Rajasthan Election Results: PM Modi tweeted, saying "We accept the people's mandate with humility"
The result of the Rajasthan assembly election has been finalised, with the Congress falling just one short of the 100-seat majority mark, in the 199-seat strong Rajasthan assembly. The ruling BJP party won 73 seats and the state's senior Congress leaders have expressed "confidence" of forming the next government of the state. Vasundhara Raje handed her resignation as chief minister of Rajasthan. A meeting on Wednesday will lead to a decision as to who will occupy the chief minister's seat from the Congress in Rajasthan.
Rahul Gandhi addressed a press conference sometime back saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had "failed to listen to the heartbeat of the nation." Mr Gandhi also said that "I was telling my mother that the absolute best thing for me was the 2014 election. I learnt a lot from that election. I learnt that the most important thing is humility," said the 48-year-old Congress chief, who took a lot of the blame for the party's non-stop election disasters. "Frankly Narendra Modi taught me the lesson- what not to do," he added.
PM Modi, in a series of tweets, has said that "we (BJP) accept the people's mandate with humility. I thank the people of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan for giving us the opportunity to serve these states."
Vasundhara Raje, Sachin Pilot and Ashok Gehlot all won their respective seats of Jhalrapatan, Tonk and Sardarpura. Sachin Pilot and Ashok Gehlot have both said that the Congress will form the government in Rajasthan.
Sachin Pilot thanked the people for their support and said that the Vasundhara Raje-led BJP government has betrayed the leader. Amid his reported rivalry with Sachin Pilot, senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot said Congress chief Rahul Gandhi will decide who will become the state's chief minister.
The Congress has banked on the desert state's 'revolving door' anti-incumbency factor and the BJP had stated that it would break the state's tradition of having chief ministers of alternate parties for every assembly election since 1993.
NDTV's poll of exit polls says that the Congress will snatch power from the BJP and win 110 of the 199 assembly seats, just 10 above the majority mark requisite to form government. NDTV's poll of polls predicts the BJP would win only 78 seats.
The fate of Rajasthan's around 2,274 candidates, 189 of whom are women, will be decided by the state's 4.74 crore electorate, of which 74.21 per cent turned up to vote for the state elections, which were held on December 7.
Here are the highlights for the results of the Rajasthan elections:
Election Results 2018: Congress sent central observers to Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh
The Congress on Tuesday sent central observers to Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh to oversee the election of the legislature party leaders, sources said, according to news agency Press Trust of India.
Party leader KC Venugopal was appointed as an observer to Rajasthan, according to the PTI report.
Election Results 2018: "Accept people's mandate," PM Narendra Modi tweets
Election Results 2018: "A high level delegation will meet Governor tomorrow," says Rajasthan Congress general secretary Sushil Sharma
"We have given a letter to the Governor & have sought an appointment tomorrow. A high level delegation will meet him tomorrow, he has given us the appointment of 7 pm tomorrow," said Rajasthan Congress general secretary Sushil Sharma, quoted by news agency ANI.
Election Results 2018: PM Narendra Modi tweets: "Victory and defeat are an integral part of life"
"The family of BJP Karyakartas worked day and night for the state elections. I salute them for their hardwork," PM Modi tweeted.
"Victory and defeat are an integral part of life. Today's results will further our resolve to serve people and work even harder for the development of India," PM Modi tweeted.
Results 2018: "Congratulations to the Congress for their victories": PM Narendra Modi tweets
"Congratulations to the Congress for their victories. Congratulations to KCR Garu for the thumping win in Telangana and to the Mizo National Front (MNF) for their impressive victory in Mizoram," PM Narerendra Modi tweeted.
Election Results 2018: PM Narendra Modi tweets, accepts "the people's mandate" in the state elections
In a series of tweets, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, "We accept the people's mandate with humility."
"I thank the people of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan for giving us the opportunity to serve these states. The BJP Governments in these states worked tirelessly for the welfare of the people," PM Modi tweeted.
Election Results 2018: "Will we want tried and tested sound governance or an alliance without any ideology?" BJP's Arun Jaitley
Results 2018: "No election depends on an individual," says Arun Jaitley
"No election depends on an individual. An election depends on several factors," says Arun Jaitley.
"The 2019 will be an election around the central government and the leadership of PM Modi," he said.
"And the issue will be, will we want tried and tested sound governance or an alliance without any ideology," Mr Jaitley added.
Results 2018: "We're fraction of a percent ahead of popular vote in Madhya Pradesh and behind in Rajasthan," says Arun Jaitley
"If you see Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, you will see we are fraction of a percent ahead in popular vote in Madhya Pradesh and behind in Rajasthan," says Arun Jaitley
Election Results 2018: In Madhya Pradesh the final jury is still not out, says Arun Jaitley
"In Madhya Pradesh the final jury is still not out. We will wait for the last vote to be counted. Of course we got less seats than we expected. We did not anticipate the Chhattisgarh gap will be so large," says Arun Jaitley
Election Result 2018: Sachin Pilot to NDTV: "Rahul Gandhi trying to take all age groups together"
"There is a lot of backlog and vacancies that have not been fulfilled (on Congress' plan to create jobs)," Sachin Pilot tells NDTV.
"And if we can give companies an ecosystem, they will create jobs here," he said.
"Rahul Gandhi is trying to take all age groups together. People who have worked for 30-40 years, their experience needs to be taken along," he added.
Rajasthan Election Results 2018: "6 months not too far. Nation is looking at you. Work is hard. Remain united": Farooq Abdullah tells Sachin Pilot, his son-in-law
"6 months not too far. Nation is looking at you. Work is hard. Remain united": Farooq Abdullah tells Sachin Pilot, his son-in-law. "Party and all of us fully prepared to give BJP a well-deserved defeat in 2019," Sachin Pilot tells Farooq Abdullah.
Rajasthan Election Results 2018: Sachin Pilot says Rajasthan "voted against politics of hate"
"It is a victory of the people of Rajasthan, they voted against politics of hate. Rajasthan is a state where a lot of attention needs to be given to job creation," Sachin Pilot tells NDTV.
Rajasthan Election Results 2018: Vasundhara Raje tweets on her resignation
"While I congratulate INC, I am very proud of the work my Govt. has done in the last 5 yrs. Hope the incoming Govt. will continue our good work and consolidate the multiple interventions we made to benefit the people of #Rajasthan - a state I will be personally committed to," outgoing Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje tweeted.
Election Results: "This is beyond all our expectations," Shahi Tharoor to NDTV
"This is beyond all our expectations. I believe this message will resonate across the country," Shashi Tharoor tells NDTV.
Election Results: "3 months ago, if we were being offered a 3-0 result, we would have taken it," says Shashi Tharoor
"The glass is much more than half-full. Three months ago, if we were being offered a 3-0 result, we would have taken it," Shashi Tharoor tells NDTV.
Rajasthan Election Results: "Want to thank party workers and leaders who worked tirelessly": Outgoing Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje
Rajasthan Election Results: Ashok Gehlot is front-runner for chief ministerial post
Sources say Ashok Gehlot has emerged front-runner, not least because of the upcoming national election and the party's slim margin in Rajasthan, which means Sachin Pilot - despite being a favourite of the leadership and leading the party for five years in the state - has to step aside.
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Election Results 2018: Congress Wins Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot May Be The Choice For Top PostThe Congress' victory celebrations in Rajasthan today were all about careful optics as its two top leaders in the state, a generation apart, displayed complete harmony and togetherness despite speculation of a tussle over who will be chief minister. Three-time chief minister Ashok Gehlot drove to his younger colleague and state Congress chief Sachin Pilot's home. Then the two posed for photos, their fingers splayed in a victory sign.
Rajasthan Election Results 2018: Vasundhara Raje: "I want to assure the people that we will be their voice in the Vidhan Sabha"
I want to assure the people that we will be their voice in the Vidhan Sabha," Vasundhara Raje told the media, after submitting her resignation as Rajasthan chief minister.
Election Results 2018: Vasundhara Raje resigns as chief minister of Rajasthan
Vasundhara Raje has submitted her resignation as the chief minister of Rajasthan. Ms Raje just finished addressing the media.
Results 2018: "PM Got Massive Mandate, But Refused To Listen To Heartbeat Of The Country": Rahul Gandhi
"PM Modi got a massive mandate but refused to listen to heartbeat of the country," says Rahul Gandhi
Election Results 2018: BJP's drop in gujjar seats in Rajasthan is by 61 per cent
Election Results 2018: Early warning signs for BJP in Rajasthan
Election Results 2018: "Process of farmers' loan waivers will begin as soon as our governments are formed," says Rahul Gandhi
"The process of loan waiver for farmers will start as soon as our governments are formed," says Rahul Gandhi
Election Results 2018: Congress workers are "babbar shers (lions)," says Rahul Gandhi
"People wanted to see a vision which the BJP couldn't give them," says Rahul Gandhi.
"And I want to say this to the Congress workers that you are babbar shers," Rahul Gandhi said.
Election Results 2018: "BJP has failed to provide a vision for the country going forward": Rahul Gandhi
"BJP has failed to provide a vision for the country going forward," says Rahul Gandhi
Election Results: BJP's hold on tribal vote declines in Rajasthan by 41 per cent
Election Results: On electing chief ministers for the states, Rahul Gandhi says "It will be done smoothly"
Election Results 2018: "PM taught me a lesson: on what not to do," says Rahul Gandhi
"I was speaking to my mother yesterday, and told her the absolute best thing for me was the 2014 election," Rahul Gandhi says.
"I have learnt a lot about elections, how to think about things, I have learnt a lot about humility and that the most important thing about the country is how its people feel and that is how you should work," he said.
"And that is a lesson Narendra Modi has taught me - about what not to do. He had huge opportunity but he refused to listen to the heartbeat of the country. He refused to listen to the youth, the farmers and a certain arrogance crept in," Rahul Gandhi added.
Election Results 2018: "We don't want to make India 'mukt' (free) of anyone," says Rahul Gandhi
"BJP has an ideology, we will fight against it and defeat them. But we do not want to make India 'mukt' of anyone," says Rahul Gandhi.
Rajasthan Assembly Election Results: Rahul Gandhi: "There won't be any big issue of chief minister"
"There won't be any big issue of chief minister," he said, dismissing reports of infighting in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, where there is more than one chief ministerial candidate.
Results 2018: On reaching out to BSP, Rahul Gandhi says "we were quite flexible and open"
"We were quite flexible and open (on reaching out to the BSP) but we couldn't find common ground," says Rahul Gandhi.
Election Results: Rahul Gandhi: "Voters believe PM Narendra Modi is involved in corruption"
"Voters are disillusioned. They believe PM is involved in corruption. And these losses are the result of that," says Rahul Gandhi.
Results 2018: Rahul Gandhi: "There is a feeling that PM hasn't delivered on promises he made on employment, economy"
"We need to provide a new vision to the nation. There is a feeling that PM hasn't delivered on promises he made on employment, economy," says Rahul Gandhi.
Election Results 2018: Rahul Gandhi: "Problem around EVMs still exists"
"We have won polls, but central issue surrounding EVMs still exists. You can affect polls if the chip is manipulated, something that can't be done through manual voting. US and Europe said they dont want EVMs," said Rahul Gandhi.
Assembly Election Results: Rahul Gandhi: "In Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, we've defeated BJP"
"We will now start our work on the vision we have for these states," Rahul Gandhi says.
In Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, we've defeated BJP," said Rahul Gandhi
Election Results 2018: Rahul Gandhi: "This is a victory for the Congress worker"
"I want to thank people in the states where we have won and where we have lost," says Rahul Gandhi.
"This is a victory of the Congress worker who has stood up and fought for our ideology," said Rahul Gandhi.
Election Results 2018: Rahul Gandhi has arrived to address a press conference over election results
Rahul Gandhi will soon address a press conference over the declaration of results in five states, including Rajasthan.
Results 2018: The RLD offers to support Congress in Rajasthan
Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD), whose one candidate Dr Subhash Garg is leading in Rajasthan, will support the Congress in forming the government in the state, according to news agency ANI.
RLD vice president Jayant Chaudhary on Tuesday wrote to the candidate, "Respecting the mandate of the people, party president Chaudhary Ajit Singh has directed the party MLA (candidate) to help Congress form a stable government."
Terming these elections as "uncommon," Mr Chaudhary said the people of Rajasthan have contributed immensely by defeating the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and upholding the tenets of the Indian constitution, reported ANI.
"The message of these elections will go far and wide throughout the nation. It would put a decisive hold on the anti-farmer and divisive politics of the BJP," the letter read.
With voters in Rajasthan having given their mandate in favour of the Congress, the newly-elected Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) of the party will hold a meeting in Jaipur on Wednesday.
Election Results: "It's a great result for the Congress," says Kapil Sibal
"There were many things going for the BJP - money power, organizational capability, they have sitting chief ministers who have given out huge doles," said Kapil Sibal. "So with all those things considered, it's a great result for the Congress party," he added.
Election Results: "Decisions like demonetisation are taken secretly," says Shatrughan Sinha
Under Atal Bihari Vajpayee, he explains, the BJP had enjoyed a democratic phase. In the current government, "decisions like demonetisation are taken secretly and implemented in the middle of the night," Shatrughan Sinha alleges.
Rajasthan Results 2018: Raj Thackeray says people have endorsed Rahul Gandhi
The outcome of the elections on Tuesday prove that the people have endorsed Congress President Rahul Gandhi's leadership, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President said on Tuesday, according to news agency Press Trust of India.
"Since the past five years, he has been waging a lone battle against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Even in these (five states), he was the only person fighting for the Congress. The people have supported his leadership," Raj Thackeray said, quoted by PTI.
He pointed out that first the people of Gujarat taught a lesson to the BJP, then Karnataka happened and now these three states.
In all these elections, Rahul Gandhi single-handedly led the charge against the ruling BJP, "and the masses have shown the tyrannical BJP its place".
Rajasthan Election Results 2018: Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot shake hands
Amid huge gains in Rajasthan, Congress' senior leaders Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot shake hands
Results 2018: Sachin Pilot congratulates Rajasthan's journalists for reporting diligently the election process in the state
"I congratulate the journalists of Rajasthan for fulfilling their responsibility diligently in the election process. I hope they will continue to fulfil their responsibility in the future too," Sachin Pilot tweeted.
Election Results 2018: Watch: "Will Go Back To Drawing Board To See What Went Wrong": BJP's KJ AlphonsUnion Minister KJ Alphons says it is not a great day for BJP and the party is not happy with the results. He says the party will go back to the drawing board and see the reasons for the disappointing election results and work on it. In Rajasthan, he says, BJP did an excellent job but didn't communicate with people and tell them all they had done and that was a drawback. In spite of the losses, Mr Alphons feels PM Modi is extremely popular and the state election results will not affect the upcoming 2019 Lok Sabha polls.
Election Results 2018: Congress will hold meetings in Raipur and Jaipur for the party's newly-elected MLAs
With voters in Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan having given their mandate in favour of the Congress, the newly-elected Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) of the party will hold meetings in Raipur and Jaipur, respectively, on Wednesday, reported news agency ANI.
Rajasthan assembly speaker Kailash Meghwal has won from Shahpura seat with record 74,542 votes
Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Kailash Meghwal Tuesday registered a thumping victory in the state polls by defeating his nearest rival with a record 74,542 votes, according to news agency Press Trust of India.
The five-time MLA defeated Congress candidate Mahaveer Prasad from Shahpura seat of Bhilwara constituency.
Election Results 2018: "Today, India has won and arrogance has lost": Congress tweets over election results
The Congress has tweeted in Hindi, saying that "arrogance has lost" and that "India has won".
Rajasthan Election Results 2018: A look at the map and vote-share breakup at 3.45 pm
Election Results: Shatrughan Sinha's 'filmy' jibe amid assembly election results
Rajasthan Election Results 2018: Sachin Pilot thanks people of Tonk after winning the election from there
Rajasthan Congress chief Sachin Pilot on Tuesday said his party is in touch with all those who fought the assembly elections on the anti-BJP plank to bring them together and form a "people's government."
"Those who fought against the BJP, they should come together as the mandate is against the BJP. All those parties which are against the BJP at the Centre and in the state, we are in touch with them," Mr Pilot said.
Results 2018: Rashtriya Lok Dal to support Congress in forming a stable government in Rajasthan
Results 2018: Congress' Harish Meena wins from Rajasthan's Deoli-Uniara
Election Results 2018: "Issues are completely different than national elections," says KJ Alphons
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Rajasthan Election Results 2018: "Everyone expected Rajasthan to go to Congress, but no one expected Chhattisgarh, MP to go Congress' way,"
"Everyone expected Rajasthan to go to Congress but no one expect Chhattisgarh, MP to go Congress' way," said Jyotiraditya Scindia.
Rajasthan Election Results: Pics Here: Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot in a jubilant mood, celebrate in Jaipur
Rajasthan Election Results: KJ Alphon's defence for performance in Rajasthan
"In Rajasthan we did not communicate to people what we had done. There was communication gap. Democracy is all about perception," says KJ Alphons.
Read Here: Rajasthan Election Results 2018: Congress Ahead In 2 States, Nail-Biter In Madhya Pradesh, KCR Is KingThe Congress is leading in two BJP-ruled heartland states -- Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh - in the latest round of assembly elections, billed as the semi-final before next year's national polls. In Madhya Pradesh, it is locked in a tough fight with the BJP. The party is also trailing in Mizoram, a state it rules. The TRS is set retain Telangana with a huge mandate. For the BJP, the results in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh are the final test of its policies before it seeks another term at the centre. A good performance will boost the Congress's standing in a possible opposition front to take on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Rajasthan Election Results: "I thank the people who helped me win with a historic margin from Tonk," tweets Sachin Tonk
I thank the people for helping me win with a historic margin from Tonk. Together, we will change rejuvenate Tonk and Rajasthan to lay the foundation for a new state in which all sections of society will prosper, Sachin Pilot tweeted in Hindi.
Rajasthan Election Results 2018: "We were confident we were going to win at least four of the five states," Renuka Chowdhury said
"We were confident that we were going to win at least four of the five states. But we won't be disappointed (if Congress wins 2 states), we are grateful to the voters," Renuka Chowdhury told NDTV.
Elections Results 2018: "People are just waiting to throw out the BJP," says Mamta Banerjee
"BJP's influence reducing across the country. BJP is in a precarious position," Mamata Banerjee said. "People are just waiting for the general elections to throw out the BJP. The countdown has started. It's the beginning of the end," Ms Banerjee added.
Election Results: "BJP hurt common man through notes ban. They weakened democratic institutions," says Mamata Banerjee
"There are many reasons for the BJP's defeat. They hurt the common man through moves like demonetisation, they weakened democratic institutions," Mamata Banerjee said at a press conference.
Election Results: Voters have rejected what was unwanted, says Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray
Voters have rejected what was unwanted, congratulations to them, says Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray
Election Results: Congress edges closer to victory, wins 7 seats
Congress is heading towards victory in Rajasthan where it has won five seats and leading on 98 seats while the ruling BJP has won four and leading on 64 seats out of the 199 seats which went to polls, according to PTI. In addition to these, Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot have also won their own respective seats.
Congress candidates Johri Lal Meena (Rajgarh-Laxmangarh), Madan Prajapapat (Pachpadra), Zahida Khan (Kaman), Ramlal Jat (Mandal) and Prashant Bairwa (Niwai) won, while BJP's Santosh (Anupgarh), Kaluram (Dag), Sama Ram Garaisa (Pindwara-Abu), Jagsi Ram (Reodar) won, according to PTI.
Election Results: Sachin Pilot defeated BJP's Yoonus Khan by 54,179 votes, according to news agency PTI
Sachin Pilot defeated BJP's Yoonus Khan by 54,179 votes, according to news agency PTI
Watch: Former Chief Election Commissioner Explains How Votes Are CountedDr SY Qureshi, former chief election commissioner of India gave an insight into the process of counting votes. Every round has 14 EVMs and a presiding officer oversees the counting process. Each machine can take around 700 votes. Till one round is complete next round will not start. The result is written in the board, given to the candidate and media in retrospect. The media gets to know the results as soon as Election Commission. Each round takes 15 to 20 minutes. The computation is done manually.
Election Results: Congress legislative party meeting tomorrow morning in Rajasthan capital Jaipur
Congress legislative party meeting tomorrow morning in Jaipur
Election Results: What Sachin Pilot's Win In His First Assembly Election Means
Sachin Pilot has won the closely-watched seat of Tonk. This is Mr Pilot's first assembly election. He has been a two-time parliamentarian. He was pitted against Yoonus Khan, fielded by the BJP as its sole Muslim candidate in the desert state. The Congress, by comparison, has fielded 15 Muslim candidates.
The BJP's strategy to hand over the ticket to Mr Khan was to divide the significant Muslim vote bank in the constituency. The Muslim population in Tonk numbers at around 55,000. However, the win by Sachin Pilot has thwarted the BJP's plan. The people of Tonk, according to reports, took a liking to Mr Pilot, who drew in massive crowds in his rallies in both rural and urban areas, according to PTI.
Mr Pilot also attacked the BJP's decision to field Yoonus Khan as well by questioning whether Yogi Adityanath, known for his speeches with a Hindutva overtone, would campaign for Mr Khan in Tonk, according to PTI.
It also helped that the titular nawab of Tonk, Aftab Ali Khan, urged the members of his clan to vote for Mr Pilot. The family has significant influence in the town but it is not politically involved.
Election Results: What Vasundhara Raje's Win Means
Vasundhara Raje has retained her Rajasthan assembly seat of Jhalrapatan. She was going against Manvendra Singh, son of former veteran BJP leader Jaswant Singh. Manvendra Singh was, up until recently, a BJP member himself. However, he had quit the BJP, saying "Kamal ki phool, hamaari bhool" (Choosing the lotus was a mistake).
Besides Muslims and Dalits, who form the bulk of voters in Jhalrapatan, the Congress by fielding Mr Singh, eyed the sizable Rajput electorate which has traditionally voted for the BJP but has been increasingly growing disenchanted with the ruling party.
The Rajput discontent against Ms Raje stemmed from the denial in 2014 of a ticket to BJP stalwart Jaswant Singh -- a former foreign, finance and defence minister, party vice president and a close confidante of late Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee -- to contest the Lok Sabha polls from Barmer, his home district. The BJP had then fielded Congress turncoat and Jat leader Sonaram Chaudhary, who won the seat.
Her defeat would have meant a huge blow for the BJP in the heartland, just months before the 2019 national election.
In 2013, then 60-year-old Ms Raje made a comeback in the state with a bigger mandate than in 2003, when she became the first woman chief minister of Rajasthan.
Election Results: Vasundhara Raje, Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot have won
Three of Rajasthan's senior leaders, incumbent BJP chief minister Vasundhara Raje, Congress' top leaders, Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot have all won from their respective constituencies.
Vasundhara Raje won from Jhalarapatan.
Sachin Pilot has won from Tonk.
Ashok Gehlot has won from Sardarpura.
Election Results: "Ram Mandir, statues & name changing became the focus": BJP's Rajya Sabha lawmaker
"Ram Mandir, statues & name changing became the focus," said Sanjay Kakade, BJP's Rajya Sabha lawmaker from Maharashtra.
Election Results: "I think we forgot the issue of development," says BJP's Rajya Sabha lawmaker
BJP's Rajya Sabha lawmaker from Rajasthan said that the BJP has "forgotten the issue of development".
Election Results: "I knew we would lose in Rajasthan & Chhattisgarh but MP trends have come as a surprise": Sanjay Kakade, BJP's Rajya Sabha lawmaker
BJP's lawmaker from Rajya Sabha has said that he "knew we would lose Rajasthan & Chhattisgarh".
Election Results: "Struggle of Congress workers being reflected in results," says Sachin Pilot
"The struggle of Congress workers and the people is being reflected in the results. We won 21 seats last time. People were unhappy over the way they faced hardships. They were unhappy with the state government and the Central government," Sachin Pilot said, quoted by IANS.
"The roadmap we presented was appreciated and Rahul Gandhi campaigned energetically. Congress workers worked unitedly. I am grateful to people for their blessings," Mr Pilot said, quoted by IANS.
Election Results: Congress workers celebrate in West Bengal capital Kolkata
Election Results: Manvendra Singh, ex-BJP leader who joined Congress, is trailing behind Vasundhara Raje in Rajasthan's Jhalrapatan
Election Results: BJP is trailing behind in Rajasthan, leading with 72 seats
The BJP is trailing behind the Congress, leading in 72 seats. The gap between the BJP and Congress in Rajasthan has thus widened. The gap between both the parties is now of 30 seats.
Election Results: Congress goes past majority yet again, leads in 102 seats. BJP trailing behind with lead in 72 seats
The Congress has yet again crossed the majority mark and is leading with 102 seats. The BJP is trailing behind with 72 seats.
Election Results: "BJP was arrogant, there's an atmosphere of fear in India": Sachin Pilot
"The mandate is against the BJP as they were arrogant," Sachin Pilot said. "There is an atmosphere of fear in the country. BJP is muzzling voices. This is not the kind of democracy we want," Mr Pilot said.