assembly elections was 20% higher than for last national election in 2009
4. State election winner does much better in the following national election
Whoever wins state election can be pretty sure of winning parliamentary election in the same state
5. Lookout for 3 bellwether constituencies
Delhi - Model Town, Rohtas Nagar, Malviya Nagar -have voted the same for assembly elections and national elections over last 20 years
Whoever wins assembly seat here wins parliamentary seat
Counting of votes in 4 states begins... stay with us for live updates from Delhi, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh
BJP's chief ministerial candidate Dr Harsh Vardhan
- No special prayers this morning
- Good quality win of about 40 seats
Madhya Pradesh polls: Jyotiraditya Scindia could have given us tough competition, says Uma Bharti In Madhya Pradesh ,the BJP is counting on exit polls to be proven right today with a massive victory for Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who has asked voters for a third straight term as Chief Minister.
Delhi polls results: Not worried about who will be chief minister, says Arvind Kejriwal "The BJP has approached some of our candidates," he said, "but they will not break us."
Sadhana Singh, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's wife, doing puja till 11 am. No sign of Mr Chouhan yet at his residence.
No post-poll alliance, says Arvind Kejriwal
- We will not support any other party.
- There is no discussion within the Aam Aadmi party on posts and who will be the chief minister.
- We're not in politics for posts. We worry about how to help the country.
Poster put up outside Delhi BJP office already congratulates workers for success in Delhi elections
In Delhi, Sandeep Dikshit arrives at his mother's residence. Sheila Dikshit is looking to buck anti-incumbency and make it an unprecedented four times in a row.
Vasundhara Raje Scindia's first stop today - the Tripura Sundari temple in Jaipur. She will be here as results start coming in and will then proceed to Jhalawar.
Who will win the 3-way battle for Delhi?The debut of Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party has made the Delhi Assembly elections the most keenly watched electoral battle in recent times. Watch how the big guns of all Congress, BJP and AAP spend the day before they know their electoral fate.
Congress will get majority in Chhattisgarh: Ajit Jogi to NDTVFormer Chhattisgarh chief minister Ajit Jogi tells NDTV that he is confident his party, the Congress, will get a majority and form the government in Chhattisgarh.
Assembly elections: verdict in four states today, can the BJP make a clean-sweep?The fate of governments in Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh will be known today when counting of votes takes place in the assembly elections.
Rajasthan polls: Ashok Gehlot, Vasundhara Raje's ballot fate to be out todayThe BJP expects its Vasundhara Raje to stage an emphatic comeback in Rajasthan today.
Counting of votes in Delhi today; will Aam Aadmi Party make an extraordinary debut?The debut of Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party has made the Delhi Assembly elections the most keenly watched electoral battle in recent times.
Counting in Chhattisgarh today; BJP, Congress locked in close contestChhattisgarh saw an unprecedented voter turnout in both phases of assembly elections in November and that could hold the key to the result today.
Verdict in Madhya Pradesh polls today: will Shivraj Singh Chouhan make it three in a row?Votes will be counted in Madhya Pradesh today and the ruling BJP hopes the Shivraj Singh will get a third straight term.
Congress media team brainstorms strategy to face poll resultsCongress media team on Saturday had a brainstorming session to chalk out a strategy to face assembly polls results boldly and counter impressions of any Narendra Modi wave if exit polls predictions of a rout of the party in four states come true tomorrow, when counting takes place.
A day before election results are declared in Rajasthan, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath tells NDTV the use of cash and liquor to bribe voters is a big concern.
Jyotiraditya Scindia better than Rahul Gandhi, Uma Bharti tells NDTVShe's known for her fiery temper and rebellious nature, but Uma Bharti fired only at the opposition today while speaking to NDTV on BJP's prospects in assembly polls.
Assembly polls verdict in four states tomorrowThe fate of governments in Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh will be known tomorrow when counting of votes takes place in the assembly elections, considered the semi-finals ahead of the Lok Sabha elections next year.
Delhi polls: Don't believe in surveys, says Sheila DikshitA day before the declaration of assembly election results, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said on Saturday that she did not believe in exit polls and surveys.
Rajasthan counts votes on SundayThe political fate of 2,087 candidates will be decided on Sunday when counting for 199 of Rajasthan's 200 assembly seats takes place.
Arrangements made for vote count in ChhattisgarhAll security arrangements have been made for smooth conduct of counting of votes tomorrow in Chhattisgarh, which went to polls last month.
Final polling figures for Delhi: 65.13%
Female - 64.68%,
Male - 65.48%)
Female - 64.68%,
Male - 65.48%)
Delhi's record turnout: was Arvind Kejriwal's party a factor?
Rs 1.64 cr cash, over 41,000 liquor bottles seized in DelhiThe Election Commission-appointed teams also registered 21 cases of paid news in Delhi where polling for the state Assembly was held today.
Delhi polls: did the BJP, Congress underestimate Arvind Kejriwal's AAP?That's the big question haunting the two principal parties who dominated the bipolar face-off in Delhi for two decades. Until today.
JUST IN:
Polling in Delhi ends, final turnout figures yet to come out. The polling finished last in Mukundpur in Burari at around 8:30 pm.
Polling in Delhi ends, final turnout figures yet to come out. The polling finished last in Mukundpur in Burari at around 8:30 pm.
Not underestimating Aam Aadmi Party, but we have peoples' backing, says BJP's Harsh Vardhan
Not proper for me to call myself Chief Minister before the results: BJP's Chief Ministerial candidate Harsh Vardhan
67 per cent turnout till 7.45 pm in Delhi Assembly election, polling continues.
Delhi polls: NDTV's Sidharth Pandey reports voting is still on in Janak Puri, Rajouri Garden, Bawana and Trilokpuri.
Delhi's record turnout the Aam Aadmi's Khaas moment?
BJP's Vijay Goel on Delhi elections
Thank Delhi people. They want to end 15 years of bad governance. I am sure BJP will win. The surveys are also in favour of BJP. Public will give BJP a clear majority.
Sheila Dikshit on Delhi's high turnout
High voter turnout is good. Can't say anything on what the results will be, I am not an astrologer.
High voter turnout is good. Can't say anything on what the results will be, I am not an astrologer.
Assembly Elections 2013: 4-0 sweep for BJP, show exit polls for four big statesThe "poll of polls" - results of the different polls held in the four states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Delhi show a clean sweep for the BJP.
Delhi: Record turnout, voters allowed to vote however long it takes
Voters present at the premises at 5 pm have been allowed to vote. Polling can go on till 9 or 10 pm if needed: Vijay Dev, Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi
Voters present at the premises at 5 pm have been allowed to vote. Polling can go on till 9 or 10 pm if needed: Vijay Dev, Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi
Vijay Dev, Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi addresses the media:
- 2013 Delhi elections have been incident free. There has been a high turnout
- Thank the media for helping in our voter awareness campaign
- 65 per cent voter turnout crossed in Delhi
- Delhi's youth has broken stereotype and taken part in the elections
- Voters present at 5 are allowed to vote. This can be till 7, 9 or 10 pm
4-0 sweep for BJP, show exit polls for 4 big states
The "poll of polls" -results of the different polls held in the four states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Delhi show a clean sweep for the BJP.
The "poll of polls" -results of the different polls held in the four states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Delhi show a clean sweep for the BJP.
- Rajasthan: The poll shows the BJP ousting the Congress from power. The half-way mark for the state assembly is 199. The BJP lands 130, the Congress just gets 48.
- Madhya Pradesh: The BJP and Shivraj Singh Chauhan return to power for a third term. The half-way mark for the state assembly is 115. The BJP grabs 144, the Congress gets 77.
- Delhi: The half-way mark is 35; The BJP gets 34. The congress gets 30. Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Admi Party makes a strong debut with 13 seats.
- Chhattisgarh: The BJP and Raman Singh return for a third straight term. The half-way mark is 45, the BJP gets 50, the Congress gets 37.
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Voting deadline is extended to 7.30 pm: that's a good sign for the Aam Aadmi Party says its leader Prashant Bhushan.
Voting in Delhi has been extended till 7:30pm to enable those who've been standing in queues from before 5 pm to vote. This is the highest voter turnout the capital has ever seen.
65 per cent turnout in Delhi till 5:45 pm, thousands still in queue: Election CommissionLong queues of people were still seen at the booths past the voting deadline of 5 pm.
Record voter turnout in Delhi: Election Commission sources say about 1.2 lakh people are waiting in queues to cast their votes
Delhi elections: Having 'little expectations', several exercise 'NOTA' optionA section of voters in New Delhi chose to exercise the newly-introduced 'None Of The Above Option' (NOTA) option today.
State election results are not a referendum on either Narendra Modi or Rahul Gandhi: BJP's Nirmala Sitharaman
In line to vote, Rahul Gandhi spoke to this first-time voterA 21-year-old man's first experience in voting today led to a rare interaction with Rahul Gandhi, with the two of them talking about the unexpected connections in their lives.
Record 63 per cent voting in Delhi until about 5 pm, likely to go up.
Voter turnout has crossed 60%, says the Election Commission. Final figure still awaited. In 2008, it was 58%.
59 per cent voting recorded in Delhi so far, figure may go up since the polling is still going on.
Aam Aadmi Party's Yogendra Yadav after voting ended in Delhi
- First time in Indian politics a political party decided to fight with only white money (ek number ka paisa).
- Kept an account of all donations and made it public.
- When AAP received sufficient fund it requested people to stop donation.
- It even withdrew a candidate when allegations of corruption came up.
- For other parties it has been a 14-day campaign, for us it has been a longer campaign.
- This campaign under leadership of Arvind Kejriwal will bring a change.
- We have received various polling complaints.
- Have received most complaints from New Delhi constituency. Names of many voters were cut.
- AAP's election agents were not allowed entry. Will forward complaints to Election Commission.
More than 55 per cent voter turnout recorded till 4 pm: reports
Delhi polls: 48 per cent voter turnout recorded till 3 pm
Voting picked up in the national capital towards the afternoon with 48 per cent of electors exercising their franchise till 3 pm, a statement by the Delhi Election Commission said Wednesday.
Voting picked up in the national capital towards the afternoon with 48 per cent of electors exercising their franchise till 3 pm, a statement by the Delhi Election Commission said Wednesday.
Sonia Gandhi was reportedly forced to 'jump' the queue by security personnel at the polling booth at Nirman Bhawan.
Delhi election: Voter turnout picks up, can Arvind Kejriwal make an impact?Millions voted in Delhi on Wednesday in polls seen as a barometer of how Indians will vote in the general election just months away. The battle for Delhi has emerged as a triangular contest for the first time, between three-time chief minister Sheila Dikshit, BJP's doctor-politician Harsh Vardhan and debutant Arvind Kejriwal, who is hoping to upstage the two political behemoths.
Impressive turnout seen at Timarpur constituency in North Campus, Delhi University:
Total voters are 3,000. Over 1,500 have already voted so far and more are standing in long queues. Many of them are young first time voters.
Total voters are 3,000. Over 1,500 have already voted so far and more are standing in long queues. Many of them are young first time voters.
Delhi polls: 34 per cent voter turnout recorded till 1 pm
Moderate to brisk voting was today witnessed in Delhi as 34 per cent of the nearly 1.2 crore electorate exercised their franchise during the first five hours in the assembly polls where Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) are locked in a spirited fight.
Moderate to brisk voting was today witnessed in Delhi as 34 per cent of the nearly 1.2 crore electorate exercised their franchise during the first five hours in the assembly polls where Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) are locked in a spirited fight.
Arvind Kejriwal and his family flash the victory sign
Former president APJ Abdul Kalam shows the ink on his finger after casting his vote
35 per cent voter turnout recorded in New Delhi segment till 1.10 pm.
Delhi: will be people's victory, not mine, says Arvind KejriwalAs Delhi votes today, the attention-grabber is Arvind Kejriwal who is leading the city's newest political party.
Delhi elections: Top leaders cast their votes
Millions are voting in Delhi today to choose between three-time chief minister Sheila Dikshit and her main challengers - BJP's doctor-politician Harsh Vardhan and anti-corruption campaigner Arvind Kejriwal, a debutant hoping to dent the fortunes of the two political behemoths.
Millions are voting in Delhi today to choose between three-time chief minister Sheila Dikshit and her main challengers - BJP's doctor-politician Harsh Vardhan and anti-corruption campaigner Arvind Kejriwal, a debutant hoping to dent the fortunes of the two political behemoths.
Aam Aadmi Party member Shazia Ilmi speaks to reporters after casting her vote:
Delhi polls: BJP ahead of Congress, Aam Aadmi Party, says Harsh VardhanBharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief ministerial candidate Harsh Vardhan on Wednesday said his party is ahead of both the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
Delhi polls: 17 per cent polling in initial hoursVice President Hamid Ansari, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit were among the early voters in the Delhi Assembly polls which recorded an impressive 17 per cent turnout in the first three hours.
Delhi BJP chief Vijay Goel speaks to reporters after casting his vote
Harsh Vardhan, BJP's chief ministerial candidate, speaks after casting his vote in the Krishna Nagar constituency:
BJP is far ahead of the Congress and the AAP.
It is the Congress and the AAP who are contesting for the second position.
Nobody can make a dent in our vote bank.
BJP is far ahead of the Congress and the AAP.
It is the Congress and the AAP who are contesting for the second position.
Nobody can make a dent in our vote bank.
'Who is AAP? Can you call it a party?' Sheila Dikshit to NDTVAs Delhi votes today, Sheila Dikshit, who is looking for a fourth straight term for her Congress party, said to NDTV, "I am not nervous at all. You people are calling it anti-incumbency. I say it's pro-incumbency."
Kapil Sibal casts his vote:
"Many people have come to vote. It is their right.
"I appeal them to vote for right candidates.
"Delhi people have a lot of awareness on elections."
"Many people have come to vote. It is their right.
"I appeal them to vote for right candidates.
"Delhi people have a lot of awareness on elections."
17 per cent votes cast till 11 am in Delhi elections
Sheila Dikshit speaks to NDTV:
I'm confident. Not nervous at all. You people are calling it anti-incumbency. I say it's pro-incumbency.
We're in politics. We face elections every five years. Why should we be nervous?
We've had triangular contests before. BSP (Bahujan Samaj Party) has been there. AAP (Aam Aadmi Party) is talked about because the gentleman (Arvind Kejriwal) and the party have a way of projecting themselves.
Let the people vote for the party first, then we'll see.
I'm confident. Not nervous at all. You people are calling it anti-incumbency. I say it's pro-incumbency.
We're in politics. We face elections every five years. Why should we be nervous?
We've had triangular contests before. BSP (Bahujan Samaj Party) has been there. AAP (Aam Aadmi Party) is talked about because the gentleman (Arvind Kejriwal) and the party have a way of projecting themselves.
Let the people vote for the party first, then we'll see.
16 per cent votes cast till 10 am in New Delhi segment.
Arvind Kejriwal after casting vote:
"Will meditate for the next two days and return on December 7.
"I appeal to the people, observe fast till you cast your vote."
"Will meditate for the next two days and return on December 7.
"I appeal to the people, observe fast till you cast your vote."
Lt Governor Najeeb Jung casts his vote and says:
I think we all get a chance to exercise our electoral right every 5 years.
The democracy of India is a very successful one.
I think as compared to other states, Delhi will have a high polling status being the capital city.
Every new government makes better efforts than the previous one.
I think we all get a chance to exercise our electoral right every 5 years.
The democracy of India is a very successful one.
I think as compared to other states, Delhi will have a high polling status being the capital city.
Every new government makes better efforts than the previous one.
Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi stand in queue outside a polling booth:
Sheila Dikshit flashes victory sign after casting her vote:
Sonia Gandhi stands in queue outside the polling booth in Nirman Bhavan:
Sonia Gandhi, accompanied by Sheila Dikshit, on her way to cast vote:
"Right now my fingers are crossed" - Sheila Dikshit, when asked by reporters to flash a victory sign:
Bharatiya Janata Party's chief ministerial candidate Harsh Vardhan speaks to reporters on polling day:
People show their inked fingers after casting their votes in Delhi:
Delhi polls: Big test for Sheila Dikshit, Harsh Vardhan and Arvind KejriwalDelhi is voting today to seal the fate of three-time chief minister Sheila Dikshit, BJP's chief ministerial candidate Harsh Vardhan and Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party which is hoping to dent the fortunes of the other two both political behemoths.
Arvind Kejriwal tweets ahead of voting:
On my way to poll booth to cast my vote. Will eat only after voting. Am on fast till then. Will u also do that? Eat only after u hv voted?
Vote for any party. But do go out and vote.
Delhi polls: Security strengthened in national capitalSecurity was beefed up ahead of the Assembly elections to avoid any untoward incident during polling and to check misuse to influence voters.
Will Delhi polls change the election game?
Delhi votes on Wednesday, triangular contest with Aam Aadmi Party's debutAll eyes will be on the political greenhorn as Delhiites vote for a new Assembly following a high-pitched battle for power in the national capital.
Highest number of FIRs recorded against Aam Aadmi Party: Delhi Election CommissionThe number of violations of the Model Code of Conduct this year is the highest in the history of assembly elections in Delhi, the poll panel said.
Sheila Dikshit's sarcasm: Not competing with Narendra Modi, he wants to be PM, I am a Chief Minister"Woh to PM banne waale hain, main toh CM hoon. (He is going to be the PM, I am a Chief Minister)," she said.
Delhi polls: Campaigning ends, parties scramble to woo votersAs campaigning ended for the Delhi Assembly elections on Monday, parties made a last-minute scramble to grab a bigger share of the voter's attention.
Battleground Delhi: Sheila Dikshit's press meet
On future plans:
- In the past days we have tried to address to the work we have done in the last 15 years.
- The people of this city has seen the development that has taken place. The city has progressed steadily in terms of infrastructure, economic growth which is the highest here amongst all states.
- People of Delhi have a very comfortable life be it water, power, transport or medical services.
On future plans:
- Will concentrate on knowledge and service based economy. Try to make Delhi a centre for knowledge and service.
- Want to increase skill based service sector to generate more jobs.
- You know we have a 'ladli scheme' , we now want to make 'ladli' a 'kabil ladli'.
- You know Bhagirdaari system runs only in Delhi, we are working on Bhagirdaari II.
- We will form a central parking authority, so that there is coordinated parking in Delhi.
- We have thought of double-decker flyovers. It seems that flyovers and roads we have constructed are not enough.
- Will try and authorise the remaining unauthorised colonies so that they don't have a sword hanging over their head.
- Will also look into resettlement colonies and their rights.
- Have thought of double-decker flyovers, seems flyovers, roads we constructed aren't enough.
- Opposition parties are naive, they don't know what they are saying or they are deliberately trying to mislead people.
- They were speaking of price rise even when the prices had come down.
- Opposition parties speak of decreasing electricity charges but they are not aware that the tariff regulation is done by an independent body.
- Our government is a government which sensitive to the needs of the people.
- Power in Delhi is much cheaper than most cities in the country.
- We reject Opposition claims that our power is expensive, it is cheaper than most cities.
AAP will win a majority in Delhi: Aam Aadmi party member Sanjay Singh
Reacting to statements by BJP's top leadership, Aam Aadmi Party's Sanjay Singh says, "they don't go amongst the people. We have been on door-to-door campaigns and we know that we have the people's support. We're sure this support will translate into votes for Aam Aadmi Party."
"We don't have the experience the Congress or the BJP have - of scandals and scams."
Reacting to statements by BJP's top leadership, Aam Aadmi Party's Sanjay Singh says, "they don't go amongst the people. We have been on door-to-door campaigns and we know that we have the people's support. We're sure this support will translate into votes for Aam Aadmi Party."
"We don't have the experience the Congress or the BJP have - of scandals and scams."
BJP's chief ministerial candidate Dr Harsh Vardhan
- Its not just enthusiasm in the workers but also amongst the people.
- People don't want to vote for the Congress. The party has become synonymous with scams.
- Most people think that voting for the AAP would mean wasting their vote.
Arun Jaitley: We all know that the Congress will lose in Delhi
- The BJP is united in its campaign in Delhi and we have all been associated with it
- The loser in these elections is now known - all that needs to be seen is what will be the BJP's majority and whether the new party will be able to make its presence felt.
- Each Congress candidate is fighting these elections at a personal level; we can't see an effort at the party's level.
- The national leadership seems to have abandoned the campaign.
- This was natural as there was a wave for change and the anti-incumbency factor against the state government
- AAP has greater media visibility vis-a-vis its true strength
Sushma Swaraj on Delhi polls
- Anti-Congress wave, a swing towards the BJP and better coordination at the booth level will ensure that BJP forms a government in Delhi with a sizable majority
- For the next two days we will focus on individual booths
Wave against Congress, AAP in dreamland, says Vijay Goel, BJP's Delhi unit chief
- In the last months, we have increased awareness about Congress's corruption
- Power tariff, electricity, water, women security were some of the issues that we rose
- We sent a report on Yamuna, state of villages, unauthorised colonies.
- After Modi was declared as PM candidate, people thought no Muslim would support BJP
- Sushma Swaraj went to each and every booth
- We published reports on alternative agendas, used social media extensively to campaign.
- We have enrolled more than 6 lakh followers
- There is wave against the Congress and the AAP is in dreamland...
