Election Results 2019: The election saw aggressive campaigns by PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday led the BJP to a massive win, sealing a second term as Prime Minister of India. The ruling party is headed for a landslide victory again, leaving the Congress far behind. "Together we grow. Together we prosper. Together we will build a strong and inclusive India. India wins yet again," PM Modi said. Congress president Rahul Gandhi congratulated PM Modi and the BJP. The 48-year-old also conceded defeat in Amethi, asking rival and BJP leader Smrithi Irani to "nurture with love" the constituency that has been the stronghold of the Gandhis. A number of world leaders, including China's Xi Jinping, Pakistan's Imran Khan and Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu, congratulated PM Modi.
This is for the first time in a Lok Sabha election results that results of voting machines will be matched with VVPATs or slips generated by paper trail machines.
PM Modi, who fought from Varanasi, is leading in the seat. Rahul Gandhi is leading in Kerala's Wayanad, the second seat he contested from. This is the first time Mr Gandhi contested more than one seat.
67.11 per cent of the 90.99 crore electors had cast their vote in the polls.
Votes are also being counted for the assembly polls in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim. Jagan Reddy of the YSR Congress got a sweeping mandate and decimated N Chandrababu Naidu is likely to take oath on May 30.
Here are the Lok Sabha election results 2019 highlights:
Palestinian Prez Mahmoud Abbas congratulates PM Modi over election victoryIn a message addressed to PM Modi, President Abbas said, "wished him success in his mission of serving his country and people".
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulates PM Modi
Mike Pompeo Congratulates PM Modi, Calls Election An ''Inspiration''
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Congratulates PM Modi On Big VictoryBangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday telephoned her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to congratulate him on his victory in the general elections during which the two leaders pledged to raise the India-Bangladesh relationship to unprecedented new heights.
During the five minute telephonic conversation Ms Hasina said, "this emphatic verdict is a reflection of the trust and confidence reposed on you (Modi) by the people of India."
US President Donald Trump congratulates PM Modi for "BIG" election win, says "great things in store for US-India partnership"
Lok Sabha Election 2019: Sunny Deol Bags GurdaspurActor and BJP candidate Sunny Deol Thursday won his electoral debut by defeating Congress heavyweight and sitting MP Sunil Jakhar from the Gurdaspur constituency.
Lok Sabha Elections 2019: HD Deve Gowda Loses From Tumkur
Former Prime Minister and JD(S) chief HD Deve Gowda has lost from Tumkur Lok Sabha constituency.
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Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati raises doubts over results, says never expected opposition alliance''s performance to be so bad.
Election Results 2019: Ex-IPS Officer Bharati Ghosh Defeated In BengalBengali superstar Deepak Adhikari, who was fighting the Lok Sabha polls on a Trinamool Congress ticket, was re-elected from the Ghatal seat. Ms Ghosh, who was once a trusted lieutenant of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, fought on a BJP ticket.
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PM Modi says "every cell of my body dedicated to the nation" after BJP's big win.
India Inc Congratulates PM Modi
As the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) looks set for a second term with leads in 340 seats so far, India Inc rushed in with congratulatory messages for the Prime Minister and also listed the challenges the new government will face along with necessary steps to be taken. SpiceJet chiarman Ajay Singh said, "I extend my heartiest congratulations to our Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his stupendous victory."FICCI president Sandip Somany said continuity and stability at the Centre would enhance chances of more economic reforms along with an increasingly stabilising Goods and Services Tax (GST), Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) and the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act.
Lok Sabha Election Results: "People Have Filled This Beggar's Bowl": PM Modi
PM Modi: My dear brothers and sisters, you have filled this fakir's jholi (clothesbag)
General Election Results 2019: PM Modi LIVE From BJP Headquarters
PM Modi: This is a time when India will have eyes of the world on it; it will mark 150 years of Gandhi and 75 years of Independence.
Election Results 2019: PM Modi Says "This Is India's Victory""They're used to a fake tag of Secularism that seemed to wash all sins; today these people have been completely unmasked says PM Narendra Modi
PM Modi secures 6, 74, 664 votes in Varanasi, getting a second term in the temple town on the banks of the Ganga.
PM Modi's Grand Victory Speech
PM Modi: "This is India's victory", adds "people have filled this beggar's bowl"
Election Results 2019: "Crores Of Indians Have Blessed Us," Says PM ModiPM Modi delivers victory speech:
- After 5 years of service, we went to the people of India with a promise of a New India. Today, we see that crores and crores of people have showed that they have filled this poor man's jhola with their blessing to do so.
- Polling took place in the height of summer, but people came out and voted. Today's verdict is not just historic in India, but is historic worldwide.
PM Modi At BJP OfficePM Modi: Today, even the rain god is among us to celebrate.
General Election Results 2019: PM Modi Adresses BJP Workers
PM Modi begins his address amid chants of "Modi, Modi" by BJP workers.
Amit Shah Congratulates Jagan Reddy, Naveen PatnaikI congratulate Jaganmohan Reddy and Naveen Patnaik for their victory too, says the BJP president.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2019: Amit Shah Shreds Chandrababu NaiduIf Chandrababu Naidu had worked so hard in getting votes as he did in stitching alliances, perhaps he would have been able to open his account, says Amit Shah.
Results 2019: Amit Shah on Uttar Pradesh Alliance Amit Shah attacks Uttar Pradesh alliance or gathbandhan of Mayawati and Akhilesh Yadav.
Election Results: "Modi Ji Has Worked Tirelessly," Says Amit ShahAmit Shah At BJP Headquarters
- I welcome and congratulate the world's most admired and loved leader - our very own Narendra Modi
- Today, in the history of India, it has been the biggest victory for a political party. I congratulate 11 crore BJP workers from all over the country.
- Today's result is truly historic. Narendra Modi ji has worked tirelessly for the uplift of the poor in the last 5 years. This immense victory is a result of that hard work.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2019: PM Modi To Address BJP Workers NextAmit Shah begins his address.
Elections 2019: PM Modi-Amit Shah Victory MomentPM Modi and Amit Shah pay tribute to Deendayal Upadhyaya. Huge turnout of BJP workers at the party headquarters.
General Election Results: Jyotiraditya Scindia concedes defeatCongress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia concedes defeat in Madhya Pradesh's Guna.
Top BJP Leadership PresentRajnath Singh, Sushma Swaraj, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, JP Nadda line up and greet party workers.
Election Results: Chandrababu Naidu Submits Resignation
N Chandrababu Naidu submits his resignation to the Governor as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh after TDP's defeat in assembly election: news agency ANI
PM To Address BJP Workers SoonPM Modi and Amit Shah show victory signs to the cameras as they walk in to the BJP office. Supporters greet them by throw flower petals.
PM Modi Reaches BJP Office, Amit Shah Touches His FeetPM Modi and Amit Shah have entered the BJP office.
General Election Results 2019: Sitaram Yechury Takes Responsibility For CPI-M's Poor Poll Show
CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury took the responsibility on Thursday for his party''s dismal performance in the Lok Sabha polls, saying as the chief of the party, he was the "first" person who was accountable for its poor show.
General Election Results 2019: Smriti Irani Greeted By Supporters In Amethi
Election Results 2019 - Smriti On Amethi VictorySmriti Irani quoted poet Dushyant Kumar and tweeted, "Who says sky is not the limit."
Results 2019: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Addresses Media
Nitish Kumar: Today, it is a matter of joy that people have shown their views in Bihar
General Election Results 2019: PM Modi Drops "Chowkidar" From Twitter HandlePrime Minister Narendra Modi, who has won a huge mandate for a second term in power, dropped the prefix "Chowkidar" from his Twitter profile today, saying it would remain an "integral part" of him.
Election Results 2019: Rahul Gandhi May Offer To Quit As Congress Chief
Rahul Gandhi likely to offer to resign as Congress chief at key party meeting next week, reports NDTV's Sunil Prabhu.
Election Results: Bhopal Rivals At Counting Centre At The Same TimeBJP candidate Pragya Thakur and Congress candidate Digvijaya Singh are at the counting center.
Rahul Gandhi: I want to tell Smriti Irani to "take care of Amethi with love".
Rahul Gandhi Addresses MediaRahul Gandhi: I want to tell those who believe in the Congress ideology, "daro matt (don't be afraid)"
Rahul Gandhi Congratulates PM Modi, BJPRahul Gandhi:
I had said "janata malik hai". I congratulate Narendra Modi ji and the BJP
General Election Results 2019: Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Reach Congress Office
The Gandhi siblings have reached the Congress headquarters in Delhi. Mr Gandhi is expected to address the media shortly.
Election Results: Karnataka Winners And Losers, So Far- HD Deve Gowda's grandson Prajwal Revanna has won from Karnataka's Hassan
- Congress's Veerappa Moily has lost from Karnataka's Chikkballapur
- BJP's Anant Kumar Hegde has won from Uttara Kannada in Karnataka
- BJP candidate and BS Yeddyurappa's son BY Raghavendra has won rom Shimoga
Lok Sabha Election Results 2019: After BJP Surge, Mamata Banerjee's Office Wears Deserted Look
As trends showed a BJP surge in West Bengal, the home of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in south Kolkata's Kalighat wore a deserted look today with just a handful of Trinamool Congress supporters gathered outside.
"Humbling", tweets PM Narendra Modi after BJP's big victory in the 2019 national election.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2019: Pak PM Imran Khan Congratulates PM ModiImran Khan congratulates Prime Minister Narendra Modi. PM Modi has led the BJP towards what looks set to be a resounding victory for a second term in office.
LK Advani Congratulates PM Modi And BJP
BJP veteran LK Advani today put out a statement conveying "heartiest congratulations" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "unprecedented victory". He also credited BJP president Amit Shah for an "enormous effort" in taking the BJP's message to voters.
Here's a look at how our celebrity politicians across parties are faringFirebrand politician Shatrughan Sinha is trailing in Patna Sahib. Visibly disappointed by the trends of results, Moon Moon Sen said she thought she would win the seat. Actor Prakash Raj, who contested as an independent candidate in Karnataka, described his defeat today as a "a solid slap on my face".
"Fake Issues Don't Work": Arun Jaitley's Dig At OppositionUnion Minister Arun Jaitley has taken a dig at the opposition, saying fake issues don't work in elections.
Rahul Gandhi Likely To Skip Press Conference Rahul Gandhi likely to skip Congress press conference called at 5.30 pm today.
Results 2019 - "We'll Need Some Time To Digest What Happened," Says Shashi TharoorShashi Tharoor to NDTV on the Congress's poor show
"I didn't see this coming... We were confident of a much larger number. Many of us are taken aback. We'll need some time to digest what happened, what went wrong and what went right for the BJP."
Election Results 2019: Gautam Gambhir Jabs AAP's Atishi and Congress's Arvinder LovelyEx-cricketer and BJP candidate Gautam Gambhir, who is leading in East Delhi, took a dig at his AAP and Congress rivals. "Neither it's a 'Lovely' cover drive and nor it is an 'Atishi Ballebaaz'। It's just the BJP's 'Gambhir' ideology which people have supported."
General Election Results 2019 - Punjab Chief Minister Blames Navjot SidhuAfter the Congress's poor numbers, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has blamed party colleague Navjot Singh Sidhu. "Indians, especially servicemen will not tolerate hugging the Pakistani army chief," he said.
Lok Sabha Poll Results 2019: Nitin Gadkari Says "What People Want In Final"Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister and BJP canidate from Nagpur
- What the people want is final. That is what democracy is all about.
- We are happy with it, and I can just say that everyone should accept this humbly.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari is addressing the media.
Lok Sabha Election Results: In Karnataka's Mandya, Sumalatha Ambareesh Leads By Over A Lakh VotesActor Ambereesh's wife Sumalatha Ambareesh is leading in Karnataka's Mandya. She is an Independent candidate backed by the BJP. Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy's son Nikhil Kumaraswamy of the JDS is trailing.
General Elections 2019: Gandhis Go Into A Huddle
Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi reach Rahul Gandhi home for the second time in the day.
Results 2019: Amit Shah Gets Grand Welcome At BJP HeadquartersAmit Shah reaches BJP headquarters, gets a grand welcome as BJP supporters shower flower petals.
Election Results 2019: Chowkidar Chor Hai Flops, Churning In Congress, Gandhis In HuddleSources say the Gandhis met for over half an hour. Sources say the Congress had not estimated such a poor performance and now fears its state governments in Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan would be targeted. Many senior Congress leaders, say sources, are questioning Rahul Gandhi's leadership and his continuing as party president, sources say. Mr Gandhi's aggressive "Chowkidar Chor Hai" campaign flopped miserably, leaders said, or even, actually backfired.
Election Results 2019: PM Modi Sweeping VaranasiPM Modi is leading in Varanasi by over 4.14 lakh votes.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2019: Russia's Vladimir Putin Congratulates PM Modi
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the victory of his BJP in the parliamentary election."I am convinced that, as the Prime Minister of India, you will further strengthen the centuries-old friendship between our peoples and the all-round development of a particularly privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India," Mr Putin said in a congratulatory message.
"TsuNAMO TsunAMI. NaMo 2.0. Dhanyawad Bharat #VijayiBharat," The BJP's Smriti Irani tweeted.
Elections 2019: Hema Malini And Sunny Deol LeadingBJP candidates from the Deol family - Hema Malini and Sunny Deol - are leading. Dharmendra, Hema Malini's husband and Sunny Deol's father, campaigned for them.
BJP candidates from the Deol family - Hema Malini and Sunny Deol - are leading
Lok Sabha Election Results 2019: World Leaders Congratulate PM Modi- Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated PM Modi on the "electoral victory under his leadership".
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated his "friend" PM Modi for scripting an "impressive victory".
- Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and main Opposition leader Mahinda Rajapaksa congratulated PM Modi as he led BJP towards a resounding victory.
General Election Results 2019 - PM Modi Tweets: "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka VishwasPM Modi tweets, "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka VishwasTogether we grow. Together we prosper. Together we will build a strong and inclusive India. India wins yet again!"
"India's Victory," Tweets Amit ShahBJP chief Amit Shah twetes," This victory is India's victory. This is the victory of the hopes of youth, the poor, and farmers. This massive win is the victory of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's development and the people's trust in him. On behalf of crores of BJP workers, I congratulate Narendra Modi."
Election Results 2019: BJP Is Now "Government-In-Waiting" In Bengal, Admits Trinamool's Chandan Mitra
General Election Results 2019: Rahul Gandhi Expected At Congress Office This EveningCongress President Rahul Gandhi is expected to make a statement at the Congress office between 4 pm and 4:30 pm.
"History Is Created Again": BS YeddyurappaKarnataka BJP chief BS Yeddyurappa said, "Karnataka Congress chief BS Yeddyurappa: The pride of JDS-Congress has given this result. History is created again. People who spoke with disregard about the PM, like Siddaramaiah and importantly Rahul Gandhi should apologise and this is what I ask for."
Election Results 2019 - "Well Done, My Friend": Israel PM Congratulates PM ModiIsrael Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulates PM Modi. " The election results further reaffirm your leadership of the world's largest democracy. Together we will continue to strengthen the great friendship between India & Israel," he tweeted.
Election Results: Sonia Gandhi Meets Rahul Gandhi
Sonia Gandhi met son Rahul Gandhi at his home. They discussed the political fallout of the results. The meeting lasted for over half an hour.
BJP Loses Manohar Parrikar's Assembl Seat In GoaThe BJP, which held the Panaji assembly seat in Goa for 25 years, Thursday lost it to the Congress, whose candidate Atanasio Monserratte won the bypoll. The Panaji assembly bypoll was necessitated due to the death of sitting legislator and former chief minister Manohar Parrikar in March.
Election 2019: Mamata Banerjee Tweets On Bengal TrendsThe BJP and the ruling TMC had been locked in a fierce battle in West Bengal. Mamata Banerjee tweeted, "Congratulations to the winners. But all losers are not losers. We have to do a complete review and then we will share our views with you all. Let the counting process be completed fully and the VVPATs matched."
Election Results 2019: BJP Preps For Mega Celebrations, PM Modi To Reach Headquarters This Evening'Ladoo cakes' being prepped at the BJP headquarters in Delhi for big celebrations.
Election Results 2019: KCR's Daughter Trails In NizamabadTelangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao's daughter K Kavitha, is seek re-election from the Nizamabad Lok Sabha constituency.
Lok Sabha Elections 2019: Pragya Thakur Breaks ''Silence'' To Express Happiness Over Poll TrendControversial BJP candidate Pragya Singh Thakur, whose recent statements created a row, broke the vow to express her elation over poll trends which showed her in the lead. I am happy with the people''s response," she told reporters at her home and waved to people and her supporters who were chanting "Jai Shri Ram". She is ahead of the others in Bhopal by over 1.63 lakh votes. Digvijaya Singh is the Congress candidate.
General Election Results 2019: What's Happening In KeralaAt a time when the Congress is performing poorly across most states, the Congress-led UDF alliance seems to be sweeping Kerala. The UDF is consistently leading in 19 seats out of 20.
Election Results 2019: Jagan Reddy May Be Sworn-In For Andhra Top Job On May 30- YS Jagan Reddy likely to be sworn-in on May 30 subject to technical clearances, said senior YSR Congress leader Ummareddy Venkateswarulu.
- YS Jaganmohan Reddy is set to sweep the elections in Andhra Pradesh, with a perfect 10/10 victory in the Lok Sabha elections and a whopping 147 of the state's 175 assembly seats. The majority mark in the state assembly stands at 88.
Elections 2019: Celebrations At Most BJP OfficesCelebrations at the BJP office in Madhya Pradesh capital Bhopal. The BJP was ahead in 28 of the 29 Lok Sabha seats in Madhya Pradesh while the Congress was leading in one seat.
General Election Results 2019: Assam's Himanta Biswa Sarma To NDTVBJP leader and Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to NDTV: Big thumbs up for PM Modi. The Citizenship Amendment Bill has greatly helped us.
Election Results 2019: A BJP Sweep In Lok Sabha A snapshot from NDTV's studio with a 3D simulation of what the new Lok Sabha is going to look like.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2019: In Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin May Deliver The Silver Lining For Congress
Tamil Nadu, along with Punjab, is likely to be the silver lining for the Congress in what it had called its make-or-break election. Most of the credit goes to its partner DMK, which under MK Stalin, put up a spirited fight with the ruling AIADMK since the death of J Jayalalithaa, the state's iconic Chief Minister, nearly three years ago.
General Election Results 2019: Asha Bhonsle Congratulates PM ModiSinger Asha Bhonsle congratulates PM Modi, BJP and the National Democratic Alliance. "The Indian electorate has voted wisely. Congratulations to Hon. PM Modi, NDA & all BJP party cadres who have worked tirelessly to take our country into a Golden Age that is long overdue. Jai Hind," she tweeted.
Lok Sabha Elections 2019: Amit Shah To Reach BJP Office At 2 pm
Amit Shah to reach BJP headquarters at 2 pm. Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reach the office at 5 pm. Nearly 20,000 party workers have been asked to reach the BJP office in Delhi. Senior ministers and alliance partners congratulated PM Modi.
Election Results 2019: AIADMK Workers Protest In ChennaiAIADMK workers protesting outside the counting centre at Queen Mary's College in Chennai, alleging tampering of EVMs and fraud in counting.